In this blog, I will describe the reasons I began this program and what it will take to become and exceptional specialist in the field I chose to work in. A degree in Psychology will help me acquire the knowledge needed to become a Trauma Specialist. As a Trauma specialist, I will have to ensure that comprehensive child/adult life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization and illness by addressing the emotional, cognitive and development needs of patients and families. It is important to assist patients at their time of need due to possible illness that can develop after the crisis such as depression. It is vital that I help clients that are going through a life crisis that can be damaging to their mental
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American Psychological Association 's Ethical Principles of Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA) has been established to “avoid undue harm to students, clients, and any other individual or group” (http://efpa.be/ethics.htm.) There are 5 principles; Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, Respect for People’s rights and Dignity. All 5 principles are important to me. I feel that Integrity is the most important to me. To be transparent and give accurate information will demonstrate that you are being responsible, give justice and display respect and dignity for people. As a health care worker I am considered as a professional. Someone who is non-judgmental, trustworthy and will offer scholarly advice. I must follow this code of ethics so I do not deceive and or lose the trust of my patient. The code of ethics was created to protect the public and the psychologist from any abuses that are the result of mishandling a situation. For example, if I have a patient who has significant signs of abuse by a significant other. I must protect my patient and possibly other individuals who might be in harm’s way, by calling the authorities to
American Psychological Association 's Ethical Principles of Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA) has been established to “avoid undue harm to students, clients, and any other individual or group” (http://efpa.be/ethics.htm.) There are 5 principles; Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, Respect for People’s rights and Dignity. All 5 principles are important to me. I feel that Integrity is the most important to me. To be transparent and give accurate information will demonstrate that you are being responsible, give justice and display respect and dignity for people. As a health care worker I am considered as a professional. Someone who is non-judgmental, trustworthy and will offer scholarly advice. I must follow this code of ethics so I do not deceive and or lose the trust of my patient. The code of ethics was created to protect the public and the psychologist from any abuses that are the result of mishandling a situation. For example, if I have a patient who has significant signs of abuse by a significant other. I must protect my patient and possibly other individuals who might be in harm’s way, by calling the authorities to