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Professional |
is a person "with experience and skill in a specified role who is engaged in a specific occupation for pay as a means of livelihood" |
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Professionalism |
is a state of mind, a way of "being", "knowing", and "doing" that sets you apart from others - something every organization looks for in its employees - is to abide to a set of standards while practicing one's profession |
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characteristic of a good employee |
"strong work ethic" |
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Factors of a strong work ethic |
1. Attendance and punctuality 2. Reliability and Accountability 3. Attitude and Enthusiasm |
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Personal qualities of a professional |
- experienced - skilled - focused - have initiative - demonstrate positive attitude - demonstrate enthusiasm at work |
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Strong work ethic |
- Means believing your job is a high priority in your life - Make sound decision |
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ACMLT |
Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technology |
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Practices characteristics of a professional |
- follows a code of ethics of the profession - maintains competency in their practice - accountable for his/her actions while performing the scope of duties of the profession |
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Standards of Practice for MLA are developed to: |
* reflect the values, priorities and practices of the medical laboratory profession * act as a guide to safe practice * ensure the public of safe, ethical and competent medical laboratory assistants * provide guidance to MLAs and others in developing continuing education programs and training * provide guidance to MLA managers/administrators to support safe, competent and ethical practice in their medical laboratory |
