Criteria of a profession

1. By Princess P. Modjadji

2.  Define criteria of a profession
 Describe

3. A profession must meet international criteria,
and the health care professions are just
based on these criteria.

4.  Criterion One
A profession is characterized by an extensive,
specialized theory- content with well-
developed technical skills which are based on
such a theory.
 Criterion Two
A profession is characterized by the utilization
of the theory of physical science, as well as
other disciplines related to the practice
thereof.

5.  Criterion Three
A profession is characterized by specialized
preparation over a long period at a
recognized educational institution.
 Criterion Four
A profession is characterized by the testing of
professional competence prior to admission
to the ranks of the profession.

6.  Criterion Five
A profession is characterized by some or other
type of registration and license to practice.
 Criterion Six
A profession is characterized by self –
organization, which leads to the
establishment of a professional association
and a self-governing body to exercise control
over professional standards.

7.  Criterion Seven
A profession is characterized by ethical control
of professional conduct by the members of
such a profession.
 Criterion Eight
A profession is characterized by a service
motive based on the needs of the client who
requires professional assistance, regardless
of his ability to pay for services, because the
well-being of the client is the primary
consideration.

8.  Criterion Nine
A profession is characterized by a high degree
of accountability for professional acts
towards the public , the client , the
employer and other members of the
profession
 Criterion Ten
A profession is characterized by a feeling of
exclusiveness.

9.  Criterion Eleven
A profession is characterized by an
acknowledged status in terms of legislation.
 Criterion Twelve
A profession is characterized by high status and
considerable power in society.

10.  Criterion Thirteen
A profession is characterized by the
performance of activities which are based on
an understanding of what these activities
involve, so that the consequences of acts of
omissions can be predicted.

11.  Criterion Fourteen
A profession is characterized by sustained
critical analysis of activities, which leads to a
change in practice on the basis of such
analysis, with the results that a profession is
always subjected to change and development
and is never static.