What Are The Key Qualities Of Professionalism

To elaborate on this prompt, I will highlight several key qualities I believe are essential in defining professionalism as a doctor of physical therapy degree student. The first aspect, which I believe to be the most important, is communication. My conviction is that every single student requires it in both their education, as well as in their career. A student should be able to express their ideas clearly, both verbally and in the written word. They should be aware of all aspects of what they are communicating like using the appropriate body language and listening well to others in order to foster a positive learning environment. A student should be able to communicate well with clinicians, peers and eventually with patients. In my personal experience as a PT volunteer at South Nassau Communities Hospital I have seen the importance of communication play out. The therapists that I observe have to communicate with medical doctors, nurses, their peers and the social workers of each patient that they see. When this is not done properly the patients care is immediately compromised, and that is never
A student should be able to understand an individual’s perspective- taking into consideration their differences in learning style, language and cognitive abilities. A student should not only recognize and accept differences in social, cultural, gender biases but embrace them. As someone who received their bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology, being socially responsible is something I have always valued. During my time as an undergraduate student I spent many hours studying different environments and societies to get a true understanding of human nature. Upon graduation I worked in child care for 2 years, continuing my passion of caring for others. In taking the path to become a physical therapist, I hope that I am able to do more and be more for