MDC Health Care Career Job Description

l. JOB DESCRIPTION

.Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)

.Describethe limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career.(used correct APA citations)

.Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)

ll.EDUCATION/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

-Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)

-Identify at least twodifferent types of educational institutions/schools offering the program. (using correct APA citations)

-State how much timeit takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)

-Describe the approximate costfor each of the educational institutions required using correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)

-What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using correct APA citations)

-Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APAcitations)

lll. EMPLOYMENT

What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)

-Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)

-Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication (using correct APA citations)

-s experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)

-Salaries -Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)

Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct APA citations)

IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how many and how often(using correct APA citations)Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)

V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN

Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Include goals, objectives and strategies.

*SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR(10% of written paper grade)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

-At least 6 substantial references are used. They may include: books; professional journal articles; and web sites.

-All references are correctly cited on the Reference page in correct APA 6thed format.

ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR

-Well organized, with each section containing appropriate content

-Double spaced, 12-pt font size, 1” margins.

-Body of paper 3 -5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.

-Correct spelling and gram