Professionalism in Healthcare

Health care is a profession with more opportunities and job prospects than any other current field. While the healthcare field demands the same level of professionalism as any other, there are some additional considerations healthcare professionals must take into account in order to be successful in this field. While working in the health care industry, it is crucial that all professionals understand the role they play, as well as how to behave in a professional manner at all times in order to ensure the care of all patients as best as possible. This credential demonstrates and understanding of the healthcare professional as a whole as well as those characteristics that make healthcare professionals successful in their field. Additionally, this course will take students through the cultural competencies necessary for working in an environment of diverse professionals as well as the personal and professional skills necessary for proper patient care and a successful work environment. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to define professionalism in the healthcare environment including how elements of professionalism impact the healthcare workplace.