Professional ethics

Question 1

Profession, Professional, Professionalism

Profession:

1. An occupation or career
2. An occupation requiring
   (medicine, law)
3. A body of qualified persons in an occupation or field

Legal meaning: A profession is created by legislation, and is

Answer 1

1. considerable training and specialized study

A profession is created by legislation and is self-regulating through a code of ethics

Question 2

Professional Definitions

What is a Professional?

1. A person with high degree of knowledge or skill

Legal Definition: A member of a licensing body who

Answer 2

2. A person who provides service in exchange for fees

Legal Definition: A member of a licensing body who provides service in exchange for fees in accordance with accepted ethics, procedures, standards of service and training/certification.

Question 3

Professionalism

The conduct that characterizes a profession or professional person. Someone with …

Answer 3

1. High standards of service
2. Certified Training
3. Ethical behavior

Question 4

Legislation of Professions

• Ministry: Alberta Human Resources and Employment, Professions and Occupations
• Ten Acts govern ? Professionally Regulated Organizations (PRO’s) in Alberta, including…
• The Agrology Profession Act proclaimed in ?

Answer 4

23

2006

Question 5

What are the Professional Responsibilities:
A professional must …

1. ?
   
   • A level of performance expected that defines professional and ethical responsibilities
2. ?
   
   • The combined knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment required to provide professional services
   • On-going professional development
3. Apply Professional Judgement
   *

Answer 5

1. Meet the Practice Standard
2. Maintain competence in a Scope of Practice

Assess situations or circumstances and draw sound, reasonable conclusions