Elements of a Profession

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

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

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

Code of Ethics NRPA code of ethics ATRA code of ethics

Certifications CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation

Specialist) CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation

Professional)

Professional Associations Networking Promote Standards of Practice Recognition Liability benefits Advocacy Educational opportunities Communication

Make sound decisions Function as leaders Put clients first Commit to profession Strong work ethic

Appreciate diversity Accept responsibility Positive attitude Timely completion of tasks Balance professional relationships

Punctuality Clothing choices Morality and ethics Professional

organizations Cell phones and pagers Certification

Volunteer Think about your resume Develop activity resources Join professional organizations Put this information into action in all

your classes