In the occupational therapy program, we are assessed on our
professional behaviors (PBA) which is a portion of our grade for every class. It’s
important to practice professional behavior because you want to give others a
good impression of yourself. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a
first impression. It’s important to have and follow on the graduate level because
it will prepare us for when we begin fieldwork and work. In the past, some
students were failing their fieldwork so the professors implemented the PBA and
found that the number of students failing field work decreased! This is just
another method that our professors use to prepare us for the future.
Some of the things that are included on the PBA are arriving
on time (being 5 minutes early is on time), dressing in a modest manner, no
revealing clothing, wearing closed toe shoes at all times, tattoos are fully
covered, minimal piercings, clean and well groomed, participation, respect
classmates, having a positive attitude, and body posture showing that we are
paying attention. This may seem like a lot but they are important concepts to
practice now. When you enter the working world, your professional behavior will
be essential. You will have to be professional at all times! You need to be
professional with clients, co-workers, and with those above you. Your
professional behavior is very telling and it could help you get a pay raise or
even a promotion. It’s essential to your future. What you do and say will
define you so choose wisely!
-Michelle
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