HEALTH CARE CAREER

CONTENT AND APA FORMAT (90% of written paper grade)

I. JOB DESCRIPTION (18 points maximum)
Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 Not Covered

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

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0
Not Covered

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

citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 Not Covered

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION (18 points maximum)
Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

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

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

    State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA 

citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered
Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

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

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

III. EMPLOYMENT (18 points maximum)
What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Salaries - Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct APA citations)
3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (18 points maximum)
Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

Are continuing educational units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how many and how often (using correct APA citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN (18 points maximum) Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession.
6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Includes goals, objectives, and strategies.

Sample Solution