Care/service provided by the healthcare professional

- Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional - Describe the limits of authority and responsibility - legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career - Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation - Describe the educational requirements for the profession/occupation - Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program. - State how much time it takes to complete the program - Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions - What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care - Identify the professional certification or registration required - What is the job availability for this profession? How many jobs are expected to become available? - Growth trends in the field: How much is the profession growing? - Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication - Is experience required for the jobs? How much? Explain. - Salary: What is the entry-level salary? What is the salary with experience? - Entry level and with experience - Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education - Local, state or national professional organizations and the cost to join as a student. - Professional journal with publication address and cost. - How many and how often? Describe 2 or more ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs - Conduct an interview with a healthcare professional (in-person, by phone or virtually) - How would they describe a typical day at work? - What advice would they give you as you enter the profession? - Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. What are your attributes, experiences or influences? - Describe your personal career short– and long-term plans. Include steps. - How do you plan to enter this field? Include goals, objectives, and strategies.