Professional Preparation Flashcards
What is a profession
Self selected and disciplined group of people who hold themselves to the public as possessing a special skill
4 traditional requirements
1) there must be recognition by the public of its importance to the welfare of the public : a social mandate
2) there must be acceptance by both that the practitioner needs specialized knowledge and training in order to preform correctly
3) there must be a foundation of professional organizations which assume responsibility for the control and destiny of the profession
4) there must be a body of knowledge and programs of formal preparation to impart knowledge to those who wish to practice
6 modern requirements (our profession)
1) entry of individuals to the field include motivation and academic competence
2) definition of service that includes methods of delivery code of ethics
3) education and training of those prepared for the field
4) definition of the client or user group
5) monitoring of performance to ensure quality
6) accumulation of new knowledge and techniques to allow continues development of competence
Characteristics of a professional
Follows established code of ethics Incorporates knowledge Good at written and oral communication Carries out duties Moral Contributes to the field Willing to change be pro active Develops new skills and life long training Meet qualifications Participates fully in the association Worthy or respect by the public
What is professionalism
A lifelong set of beliefs attitudes and behaviours that must be learned
Must be taught and mentored
Qualifications Ethics Conduct behaviour Standards Continuing education Organizational involvement Competence communication and understanding
Scope of practice profession
Assessing health function and fitness levels
Delivering monitoring and evaluating physical activity programs
Managing risk and ensuring safe practices
Behavioural counselling
Linking clients with resources
Referrals to health care
Health education chronic diseases
Physical activity opportunities in community
Key competencies
Understanding community and social systems
Written/oral communication
Develop professional ethics and a sound philosophy along with personal values abilities and skill levels
Understanding the dynamics of human behaviour throughout the life cycle
Developing strategies to enable individual group and development
The ability to plan organize direct evaluate programs
Understanding the benefits and value of profession
Think critically and be resourceful
Appreciation of the environment
Interpersonal skills
Leadership management
Career planning research
4-5 career changes in their life
You will need to upgrade your skills and knowledge to keep up with these changes
Career planing is
About growing through life and work
About learning experiencing living working and changing
About creating and discovering pathways through ones life and work
Career planning process
1) self assessment (everything interests personality values skills
2) research (trends information interviews shadowing experience)
3) decision making (career objectives vs personal objectives lifelong learning goal setting)
4) networks and contacts (resumes and letters interviews and mentorships and networking)
5) work (success as work)
6) re evaluation
Professional philosophy
Importance things to consider
The value of my profession My style of leadership The application of recognized professional practices The role of education Ethical behaviour Relationship to people Serving as a role model
Developing your professional philosophy
Intro = belief statement from your area of specialization (kin)
Body = 1 paragraph focusing on the 8 things to consider
Concluding = a summation of your professional philosophy
