Developing Professional Practice in Health and Social Care.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnard, Adam, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Allied health personnel.

Social workers.

Medical care.

Social service--Practice.

Social service.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Place of Publication:

Florence : Taylor and Francis, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Addressing the changing world of professionalism, this text combines theory, research and practice, using real case studies, to investigate the process of becoming professional. Mapping the journey from allied or associate practitioner positions through qualifying and into advanced practitioner status, it is a valuable companion for health and social care, social work and allied health students from the beginning of their studies. Developing Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is an accessible text, including case studies, reflective exercises and activities, chapter aims and summaries and further reading boxes throughout. It covers:the context for professional practice, including historical perspectives, policy and discussion of relevant competencies and frameworksthe concept of professionalism, exploring what it means to be a professionalvalues and ethics underpinning professional practiceprofessional identity development, including formation and changes in identityprofessional practice in complex environments, paying particular attention to working in organisationsbecoming a critical and globally aware practitionerthe role of evidence and knowledge in professional practiceworking with supervision. Maintaining a strong focus on the ethical dimensions of professional practice, this text emphasises how health and social care practitioners can contribute to social justice and challenge social exclusion."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Title page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Notes on contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The current context and climate of professionals: Definitions and history; 2 Philosophy for professionals: The practice of philosophy; 3 Values and ethics for professionals; 4 Professional identity; 5 Working in organisational systems: Current challenges and dilemmas; 6 Critical practice: 'Touching something lightly many times': Some thoughts on language and reparation in relation to mental health and social justice.

7 Globalised practice8 Reflections on conditionality: Issues of social policy for the emerging professional; 9 Professional supervision; 10 Reflective writing for professional practice; 11 Contemplating 'career' across disciplines: Reflexive explorations of 'career'; 12 Personal development planning as reflection; 13 Journeys of faith: Personal stories and faith development in church schools; 14 A personal learning journey; 15 'Tain from the mirror: Towards an education for reflection in the helping professions; Conclusion; Index.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9781317615446

1317615441

OCLC:

993048159

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.