Ch. 02 Developing Professionalism and Learning For Your Career

6. training- Often, there are inservice training requirements annually for health care professions that include hands-on skills and computer-based learning modules.
8. This type of education is also eferred to as continuing professional education (CPE) and continuing medical education (CME).
11. Empathy means trying to understand another person' thoughts and feelings.
12. is difficult to define because it consists of many characteristics and behaviors.
14. This type of education is also eferred to as continuing professional education (CPE) and continuing medical education (CME).
15. Attitude is how a person views a situation the way they think and feel about someone or something.

1. development-Professional development means continually striving to improve and be the best at your profession.
2. Leadership involves encouraging people to work together and do their best to achieve common goals.
3. Education, Professional organizations are also good sources for obtaining necessary continuing education credits.
4. education units (CEU), Continuing education units (CEUs) are the credits granted for certain types of learning that take place after the completion of formal education.
5. Compassion, the sincere concern for others, especially those who are anxious, fearful, and in pain, is the foundation of the caring component of professionalism.
7. learning-Self-directed learning refers to all activities that you plan and participate in to increase your knowledge and skills.
9. mentor is a combination coach and advisor.
10. model- A role model is a person who serves as a positive example. Role models demonstrate high levels of professionalism and competence.
12. distance-Professional distance refers to a healthy balance in that health professional-patient relationship.
13. learning- Lifelong learning refers to all purposeful learning activites, both formal and informal, that take place throughout our lives.