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)
   

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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.