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