What Is Professionalism?
Professionalism is a part of all the daily activities as a student and is the basis for which the vital skills of all aspects in the practice of physical therapy relies upon. Being a student in a doctor of physical therapy program ultimately depends upon my ability to establish productive and respectful relationships with patients, faculty, and colleagues and to develop the essential skills for providing the best possible health care experience.
As a student, professionalism is having the ability to seek and accept feedback and constructive instruction from both instructors and peers as well as giving feedback to continually improve my education and clinical skills. This concept correlates with the importance of lifelong learning and continually …show more content…
As a student, it is vital to act as a sponge to absorb information and actively seek out feedback. By asking questions and using peers and faculty to provide alternative ideas to develop the best care for a patient, I am improving my skills as a future physical therapist to be able to solve complex patient problems. As a strong believer in this concept, I sought out the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Aide to not only have an opportunity to help people in need but as an opportunity to be an active learner. I became a C.N.A. so I could learn the skills needed to a successful healthcare professional and to develop both my communication skills with other healthcare members as well as interpersonal skills between myself and patients. This unique experience helped me develop mindfulness of demeanor, language, and appearance in a clinical setting and has taught me how to work alongside others to work as a team. Much like being a student in a doctor of physical therapy program, it is of the utmost importance that all work together to help each other become successful physical therapists. Being an active learner not only means working hard in the classroom, but it means asking questions and seeking out alternative opportunities to hone one’s own skills to develop the mindset of being a lifelong
As a student, professionalism is having the ability to seek and accept feedback and constructive instruction from both instructors and peers as well as giving feedback to continually improve my education and clinical skills. This concept correlates with the importance of lifelong learning and continually …show more content…
As a student, it is vital to act as a sponge to absorb information and actively seek out feedback. By asking questions and using peers and faculty to provide alternative ideas to develop the best care for a patient, I am improving my skills as a future physical therapist to be able to solve complex patient problems. As a strong believer in this concept, I sought out the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Aide to not only have an opportunity to help people in need but as an opportunity to be an active learner. I became a C.N.A. so I could learn the skills needed to a successful healthcare professional and to develop both my communication skills with other healthcare members as well as interpersonal skills between myself and patients. This unique experience helped me develop mindfulness of demeanor, language, and appearance in a clinical setting and has taught me how to work alongside others to work as a team. Much like being a student in a doctor of physical therapy program, it is of the utmost importance that all work together to help each other become successful physical therapists. Being an active learner not only means working hard in the classroom, but it means asking questions and seeking out alternative opportunities to hone one’s own skills to develop the mindset of being a lifelong