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