What is professionalism?
The way professionals behave and apply their skills with ethics, responsibility, and respect
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is professionalism? | The way professionals behave and apply their skills with ethics, responsibility, and respect |
What is a profession? | An occupation requiring specialized knowledge and commitment to service |
What are the two key features of a profession? | Specialized knowledge and commitment to service |
Difference between profession vs professionalism? | Profession = what you do; Professionalism = how you do it |
What framework governs dietitians’ practice? | Legislation, standards of practice, code of ethics, bylaws |
Why is serving the public considered a privilege? | Patients choose to trust professionals and can refuse care |
What happens if a patient does not see you as professional? | They may not trust or accept your care |
What is the main obligation of professionalism? | Maintain integrity, dignity, and public trust |
What are core elements of professionalism? | Honesty, integrity, reliability, respect, teamwork, accountability |
What does accountability mean in professionalism? | Taking responsibility and accepting consequences of actions |
What are key communication aspects of professionalism? | Written, verbal, and non-verbal communication |
What is important in written communication? | Grammar, spelling, punctuation |
What is important in verbal communication? | Tone, pacing, word choice |
What is important in non-verbal communication? | Body language, posture, gestures |
What is professional image? | How you present yourself physically and socially |
Why is professional image important? | It affects credibility and respect |
What does professional image include? | Dress, grooming, demeanor, online presence |
What does “professional 24/7” mean? | Professional behavior applies online and outside work |
What are the 3 main aspects of professionalism? | Professional competence, conduct, and image |
What is professional competence? | Knowledge, skills, judgment, and attitudes required for practice |
What legislation defines competence? | Health Professions Act (HPA) |
What are components of professional competence? | Knowledge, skills, judgment, attitude, continuing competence |
How do dietitians demonstrate competence? | Education, internship, passing registration exam |
What is continuing competence? | Ongoing learning to maintain and improve professional skills |
What is required yearly for competence? | Learning plan and reflection |
What are desirable professional attitudes? | Respect, accountability, high standards, self-improvement |
What is professional conduct? | How professionals behave toward others in practice |
Why are high ethical standards required? | Public trust and responsibility for health |
What is a professional brand? | How others perceive you in a professional relationship |
What does your brand reflect? | Your values, actions, and behavior |
What are the 3 steps of building a professional brand? | Know yourself, define your brand, communicate your brand |
What does “know yourself” involve? | Understanding values, strengths, personality, motivations |
What tools help identify personal brand? | Values inventory, personality tests, strengths finder |
What makes a strong professional brand? | Distinction, relevance, and consistency |
What does “distinctive” mean in branding? | What sets you apart |
What does “relevant” mean? | Meets needs of others |
What does “consistent” mean? | Reliable across time and situations |
What are components of non-verbal communication? | Tone, pace, posture, eye contact, gestures |
What is a professional brand statement? | Summary of who you are, what you do, who you serve, and your strengths |
What should a brand statement include? | Specialty, service, audience, key strength |
What makes a strong brand statement? | Simple, unique, concrete, credible, emotional, story-based |
Where can a professional brand be used? | Interviews, networking, social media, resumes |
What is the Dietitian brand goal? | Improve recognition of dietitians as nutrition experts |
What is a key Dietitian brand message? | Translate nutrition science to support healthy living |
What are SMART goals? | Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound |
What does “Specific” mean in SMART goals? | Clear and detailed goal |
What does “Measurable” mean? | Can track progress and outcomes |
What does “Attainable” mean? | Realistic and achievable |
What does “Relevant” mean? | Aligned with overall goals |
What does “Time-bound” mean? | Has a deadline |
Why do people fail goals? | Goals are too broad and not specific |
Example of a SMART goal? | Eat one fruit at lunch and one vegetable at dinner 5 days/week for a month |
Why must goals be attainable? | Must match available resources and abilities |
Why must goals be relevant? | Must align with larger objectives |
Why must goals be time-based? | Provides structure and accountability |