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

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

http://www.mdc.edu/libraryI.

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