Academic and Professional Conduct Expectations

A student’s progress through the Program is based upon successful demonstration of expected academic progress, professional behaviors and attitudes. While concerns may be raised at any time, specific program checkpoints allow the program to closely monitor each student. Course performance and module GPA will be considered at the end of each module as well as at these checkpoints. (A3.14a)

Academic

To assure students are aware of concerns prior to failing courses or failing to meet progression criteria, an informal remediation system is used during courses. The exams given in CLT-PA courses provide students and faculty with the opportunity to identify areas in which students’ knowledge may be weak. Students should review the feedback received from the instructor and from the exam platform as soon as possible after the exam and make plans to strengthen weak areas.

Professional

Professional behaviors defined by Elon CLT-PA and evaluated by the department include the following:
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
Admits errors and assumes responsibility
Advocates for the individual patient
Arrives on time and prepared for scheduled activities and appointments
Conveys information honestly and tactfully
Demonstrates sensitivity to power inequalities in professional relationships
Fulfills responsibilities, obligations, and commitments in a timely manner
Maintains personal control and composure during difficult interactions
Constructively approaches conflict resolution
Maintains thoroughness and attention to detail
Actively solicits and incorporates feedback
Modifies behavior based on feedback in a timely manner
Requests help when needed
Takes initiative, perseveres, and prioritizes time effectively
Responds promptly to communication requests
Demonstrates respect for peers, professors, patients and their families, and clinical setting colleagues and supervisors in all specialties, disciplines, and professions
Acknowledges limits of one's own knowledge
Demonstrates sensitivity and responds receptively to diverse opinions and values
Demonstrates humility
Maintains the confidentiality of test material