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© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part Recognize the importance of professionalism in the medical assisting practice. 3.2 Explain the professional behaviors that should be exhibited by medical assistants. 3.3 Model strategies for success in medical assisting education and practice. Learning Outcomes

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© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 3-8 Apply Your Knowledge Move to appropriate heading: Hard SkillsSoft Skills Taking a blood pressure Making a bed Being on time for work Scheduling an appointment Addressing patients using Mr. and Mrs. Reporting an error you made Transferring a patient to a chair

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© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Apply Your Knowledge ANSWER: 1.Comprehension 2.Persistence 3.Judgment 4.Integrity 5.Growth 6.Work quality 7.Self-confidence 8.Punctuality ongoing effort to learn and improve determination; tenacity adhering to law and ethics striving for excellence; flexibility being on time ability to learn, retain, and process information belief in oneself critical thinking 3-21 Match behavior with description:

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© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part In Summary 3.1 Professionalism is behavior that exhibits the traits or features corresponding to the standards of that profession. Hard skills are specific technical and operational proficiencies. Soft skills are personal attributes or behaviors that enhance an individual. Professional behaviors are needed to function at a high level in medical assisting and produce a good work ethic.

© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part In Summary (cont.) 3.2 Some essential professional behaviors include: comprehension, persistence, self-confidence, judgment, organization, integrity, growth, teamwork, acceptance of criticism, relations with others, work quality, punctuality and attendance, professional appearance, and communication.

© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part In Summary (cont.) 3.3 Strategies for success as a medical assistant include cultivating your skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, time management and prioritizing, stress management, and avoiding burnout. Practicing effective strategies can assist you during your education and employment.

© 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part “A professional is a person who can do his best at a time when he doesn’t particularly feel like it.” —Alistair Cooke End of Chapter 3