Knowledge, mission , education , autonomy , social construct , accountability , Culture , Compensation
Knowledge- uses well-defined and well-organized body of knowledge that is intellectual and describes phenomena of concern Mission- enlarges body of knowledge and subsequently imposes on its members the lifelong obligation to remain current Education- entrusts the education of its practitioners to institutions of higher education Social Construct- applies body of knowledge in services that are vital to human welfare Autonomy- functions autonomously in formulation of professional policy and in monitoring of its practice and practitioners Accountability- guided by a code of ethics that regulates the relationship between professional and client Culture- Distinguished by presence of specific culture, norms, and values that are common among its members; attracts individuals of intellectual and personal qualities who exalt service above personal gain and who recognize their occupation as their life work Compensation- strives to compensate its practitioners by providing freedom of action, opportunity for continuous professional growth, and economic security |
