Professional behaviors

Student Self-Assessment (Beginner Intro) 

Professional Behaviors are vital for Physical Therapist Assistants to be successful in their career and the Health care field. This rubric is to be completed by each student at the end of the course as a means of self-assessing professional behaviors. After reviewing the behaviors and example actions observed, assign points for each behavior. In the comments portion, provide specific examples of actions or activities performed during the course that speak to the number of points given.

Student Name: ______ Course #:_______________________

Instructor Name:  Date:__________________________ 

Behavior

Example Actions   Observed

Points

0= Never 

0.25= Rarely

0.5=   Occasionally 

1 = Always

Comments

Provide examples   of how you demonstrate these behaviors. 

Accountability

§ Student accepts   consequences of own actions

§ Student adheres   to FNU’s Student Code of Ethics 

§ Actively seeks   feedback regarding progress

§ Communicates   with Faculty in a timely manner regarding concerns or errors

§ Completes all   assignments in a timely manner

Attendance

§ Student attends   all mandatory class sessions

§ Student is   punctual

Professional   Interactions

§ Demonstrates   respect for peers, instructors and volunteers

§ Values input   from others

§ Contributes to   team activities and projects

§ Demonstrates   Ability to balance own needs with the needs of peers, instructors, volunteers   and patients.

§ Demonstrates   active listening skills and follows instructions provided by faculty   carefully and consistently in all areas. 

Appearance

§ Student comes to   class in required uniform and identification. 

Duty

§ Student is   committed to meeting obligations

§ Student is   cognizant of safety and confidentiality

Integrity

§ Adheres to   institutional policies and procedures

§ Demonstrates   honesty and trustworthiness

Communication

§ Address program   faculty appropriately

§ Speaks   respectfully to the Institution’s faculty and staff

§ Uses respectful   language 

Always = 100% of the   time; occasionally = Greater than 50% of the time but less than 100%; 

Rarely = 50% of the   time or less; Never = 0% of the time.

Identify at   least 3 areas with room for growth:

1. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Goals to improve   professional behavior: related to identified areas above.

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5.

Plan of action   to achieve goals:

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature:   

**Student must complete ALL sections to receive full 5 points.