Professional Development Assignment Assignment: Summer 2019
a. Identify the area for growth.
b. In 1-2 sentences, briefly state how development in this area will enable you to become a more effective practitioner as you begin entry-level practice.
c. Write a corresponding professional development goal for each area of growth that is specific,measurable,and includes a time frame for completion.
d. Identify a minimum of 1 specific resource which will help you to achieve your goal.
Ethical Practice:
- From my observations, there is a disconnect between how we are taught about ethics in the classroom and how practitioners actually behave in large medical systems. I am concerned that I will be asked to behave in ways that I feel are unethical in order to keep my job and keep my productivity numbers up. I will need to learn to navigate the bureaucracy of medical systems in order to work toward changes and to address ethical concerns. I am willing to speak up, but need to focus on addressing issues respectfully and following the correct procedures.
- I will take the time before beginning any fieldwork or job placement to read the handbook and understand the chain of command for reporting ethical concerns. I will then ask the head of my department to clarify if I am understanding the information correctly. I will make sure to address the correct person with any concerns before I publicly speak out. There is often more to the story and I want to make sure to have the whole story before taking action. I plan to seek out employment opportunities in facilities/settings that I feel are ethically treating patients to the best of their abilities over making profit.
- My Dell Children’s Welcome letter has a link to professional modules to complete regarding hospital policy. I also ask my Clinical Instructor to clarify situations so that I have a better understanding of what information I do not have access to as a student.
Interpersonal skills:
- I need to work on my communication skills. I like to communicate very directly in order to address problems quickly and professionally. I am working towards identifying the communication styles of those I am working with. I will have to work to understand the culture of my team and the expectations of communication between team members.
- Before beginning my level 2 fieldwork on July 6, I will review communication styles and review relevant information from my interpersonal communication textbook. I seek feedback from those I work with closely, on a regular basis.
- “Social Exchanges: Interpersonal Skills for College & beyond” by Tasha F. Davis
Knowledge:
- I have so much to learn! I will need to make a point to always continue learning, seeking EBP, and keeping up to date with the latest legislative developments. I make a point to take a few minutes, as I chart review, to look up any diagnoses or terminology I am not familiar with or need to review.
- I will continue to review information and read up on the latest information in my area of practice. I plan to complete my continuing education courses as required, after obtaining my license.
- https://www.tota.org/continuing-education