ed to choose the health care worker in the field they are planning to enter. Examples of paper topics in clude: Registered Nurse; Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Physician Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Massage Therapist or Radiographic Technologi
Science
Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat, and well organized using correct spelling
and grammar,
o
Students need to use
the information and resources located
MDC Learning Resources Website at
JOB DESCRIPTION
Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare pro
fessional, (used correct APA
ci
ations)
Describe
the 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)
II.
EDUCATION
/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
Identify at least
two
different types of educational institutions/schools offering the
program. (using correct APA citations)
State how much
time
it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)
Describe the approximate
cost
for each of the educational institutions required using
correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)
What degree or certification that can be earned f
or this health care career (using
correct APA citations)
Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APA
citations)
III.
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)
Is 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
(
1
0% 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 6
thed 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 TO 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.
Correct spelling and gramm
