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Professionalism

This guide provides an in-depth understanding of professionalism in the respiratory care profession, including definitions, standards of practice, societal and patient expectations, professional education and skills, maintaining a professional image, and adopting the right attitudes and behaviors. It also highlights the importance of professional advocacy, resources, and networking provided by AARC.

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Professionalism

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  1. Professionalism An AARC Guide to Professionalism

  2. Definitions • Profession • A vocation or occupation requiring special, usually advanced, education, knowledge, and skill • Professional • One engaged in one of the learned professions or in an occupation requiring a high level of training and proficiency Source: (Black’s Law Dictionary 6th ed)

  3. A Higher Standard • Make sound decisions • Function as leaders • Put patients first • Commit to profession

  4. Societal Expectations • Professional credentials • Professional code of ethics • Standards of practice • Maintenance of knowledge and skills • Peer review process • Research and publication

  5. Patient Expectations • Personal integrity • Confidentiality • Appreciation for diversity • Strong work ethic • Sound judgment

  6. Citizenship • Philanthropic endeavors • Civic responsibilities

  7. Professional Education Knowledge and Skills • General education • Psychomotor and cognitive skills • Interpersonal skills • Teaching and administrative skills • Research skills

  8. Professional Education Lifelong Learning • Continued self-improvement • Continued professional development • Continuing education • Research

  9. Professional Image • Conservative apparel • Grooming • Hair • Nails • Hygiene • Subtle use of jewelry Appearance

  10. Professional Image • Light, natural use of makeup • Limit use of personal phones and beepers • Verbal and non-verbal communication “in sync” Appearance

  11. Professional Image Attitudes and Behaviors • Positive attitude • Mature behavior • Proper etiquette • Accept responsibility

  12. Professional Image Attitudes and Behaviors • Thorough and timely completion of tasks • Communication technology skills • Professional competence

  13. Professional Image Attitudes and Behaviors A professional attitude and behavior does not preclude warm, friendly interaction. Physical and emotional limits should be maintained in the patient/professional relationship.

  14. AARC • Professional Advocacy • Professional Resources • Professional Network Setting standards for the profession

  15. AARC Publications • Statement Of Ethics And Professional Conduct For Respiratory Care • Position Statement On Diversity

  16. AARC Helping members grow and develop in the practice of respiratory care.

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