Student Name __MICHEL GARCIA TAPANES ________________________________________ Date __________________________

Directions:

1. Read the description of each Professional Behavior.

2. Become familiar with the behavioral criteria described in each of the levels.

3. Self-assess your performance continually, relative to the Professional Behaviors, using the behavioral criteria.

4. At Midterm point each semester, complete the Self-Assessment Form.

5. Using a Highlighter Pen, highlight all criteria that describes behaviors you demonstrate in Beginning (column 1), Intermediate (column 2), Entry Level (column 3) or

Post-Entry Level Professional Behaviors.

6. Identify the level within which you predominately function.

7. Document specific examples of when you demonstrated behaviors from the highest level highlighted.

8. For each Professional Behavior, list the areas in which you wish to improve.

9. Share your self-assessment with PTA Faculty member during Midsemester Advising session.

10. PTA Faculty will assess each student on the 10 Professional Behaviors and compare results. Feedback will be provided.

**Professional Behaviors were developed by Warren May, Laurie Kontney and Annette Iglarsh (2010) as an update to the Generic Abilities.

Semester Second Third Fourth Fifth

1. Critical Thinking – The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize and differentiate facts, appropriate or faulty inferences, and assumptions; and distinguish relevant from irrelevant information. The ability to appropriately utilize, analyze, and critically evaluate scientific evidence to develop a logical argument, and to identify and determine the impact of bias on the decision making process. Beginning Level:

? Raises relevant questions(AS) ? Considers all available

information ? Articulates ideas(AS) ? Understands the scientific

method(AS) ? States the results of scientific

literature but has not developed the consistent ability to critically appraise findings (i.e. methodology and conclusion) (AS)

? Recognizes holes in knowledge base

? Demonstrates acceptance of limited knowledge and experience in knowledge base

Intermediate Level: ? Feels challenged to examine

ideas (AS) ? Critically analyzes the

literature and applies it to patient management

? Utilizes didactic knowledge, research evidence, and clinical experience to formulate new ideas (AS)

? Seeks alternative ideas (AS)

? Formulates alternative hypotheses

? Critiques hypotheses and ideas at a level consistent with knowledge base (AS)

? Acknowledges presence of contradictions

Entry Level: ? Distinguishes relevant from

irrelevant patient data ? R