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so what makes a profession
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[Definition]: A profession is a vocation founded upon specialised educational training, the purpose of which is to supply objective counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite
compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain.
Intention
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yet?
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[Definition]: Professionals are autonomous insofar as they can make independent judgments about their work. This usually means
‘the freedom to exercise their professional judgement’.
Autonomy
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[Definition]: Professional autonomy can only be maintained if members of the profession subject their activities and decisions to a critical evaluation by other members of the profession. The concept of
autonomy can therefore be seen to embrace not only judgement, but also self-interest and a continuous process of critical evaluation of ethics and procedures from within the profession itself.
Neutral
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[Definition]: Most professionals are subject to strict codes of conduct enshrining rigorous ethical and moral obligations. Professional standards of practice and ethics for a particular field are typically
agreed upon and maintained through widely recognized professional associations.
FAIR
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[Definition]: Professions enjoy a high social status, regard and esteem conferred upon them by society.
Respected
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[Definition]: All professions involve technical, specialised and highly skilled work often referred to as ‘professional expertise’. Training for this work involves obtaining degrees and professional
qualifications without which entry to the profession is barred. Training also requires regular updating of skills through continuing education.
Expert
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1 Paramedics
2 Firefighters
3 Rescue volunteers
4 Nurses
5 Doctors
5 Pilots
7 Pharmacists
8 Air traffic controllers
9 Farmers
10 Veterinarians
11 Police
12 Armed forces personnel
13 Scientists
14 teachers
15 Dentists
16 Childcare workers
17 Bus/train/tram drivers
18 Flight attendants
19 Locksmiths
20 Hairdressers
21 Postal workers
22 Computer technicians
23 Waiters
24 Plumbers
25 Accountants
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Out of 1,200 people surveyed Paramedics are the most trusted professionals
26 Cleaners
27 Security guards
28 Builders
29 Mechanics
30 Shop assistants
31 truck drivers
32 Professional sportspeople
33 Alternative health practitioners
34 Bankers
35 Financial planners
36 tow-truck drivers
37 Charity collectors
38 Lawyers
39 Clergy (all religions)
40 Airport baggage handlers
41 taxi drivers
42 Journalists
43 CEos
44 Radio talkback hosts
45 Real estate agents
46 Call centre staff
47 Sex workers
48 Insurance salespeople
49 Politicians
50 Door-to-door salespeople
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Life is in their hands.
Out of 1,200 people surveyed Paramedics are the most trusted professionals WHY?
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Nursing also experienced a professional evolution
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And are now more trusted than doctors
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Education and training
Regulating body
Code of ethics
Professional organisation
Publication and representation
Research and application
Autonomy
WHY?
THEY DE MONSTRATE STRONG MOTIVATION
IN CLIENT CARE
The word ‘profession’ means different things to different people. But at its core, it’s meant to be an indicator of trust and expertise.
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Dr Deen Sanders, Chief Executive Office,
Professional Standards Authority
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Measures of success
Regulator trust
Consumer trust
Corporate trust
Trust in each other
A committed and united professional
community
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1 Paramedics
2 Firefighters
3 Rescue volunteers
4 Nurses
5 Doctors
5 Pilots
7 Pharmacists
8 Air traffic controllers
9 Farmers
10 Veterinarians
Why aspire to a top ten trust ranking?
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Life is in their hands.
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Why aspire to a top ten trust ranking?
Life savings
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