Untitled Flashcards Set

Career Development

The ongoing process of managing learning, work, and personal growth to achieve professional goals.

Common Core Knowledge (CCK)

Fundamental topics essential for working in healthcare and other professional fields.

Communication

The exchange of information, thoughts, and ideas.

Professionalism

Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, and respect in the workplace.

Ethics

Moral principles that guide behavior in a profession.

Confidentiality

The duty of professionals to protect private information about patients.

Healthcare Teams

Groups of professionals working together in patient care.

Legal Issues

Laws and regulations governing healthcare practice.

Continuing Education

Ongoing learning to maintain and improve professional skills.

Verbal Communication

Using spoken or written words to convey messages.

Nonverbal Communication

Using body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice to communicate.

Respect

Treating others with dignity and courtesy.

Accountability

Taking responsibility for actions.

Competence

Maintaining necessary skills and knowledge.

Ethical Behavior

Acting with integrity and honesty.

Code of Ethics

A set of guidelines that professionals follow to ensure integrity and responsibility.

Hippocratic Oath

A pledge taken by medical professionals to practice medicine ethically and honestly.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient health information.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Professionals from different specialties collaborating to provide holistic care.

Intradisciplinary Teams

Professionals from the same discipline working together to improve patient outcomes.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or failure to meet standard care, resulting in patient harm.

Negligence

Failure to take proper care, leading to injury or harm, even if unintentional.

Licensing

Required by law for professionals to practice.

Accreditation

A process where institutions meet specific standards to be recognized.

Certification

Voluntary credentials that demonstrate expertise in a specialty.