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Elements of a Profession
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Different fields - May look differently in different fields Any examples?
Profession - Occupation or vocation requiring training in the liberal arts or sciences and advanced study in a specialized field; a body of qualified people
Professional - Having great skill or experience in a particular field; an assured competence in a field
Professionalism - Professional status, methods, character, or standards
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Body of Knowledge Institutions which transmit Professional
knowledge Creation of professional authority as a
result of public approval Code of ethics Commitment to profession ideals Professional Associations
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Body of Knowledge Research Publications
Institutions which transmit Professional Knowledge Colleges and Universities Development of Accreditation Standards
Programs are accredited People are certified and/or licensed
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Code of Ethics NRPA code of ethics ATRA code of ethics
Certifications CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist) CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation
Professional)
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Professional Associations Networking Promote Standards of Practice Recognition Liability benefits Advocacy Educational opportunities Communication
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Make sound decisions Function as leaders Put clients first Commit to profession Strong work ethic
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Appreciate diversity Accept responsibility Positive attitude Timely completion of tasks Balance professional relationships
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Punctuality Clothing choices Morality and ethics Professional
organizations Cell phones and pagers Certification
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Volunteer Think about your resume Develop activity resources Join professional organizations Put this information into action in all
your classes