The following is a sample list of work a person could place in a portfolio based on the content of this lesson. To learn more about Portfolio and to see the full set of statements for the course you can go to the Introduction and select the Portfolio button there.

• The direct support professional creates a Professional Development Plan addressing their professionalism. This plan should include their strengths as well as weaknesses. How will the direct support professional continue their professionalism? How will they try to improve their weaknesses?
• The direct support professional (DSP) writes a journal entry reflecting on how changes in human service have changed the DSP role. Include changes on how supports and services have changed.
• The direct support professional writes a critical reflection of their own professional work. Describe examples when professionalism demonstrated well. What did that look like and what did you do? Include examples when professionalism could have been improved. What did that look like and what did you do? Finally, the direct support professional should write about how they intend to ensure their professionalism in the future.