1. Professional Ethics, ProfessionalOrganizations, and Continuing Education 2. Learning Objectives 1.) Understand the importance of being professional. 2.

) Define ethics. 3.) Appreciate the importance of keeping up on the latest technologies in the field. 4.) Explain the importance of joining professional organizations. 5.) Understand the importance of earning continuing education credits. ProfessionalismEthicsContinuing-education3. Key Terms 4. Skill, competence, and character expected of a memberProfessionalism Characterized by:of a trained profession Punctuality Dress code Language 5. Punctuality Means arriving with enough time to complete ALL necessary tasks before greeting the first client. Stocking supplies (razors, gauze, cleanser, gloves) Putting ice & gel in ice chest Turning on and calibrating laser Getting chair ready Check voicemail and email from previous night 6. Dress appropriatelyDress No cleavage or offensive tattoos showing HygieneClean lab coat Clean Hair neatly off the face Aware of body odor and breath (mints between clients) Nails (short and clean) Careful of perfumes Cheerful greeting, use7. Politeness Things to Avoid:patients name Expletives, religious words, sensitive subjects, gossip, personal Things to Discuss:problems Client progress, upcoming occasions, REMEMBER DETAILS 8. Conduct Knock before re-enteringLeave while client undresses Provide a drape Avoid crude and tasteless jokes (excessive hair growth in bikini Do not discuss the service or health issues in front ofarea) others 9. Moral standards and principles governing appropriate conduct forEthics Professional Ethics is what is right and wrongan individual or group. morally in conduct in the work environment. 10. Example of You work part time in a clinic and also offer services outMoral Ethics A client who regularly sees you in the clinic finds outof your house. She asks to startthat you offer services at a lower rate in your home. Ethically you are bound to say no since that persongoing to your home. was brought into the clinic first. Do not11. Example of Ethics Be honest about the expectedmake unsubstantiated claims or promises DO NOT sayDO NOT say Youll get 100% permanent removal.results Sure, I can remove that gray hair for you. 12. Continuing You must keep abreast of the latest technology andEducation Clients are researching and learning moreinformation. Be prepared to answer questions in an educated and informed manner. If you dont know, admit it and then research the answer. 13. How can you AttendingResearching onlineReading booksstay at the top of your game? conferences, conventions, seminars, and trade shows. 14. Abide by the standards and ethicsBenefits of Professional Organizations ProvideImprove techniques, continue educationthat are set forth literature inform & Helps instill trust and confidence,educate LegalOnline directories, advertisingshows you have the training needed Advanced credentialingcounsel, discounted insurance 15. The Has aggressiveSociety for Clinical and Medical HairRemoval, Inc. platform of promoting the benefits of laser hair removal as a method of National Certification Exam:permanent hair reduction. http://www.scmhr.org/clinicians/certified-laser.php

16. American Society for Laser Medicine andSurgery, Mission: Promotes excellence in patient carehttp://www.aslms.org/Inc. by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide. Classes17. Continuing Education offered at conventions Manufacturers put them on and focus on their products, often Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)complimentary Lectures given by leaders and experts in the industry. Online courses Many professional organizations require CEUs. What is right and wrong morally in conduct in the work18. 1.) What is meant by the term professionalethics? environment. Inconsistency in pricing of services.Making false promises or claims.19. 2.) Give an example of unethical behavior. 20. BeingDressing inappropriately3.) Name 4 unprofessional actions. Gossiping andBad hygiene (body odor, breath, hair, nails)late discussing other sensitive subjects 21. 4.) List 4 benefits of Raises our level ofmembership in aprofessional organization. InspiresLiteratureImprovement of techniques/knowledgestandards/ethics Legal counsel,Online directories advertisingtrust and confidence Credentialsdiscount insurance 22. 5.) What are some things you will needto do prior to your 1st appointment for theday ? Stocking supplies (razors, gauze, cleanser, gloves) Putting ice & gel in ice chest Turning on and calibrating laser Getting chair ready Check voicemail and email from previous night 23. 6.) What are Theirsome topics that should bediscussed with the client? The topic of THEM!! Not you!Upcoming occasionsprogress 24. Reading7.) How can you stay on top of newtechnology and information? Attending conferences, conventions, seminars,Researching onlinebooks and trade shows 25. 8.) If working on the bikini area, what Leave while clientProvide a drapeare 3important things you should do? Knock before re-enteringundresses