CONTENT AND APA CITATION (90% of written paper grade)
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
?  Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)
?  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 educational requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
?  Identify at least two different 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 (using correctAPA citations) (using correct APA citations)
?  What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health carecareer? (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? How many jobs are expected to become available? (using correct APA citations)
?  Growth trends in the field: How much is the profession growing? (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 for the jobs? How much? Explain. (using correct APA citations)

?  Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)
?  Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education (usingcorrect APA citations)
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HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 12/2020, PI)
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

?  Local, State or National Professional Organization and cost to join as a student. (using correct APA citations)
?  Professional journal with publication address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
?  Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many andhow often? (using correct APA citations)
?  Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of a professionalorganization 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. What are your attributes, experiences or influences?
?  Describe your personal career plan. How do you plan to enter this field? 
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