Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Ethics and Professionalism
Lecture:Ethics and professionalism
Slide content:Professionalism Profession = An occupation that Requires special knowledge and training Has standards for behavior Health care professional = A person who, by training and experience, has the knowledge to provide some aspect of health care delivery Professionalism means Acting in a way that meets standards Knowing ethical obligations and trying to meet them 18
Slide notes:There are many definitions of the word profession . In this unit, it means an occupation that requires special knowledge and training. In addition, a profession has standards that must be met. A health care professional is a person who, by training and experience, has the knowledge to provide some aspect of health care delivery. Professionalism means acting in a way that meets the standards of the profession. In addition, professionals are aware of their ethical obligations and strive to fulfill them. 18