Question: 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 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 for 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.