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|COURSE |7242 Health Science II |Unit A |Healthcare foundation standards, safety, and infection |
| | | |control |
|ESSENTIAL STANDARD |1.00 |B2 |29% |Understand healthcare foundation standards. |
|OBJECTIVE |1.01 |A1 |3% |Remember elements of healthcare career decision making. |
|ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS |What are the self-assessments of healthcare career decision making? |
| |What are the educational and credentialing requirements for a healthcare career? |
| |What are the health science career cluster pathways? |
| |What is the process of applying for a job in healthcare? |
| |What are the healthcare professional employment standards? |
Unpacked Content
I. Healthcare Career decision making self-assessment
A. Abilities
B. Interests
C. Values
II. Educational and credentialing requirements
A. Levels of education
1. Associate’s degree
2. Bachelor’s degree
3. Master’s degree
4. Doctorate degree
B. Credentialing
1. Certification
2. Licensure
3. Registration
III. Health science career cluster pathways
A. Therapeutic Services
B. Diagnostic Services
C. Health Informatics
D. Support Services
E. Biotechnology Research and Development
IV. Professional employment standards
A. Professional appearance
1. Clothing and uniform
2. Personal hygiene
3. Hair and jewelry
4. Other
B. Professional characteristics
1. Empathy
2. Honesty
3. Patience
4. Dependability
5. Willingness to learn
6. Acceptance of criticism
7. Enthusiasm
8. Self-motivation
9. Tact
10. Competence
11. Responsibility
12. Discretion
13. Team player
C. Job seeking skills
1. Explore job sources
2. Identify places of employment
3. Complete application process
i. Cover letter
ii. Resume’
iii. Application
iv. Interview
D. Job keeping skills
1. Professional attributes
2. Professional development
| | |RELEVANCY TO OBJECTIVE | |
| |ACTIVITIES | |RESOURCES |
| |Healthcare Career Decision Making Introduction |Students will REMEMBER (A1) how to plan for a |1.01 Healthcare Career Preparation |
| |Show the journal prompt, PowerPoint Presentation, |healthcare career. |PowerPoint Presentation, slide 2 |
| |slide 2. | | |
| |Instruct students to interpret the prompt in their | |Student notebooks |
| |notebooks in relation to career decision making and | | |
| |planning. | | |
| |Facilitate class discussion using student responses. | | |
| |Introduce concepts that will be covered in this | | |
| |objective: | | |
| |levels of education and credentialing | | |
| |health science pathways | | |
| |employability standards | | |
| |Portfolio Content and Criteria |Students will REMEMBER (A1) the purpose, components, |1.01 Healthcare Career Preparation |
| |Present PowerPoint Presentation, slides 3-5 |and steps to maintain a professional portfolio. |PowerPoint Presentation, |
| |Distribute: | |slides 3-5 |
| |Portfolio Content and Criteria | | |
| |Student Portfolio Rubric | |Portfolio Content and Criteria |
| |Review the handouts with the students to clarify | |
| |directions and components. | |docs/portfolio-content-and-criteria-200|
| |NOTE: Students will complete the portfolio, working | |9.pdf |
| |independently throughout the semester, with guidance | | |
| |from the teacher. | |Student Portfolio Rubric |
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| | | |docs/portfolio-rubric-2009.pdf |
| |Healthcare Career Preparation |Students will REMEMBER (A1) terms related to |1.01 Healthcare Career Preparation |
| |Distribute handout. |healthcare career decision making. |Handout |
| |Present PowerPoint Presentation, slides 6-21. | | |
| |Facilitate discussion about: | |1.01 Introduction and Healthcare Career|
| |What concepts do students find important in their | |Preparation PowerPoint Presentation, |
| |healthcare career decision making? | |slides 6-21 |
| |Why is it important to understand healthcare career | | |
| |requirements? | | |
| |How does this information influence career choices? | | |
| |Have students discuss examples and record them on the| | |
| |back of the handout. | | |
| |Interest Survey |Students will REMEMBER (A1) the impact of abilities, |Online Interest Survey |
| |Facilitate students completing Online Interest Survey|values, and interests in career choices. |
| |or use the interest survey currently being used at | |/ccinterestsurvey/InterestSurvey.pdf |
| |your school or other online version. | | |
| |Note: Facilitate discussion related to the interest | | |
| |survey results by having students respond to: | | |
| |How was this activity helpful to you when | | |
| |considering healthcare career options? | | |
| |Were you surprised by your survey results? If so, | | |
| |how? | | |
| |Career Health Display |Students will REMEMBER (A1) the required education |North Carolina Health Careers Manual at|
| |Students will research their chosen career from the |and training for their chosen career. | |
| |previous activity. | | |
| |Students will use the NC Health Careers Manual | | |
| | to determine the | |HOSA Competitive Events Guidelines- |
| |education and credentialing requirements for their | |Extemporaneous Writing |
| |chosen career. | |
| |If the student’s career interest does not match a | |i/ew.pdf |
| |healthcare career, have the student explain how their| | |
| |career might be used within the healthcare industry. | |Career Health Display |
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| |Note: They will write a one-page summary of their | |/chd.pdf |
| |research using the HOSA competitive events guidelines| | |
| |for Extemporaneous Writing. This document will be | | |
| |included in their portfolio. | | |
| |Note: They will make a poster as directed using the | | |
| |HOSA competitive events guidelines for Career Health | | |
| |Display. | | |
| |Note: Students will present their posters to the | | |
| |class during the Health Science Career Cluster | | |
| |Pathways activity. | | |
| |Health Science Career Cluster Pathways |Students will REMEMBER (A1) the Health Science Career|1.01 Health Science Career Cluster |
| |Present PowerPoint Presentation and facilitate |Cluster Pathways. |Pathways PowerPoint Presentation |
| |discussion related to the Health Science Career | | |
| |Cluster Pathways. | |Student posters from Career Health |
| |Students will present their posters from the Career | |Display |
| |Health Display activity and indicate their Health | |Activity |
| |Science Career Cluster pathway. | | |
| |Students will record notes from the presentations | |Student notebooks |
| |about healthcare careers in their notebooks. | | |
| |Professional Appearance |Students will REMEMBER (A1) guidelines of |1.01 Professional Employment Standards |
| |Present 1.01 Professional Employment Standards |professional appearance for healthcare professionals.|PowerPoint Presentation, |
| |PowerPoint Presentation, slide 3-4. | |slides 3-4 |
| |Facilitate general discussion about professional | | |
| |appearance. | | |
| |Note: Facilitate discussion related to appearance of | | |
| |healthcare professionals by having the students | | |
| |respond to: | | |
| |Why is personal hygiene an important trait of the | | |
| |healthcare professional? | | |
| |Visualize a healthcare professional. How does their | | |
| |appearance impact that image? | | |
| |Do you think image is important in a healthcare | | |
| |career? | | |
| |Distribute handout. | | |
| |Present PowerPoint Presentation, slide # 4 to review | | |
| |professional appearance guidelines. | | |
| |Students will record class discussion in the space | |1.01 Professional |
| |provided on the handout. | |Appearance |
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| |Illustrate Professional Appearance |Students will REMEMBER (A1) professional appearance |Resources to make illustration of |
| |Provide resources for this activity. |for healthcare professionals. |professional appearance: |
| |Students will illustrate appropriate professional | |Copy paper |
| |appearance using magazine cutouts or by drawing | |Magazines for cutting out pictures |
| |pictures. | |Glue |
| |Have students present their illustrations and discuss| |Crayons |
| |options for appropriate appearance of the healthcare | | |
| |professional. | | |
| |Professional Characteristics |Students will REMEMBER (A1) the characteristics |1.01 Professional Employment Standards |
| |Distribute handout. |needed by the healthcare professional. |PowerPoint Presentation, slides 5-6 |
| |Present 1.01 Professional Employment Standards | | |
| |PowerPoint Presentation, slides 5-6. | |1.01 Professional Characteristics |
| |Facilitate discussion and provide examples of the | |Handout |
| |terms related to professional characteristics. | | |
| |Students will record their notes and the examples on | | |
| |the handout. | | |
| |Job Seeking and Job Keeping Skills |Students will REMEMBER (A1) job seeking and job |1.01 Professional Employment Standards |
| |Distribute handout. |keeping skills. |PowerPoint Presentation, slides 7-19 |
| |Present 1.01 Professional Employment Standards | | |
| |PowerPoint Presentation, slides 7-19. | |1.01 Job Seeking and Job Keeping Skills|
| |Facilitate discussion by having students restate how | |Handout and KEY |
| |they will prepare for an interview. | | |
| |Students will record their notes and examples on the | | |
| |handout. | | |
| |Job Seeking Skills |Students will APPLY (C3) job seeking skills. |1.01 Student Portfolio Rubric |
| |NOTE: Completion of this activity can be spaced | |Handout |
| |throughout the semester. | |
| |Review the Student Portfolio Rubric items. (This was | |docs/portfolio-rubric-2009.pdf |
| |distributed in Activity # 2.) | | |
| |Distribute and review the HOSA competitive event | |HOSA Competitive Events Guidelines |
| |guidelines for Job Seeking Skills, including the | |Job Seeking Skills |
| |Judges Rating Sheet. | |
| |Student will: | |i/js.pdf |
| |write a cover letter | | |
| |complete the application for a job the student is | |1.01 Beaverton Clinic Job Application |
| |qualified for | |Handout |
| |write a resume | | |
| |participate in a mock job interview conducted by the | | |
| |teacher or teacher designee. | | |
| |Use the Student Portfolio Rubric to grade the cover | | |
| |letter (letter of introduction) and the Resume’. | | |
| |Use the HOSA competitive event guidelines for Job | | |
| |Seeking Skills to grade the application, job | | |
| |interview, and to determine the final grade for this | | |
| |project. | | |
| |Completed documents will be included in the student’s| | |
| |portfolio. | | |
1.01 Healthcare Career Preparation Name: ___________________
Handout Date: ____________________
Directions: Give examples of the terms related to healthcare career preparation as you view the PowerPoint presentation and participate in class discussion.
|Term |Definition |Examples |
|Abilities |Competence in an activity or occupation | |
| |because of one’s skill, training, or other | |
| |qualifications. | |
|Interests |Something that concerns, involves, draws the | |
| |attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a | |
| |person. | |
|Values |Relative worth, merit, or importance. The | |
| |ideals imparted by society which have an | |
| |affective regard – either positive or | |
| |negative. | |
|Associate’s Degree |Degree awarded by a vocational-technical | |
| |school or community college after successful | |
| |completion of a two-year course of study or | |
| |its equivalent. | |
|Bachelor’s Degree |Degree awarded by a college or university | |
| |after a person has completed a four-year | |
| |course of study or its equivalent. | |
|Master’s Degree |Degree awarded by college or university after | |
| |completion of one or more years of prescribed | |
| |study beyond a Bachelor’s Degree. | |
|Doctorate Degree |Degree awarded by college or university after | |
| |completion of a prescribed course study beyond| |
| |a Master’s Degree. Usually 1 -2 years. Some | |
| |require additional 4 – 6 years of | |
| |training/study. | |
Healthcare Career Preparation Handout Page 2
|Certification |The issuing of a statement or certificate by a| |
| |professional organization to a person who has | |
| |met the requirements of education and/or | |
| |performance and who meets the standards sets | |
| |by the organization. The person is certified. | |
|Licensure |Process by which a government agency | |
| |authorizes individuals to work in a given | |
| |occupation. Person must pass a state mandated| |
| |board exam and maintain certain standards. | |
| |The person is licensed. | |
|Registration |Process whereby a regulatory body in a given | |
| |healthcare area administers examinations | |
| |and/or maintains a list of qualified | |
| |personnel. | |
| |The person is registered. | |
1.01 Professional Appearance Handout Name _________________
Handout Date __________________
Directions: Record class discussion in the column provided. Use handout as a study guide.
|Professional Appearance |Guidelines |Class Discussion |
|Uniform/clothing |Neat, clean, wrinkle free | |
| |Name badge in site | |
| |Closed toe, supportive shoes | |
|Personal hygiene |Avoid strong perfumes | |
| |Good oral hygiene | |
| |Control body odors | |
| |Short, clean natural nails | |
|Hair and jewelry |Long hair must be pulled back | |
| |Jewelry limited to watch and stud | |
| |earrings | |
|Other |Avoid excessive makeup | |
| |Cover tattoos | |
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1.01 Professional Characteristics Handout Name ____________________
Handout Date _____________________
Directions: Give examples of professional characteristics as you view the PowerPoint presentation and participate in class discussion.
|Professional Characteristics|Definition |Examples/Notes |
|Empathy |Being able to identify with and | |
| |understand another person’s feelings, | |
| |or situations | |
|Honesty |Truthfulness and Integrity | |
|Patience |Tolerant and understanding; able to | |
| |deal with frustrations | |
|Dependability |Reliable & prompt; can be counted on | |
|Willingness to Learn |Lifelong learner; adaptable | |
|Acceptance of Criticism |Learn from feedback from others | |
|Enthusiasm |Positive attitude and enjoy work | |
|Self – Motivation |Self-initiative; ability to begin or | |
| |follow through with a task | |
|Tact |Ability to say or do the kindest thing| |
| |in a difficult situation | |
|Competence |Qualified and capable of performing a | |
| |task | |
|Responsibility |Willing to be held accountable for | |
| |actions | |
|Discretion |Using good judgment in what you say or| |
| |do | |
|Team Player |Ability to work well with others; | |
| |doing your part to provide quality | |
| |patient care | |
1.01 Job Seeking and Job Keeping Name: _________________
Handout Date: __________________
Directions: Record notes and class discussion about job seeking and job keeping while viewing the PowerPoint presentation and participating in class discussion.
1. Job Seeking ________________________________________________________
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2. Cover Letter Guidelines ______________________________________________
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3. Resume’ Guidelines _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Application Guidelines _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Interview Skills Guidelines ____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Job Keeping ________________________________________________________
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7. Professional Development _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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1.01 Job Seeking and Job Keeping Name: _________________
Handout KEY Date: __________________
Directions: Record notes about job seeking and job keeping while viewing the PowerPoint presentation and participating in class discussion.
1. Job Seeking ______________________________________________________________
Evaluate abilities____________________________________________________________
Decide on job type__________________________________________________________
Explore job sources, materials, resources available to you___________________________
Identify places of employment_________________________________________________
Prepare to apply for jobs_____________________________________________________
2. Cover Letter Guidelines ____________________________________________________
Purpose and interest in position________________________________________________
Why qualified for position_____________________________________________________
Resume’ included and highlight features that are important__________________________
State clearly how you can be contacted__________________________________________
3. Resume’ Guidelines _______________________________________________________
Personal identifying information, career objective, education, skills,____________________ accomplishments, work experience, references____________________________________
One page in length__________________________________________________________
4. Application Guidelines _Read the directions before you write_______________________
Print neatly or type__________________________________________________________
Use correct spelling and punctuation____________________________________________
Use a black pen, if hand written________________________________________________
Fill out each item neatly and completely_________________________________________
Be sure all information is correct and truthful______________________________________
Proofread the completed application ____________________________________________
5. Interview Skills
Have all necessary information:____
Social Security number___________
References contact information____
Dress appropriately______________
Be prepared for questions________
Do: be on time, be prepared, ask questions, send a thank you note
Don’t: answer discriminatory____ questions, take a cell phone to the interview, chew gum___________
6. Job Keeping _ Professional attributes, Correct grammar, Punctuality, Preparation,_ Teamwork, Positive attitude, Responsibility, Efficient and willing to learn__________
7. Professional Development: Purpose
Lifelong learning commitment_____
Leadership skills_______________
Promotes research_____________
Scope of practice guidelines_____
Professional Development: Achieved
Continuing Education Courses_____
Professional organizations________
Mentors_______________________
Professional Journals____________
[pic] Beaverton Clinic Job Application
(PLEASE PRINT)
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Social Security Number: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________________ Other Phone: ______________________________
Email Address ________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a valid Driver’s License? ( Yes ( No License # _______________ Exp. Date: __________
Date of Application ______________________________
Position(s) Applied for __________________________________________________________________
(If Nursing, what department)
Referral Sources: ( Employment Agency ( Advertisement ( Friend ( Relative ( Other __________
Emergency Contact (Name & Relationship of Relative)
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________________ Other Phone: ______________________________
On what date are you available for work? __________________________________________________
Can you furnish a work permit if you are under 18? (Yes ( No ( Not applicable
Have you filed an application here before? (Yes ( No (If Yes, give date___________________)
Do you have any relatives currently employed here? (Yes ( No
Are you employed now? (Yes ( No May we contact your present employer? (Yes ( No
Are you prevented lawfully from becoming employed in this country because of Visa or immigration status? (Yes ( No (Proof of citizenship or immigration status is required upon employment)
Are you available to work ( Full-time ( Part-time ( Temporary ( Weekends
Can you travel if a job requires it? ( Yes ( No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? ( Yes ( No (Conviction does not necessarily disqualify applicant from employment)
Have you ever had your professional license suspended or revoked? (Yes ( No ( Not applicable
Veteran of U.S. Military Service? (Yes ( No ( If Yes, what branch? _________________________
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D
01. Beaverton Clinic Job Application page 2
Handout
Education History
Circle highest grade completed 8 9 10 11 12 GED College 1 2 3 4 Graduate 1 2 3 4
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Courses or training relevant to the position you are applying for: _________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Skills, certification or licensure: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employment
Starting with your present position, list all employment in the last 5 years.
|Employer (Name, address & |Job Title/Responsibilities |Dates of Employment |Salary |Reason for Leaving |
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I certify that I have given a true and complete accounting for all information on this form to the best of my knowledge. I authorize previous employers and educational institutions to provide any information requested by Beaverton Clinic.
___________________________________________________ _______________________________
Signature Date
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D
1.01 Prototype Assessment Items
Note: These items illustrate the types of items used in the item bank for this objective. All items have been written to match the cognitive process of the remember verb in the objective. Questions require students to recall terms or words related to job seeking and keeping. These exact questions will not be used on the secured test, but questions in similar formats will be used.
These assessment items may be used as prototypes by teachers and students to generate similar items to comprise formative assessments for you classroom. This strategy is especially helpful during the field test year when classroom item banks are not available. Results of formative assessment should be used to diagnose levels of mastery, determine if re-teaching is needed, and guide further instruction.
1. A professional way to highlight a person’s knowledge, skills and abilities is with a:
a. classroom activity.
b. letter of recommendation.
c. PowerPoint presentation.
d. professional portfolio.
Answer: D
2. A government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. The person must pass a state mandated Board Exam and maintain certain standards. This person holds a(n) :
a. advanced degree.
b. certificate.
c. license.
d. registration.
Answer: C
3. When seeking a job, which documents background and skills?
a. application.
b. cover letter.
c. interview.
d. resume’.
Answer: D
4. Michelle lost her grandmother to cancer and when taking care of a dying patient at her clinical site, she listened carefully to the family’s concerns. This demonstrated the characteristic of:
a. dependability.
b. empathy.
c. honesty.
d. patience.
Answer: B
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02. Job Application page 1
Handout
Applications are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
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