Standard of Professional Practice (5)

STANDARD 5:CONTINUED COMPETENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and enhance professional competence

Rationale 


Professional practice requires continuous acquisition of knowledge and skill development to maintain accountability to public.

Indicators


Each professional:

~conducts self-assessment at regular intervals to identify professional strengths and weakness
~identifies needs for professional development and mentors others
~develops and implements a plan for professional growth
~documents professional development activities
~ adheres to the Code of Ethics for the profession and is accountable and responsible for actions and behavior
~support the application of research findings to professional practice
~takes active leadership roles

Examples of outcomes


# professional uses self-reflection and feedback from a variety of sources to evaluate and implement professional change
# professional development needs are identified and directed learning take place
# professional accepts accountability to the public
# professional obtains appropriate certifications
# professional supports legislation which promotes positive outcomes
# professional uses 'best practices' to demonstrate competency
# professional meets registration recertification requirements