You are in your first week of your internship and hope that the position can lead to a full-time job. You are determined to impress your supervisor and co-workers. To do this, you recognize the importance of showing professional behaviors. But what will this look like? You recently joined a professional association as a student member. You remember that you received information related to core values, code of ethics, and belief statements.

Part 1:

A. State the definition of socialization.

B. State the definition of internalize.

Part 2:

Directions to complete part 2:

A. Read the information about Core Values, Code of Ethics and Medical Assisting Creed.

The American Association of Medical Assistants has provided, Core Values, Code of Ethics, and Medical Assisting Creed listed below:

CMA (AAMA) Core Values

• Actively participate in the delivery of quality health care.
o Promote patient safety and well-being.
• Contribute to a positive health care experience for patients.
o Demonstrate integrity and respect, and protect patient confidentiality.
• Advocate the essential value of certification and continuing education.
o Embrace change, growth, and learning.

Medical Assisting Code of Ethics

1. Render service with full respect for the dignity of humanity.
2. Respect confidential information obtained through employment unless legally authorized or required by responsible performance of duty to divulge such information.
3. Uphold the honor and high principles of the profession and accept its disciplines.
4. Seek to continually improve the knowledge and skills of medical assistants for the benefit of patients and professional colleagues.
5. Participate in additional service activities aimed toward improving the health and well-being of the community.

Medical Assisting Creed

• I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.
• I endeavor to be more effective.
• I aspire to render greater service.
• I protect the confidence entrusted to me.
• I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people.
• I am loyal to my employer.
• I am true to the ethics of my profession.
• I am strengthened by compassion, courage and faith.

B. Write a few sentences explaining the importance of each of these. Include anything that you would add to the lists.

Part 3:

A. What does he mean by "internalize society's values"?

B. List activities that can assist you in "internalizing the values".