LMU-Tampa PA students must adhere to both University and PA Program policies. In certain circumstances, PA Program policies may be more stringent than University policies. PA Program policies, as outlined below, must be always adhered to by all students, regardless of location, including during clinical rotations and campus-sponsored events.
University conduct policies which can be found in the Railsplitter Community Standards Guide.
Students must maintain high standards of conduct on campus, off campus, while at clinical rotations, and at all LMU-sponsored events. Students who do not abide by the Program’s conduct expectations will be referred to the Student Progress Committee (SPC) for disciplinary actions. The Program has conduct policies in the following areas:
The Program seeks to produce graduates with high moral, ethical, and professional standards; thus, professional conduct while enrolled is deemed as important as academic success. To assist students in the acquisition of and growth in professional behaviors, the program nurtures professional behaviors and identifies and remediates unprofessional behaviors. Students found lacking professional conduct will be referred to the SPC for recommendations. Expected professional conduct includes:
Altruism (selfless concern for others)
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- Responds to patients in a way that promotes patient-centered healthcare
- Advocates for policies and practices that benefit patients
- Shares knowledge, talent, and resources to help others
Integrity (maintaining strong moral principles)
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- Maintains appropriate boundaries in professional relationships
- Upholds ethical standards in research and scholarly activity
- Maintains honesty, confidentiality, and straightforwardness in all interactions
Respect (courteous regard for feelings of others)
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- Listens to the views and opinions of colleagues without interrupting
- Discusses grievances with the individual first and does not slander that individual
- Speaks of others without using inappropriate labels or comments
Excellence (maintaining an outstanding quality)
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- Makes valuable contributions to class, clinicals, and group interactions
- Sets goals to achieve above what is expected
- Seeks feedback for performance improvement and makes appropriate corrections
Initiative (the ability to assess a situation and act dutifully)
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- Organizes, participates in, and collaborates with peers and faculty when needed
- Inspires confidence in others by being properly prepared for all tasks
- Responds promptly and completes tasks in a timely manner
Resilience (the ability to recover quickly from difficulty)
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- Assumes personal responsibility for mistakes and takes steps to prevent recurrence
- Understands personal limits and requests help when needed
- Remains flexible to changing circumstances and unanticipated changes
Accountability (taking responsibility in a situation)
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- Intervenes when unprofessional behavior presents potential danger
- Facilitates conflict resolution while maintaining composure
- Advocates for lifelong learning to improve patient care