Professionalism in Health Care A Primer for Career Success

Name: Professionalism in Health Care A Primer for Career Success
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ISBN: 9780135153871

ISBN-10: 0135153875

ISBN-13: 9780135153871

Edition: 3rd 2009

Authors: Sherry Makely

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Regardless of job title, every healthcare worker must understand the importance of professionalism. Hands-on technical skills remain a high priority in healthcare, but good character, a strong work ethic, sound personal traits, and appropriate behaviors are just as important. This practical book presents these topics in an interactive format and is an essential resource for aspiring healthcare professionals of all kinds. It focuses on the "soft skills" (rather than on the hands-on technical skills) that are needed to perform in a professional, ethical, legal, and competent manner, "regardless" of one's job function/position. Features to this newly revised 3rd edition include: an Interactive…

Book details

List price: $54.20
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/25/2008
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 192
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Making a Commitment to Your Job


The Jobs that Require Professionalism


The Big Picture and Where You Fit In A Strong Work Ethic


Attendance and Punctuality


Reliability and Accountability


Attitude and Enthusiasm


Quality of Work Evaluating Performance Compliance Representing Your Employer Learning Activities



Personal Traits of the Health Care Professional Character and Who You Are


As a Person Reputation Judgment and Decision Making Respect and Trust Honesty


Ethics and Morals Learning Activities



Working with Others


Interpersonal Relationships with Coworkers Teamwork Personality Preferences Diversity Respect


Manners Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution Customer Service Learning Activities



Professionalism and Your Personal Life


Personal Image


Appearance and Grooming


Personal Habits


Language and Grammar


Maintaining Professionalism After Hours


Personal Management Skills


Time Management


Personal Financial Management


Stress Management


Problem Solving and Critical Thinking


Tackling the Challenges Unique to Your Profession


Managing Change


Learning Activities



The Practicum Experience



The Purpose of a Practicum


The Benefits of a Practicum Experience Preparing for Your Practicum


During Your Practicum Ensuring Success on


Your Practicum After


Your Practicum In Summary Learning Activities


Chapter Six


Career Planning Assessing Occupational Preferences and Your Skills Exploring


Employment Opportunities Setting Goals Balancing Priorities and Career


Advancement Expecting the Unexpected R sum s Job Application


Forms Pre-Employment Assessments Preparing for an Interview Participating in an Interview Learning Activities


In Summary


Glossary


Appendix


HIPAA Overview


Sample Job Description


Sample Performance Evaluation


Sample R sum


Sample R sum Cover Letter


Sample Job Application Form


Sample Interview Follow-Up Letter


Index