Unit 3- Professionalism Flashcards
A profession
Continuously enlarges its body of knowledge, functions autonomously in formulation of policy, and maintains by forces of organization or concerted opinion high standards of achievement and conduct
Members of a profession
are committed to continuing study, place service above personal gain, and are committed to providing practical service vital to human and social welfare
Professional practice
is the purposeful application of knowledge, skill and techniques to achieve predefined goals, utilizing compatible frameworks and models that don’t compromise the shared value system
3 dimensions all professional groups must follow
- normative dimension: includes values and ethics supporting the idea of self regulation
- evaluation dimension: includes overseeing standards of practice and guiding professional activities
- cognitive dimension: includes standards for education and demonstration of mastery of appropriate practice skills and clinical application
Professionalism in PT: 7 core values
- accountability
- altruism
- compassion/caring
- excellence
- integrity
- professional duty
- social responsibility
Multi professional view on professionalism
- professionalism is a continuous process that pertains to all professionals
- behaviors need to be well understood, explicitly stated, and modeled to benefit the profession
- values are learned primarily by modeling in the clinic, but can also be taught in the curriculum
- professional behaviors cannot be taken for granted and it cannot be assumed that they are innately present. Different expectations with each profession
Display of Professionalism
- first impressions- what image do you project
- professional appearance (clothing, grooming)
- Body language (congruent with message, posture- good is interpreted as self confidence)
Distracted doctoring
- devices can be good bad and ugly
- balance between personal and professional use during the workday
- Communication to patients when in professional use
Health Care Professionals
- Professionals are leaders in specialized areas who make sound decisions and contribute expert opinions
- they are problem solvers who demonstrate accountability, responsibility, analyze client needs, communicate effectively, pursue consultations, and work effectively with other disciplines
- Professionals demonstrate initiative, empathy, dependability, and organization skills
Development Framework
- Students and clinicians undergo a series of transformations
- These crises evolve over time, require change in behavior and thinking, and occasionally create feelings of imbalance
- Successfully complete each stage of professional development allows one to move to the next
Model of ability
- transition from classroom to clinic is one of the most challenging experiences for student PTs
- Difficulties aren’t generally associated with knowledge or skills
- Difficulties generally arise from under developed professional behaviors
PT professional behaviors
critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, commitment to learn
Definitions of behavioral criteria levels: Beginning level
Behavior consistent with a learner in the beginning of the professional phase of PT education and before the first significant internship
Definitions of behavioral criteria levels: Intermediate Level
Behavior consistent with a learner after the first significant internship
Definitions of behavioral criteria levels: Entry Level
Behavior consistent with a learner who has completed all didactic work and is able to independently manage a caseload with consultation as need from clinical instructors, coworkers, and other health care professionals
