Topic The purpose of this paper is for students to research, learn and write abo

Topic
The purpose of this paper is for students to research, learn and write about specific elements of a
health care worker’s career. Students are recommended to choose the health care worker in the
field they are planning to enter. Examples of paper topics include: Registered Nurse, Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer, Dental Hygienist, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage
Therapist, Radiographic Technologist, etc. The Miami Dade College Campus’s (Medical
Campus) Library has resources dedicated to these careers. Do not choose physicians or dentists,
as a topic as this paper is not designed for those careers.
Format
• The required format is APA 7th
ed.
o Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat, and well organized using correct
spelling and grammar,
o Students should use the information and resources located on the MDC Learning
Resources Website at https://libraryguides.mdc.edu/c.php? g=239325&p=1591789.
There you will click on the corresponding tabs for each section of the paper to find
resources. You will also find a tab for APA 7th ed. information and a Microsoft
Word Template for you to use for this paper.
• A Cover Page
o In APA 7th ed. format
o All pages are numbered
• Body of the Report
o In APA 7th ed. format
o No abstract, introduction or author’s note
o The body length is three to four pages. No less than 3 and not to exceed 4
pages.
o New Times Roman, 12-point font
o One inch margins
o Double spaced
o Left justification
o No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures
o Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only
• References Page
o The title is References not Works Cited or Bibliography
o Indicate the exact source of the specific information used in the paper by citing
all references on the reference page.
o Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the
reference page.
o Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional
journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
o Wikipedia and Google are not acceptable as a reference.
CONTENT AND APA CITATION (90% of written paper grade)
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
• Describe the day-to-day care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used
correct APA citations)
• Describe the limits of authority and responsibility – legislated “scope of practice” for
this health care career. (used correct APA citations)
• Describe the specific “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct
APA citations)
II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• Describe the specific educational requirements to enter the profession/occupation;
i.e., courses, internship, examinations, etc. (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 correct
APA citations)
• What is the minimum 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
• Job availability: 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: By what percentage is the profession growing? (using
correct APA citations)
• Locally advertised jobs: How many jobs are advertised locally, for example, in the
Sunday Herald or other publication? (using correct APA citations)
• Work experience: Is experience required for the advertised jobs? How much?
Explain. (using correct APA citations)
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HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 12/2021, PI)
• Salaries: What are the entry-level and with experience salaries? (using correct APA
citations)
• Advancement opportunities: What are two or more positions that may or may not
require additional education? (using correct APA citations)
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Organization: Name a local, state or national professional organization and the cost to
join as a student. (using correct APA citations)
• Journal: Name a professional journal or magazine with subscription cost. (using correct
APA citations)
• CEUs: Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How
many and how often? (using correct APA citations)
• Ways to earn CEUs: Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of
the professional organization can earn CEUs. (using correct APA citations)
V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
• Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. What are your
personal attributes, experiences, or inspirations?
• Describe your personal career plan. How do you plan to enter this field?
Include goals, objectives and strategies.
SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR (10% of written
paper grade)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
• At least 6 substantial references are used. They may include: books; professional journal
articles; and web sites.
• All references are correctly cited on the Reference page in correct APA 7th ed format.
ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR
• Well organized, with each section containing appropriate content
• Double spaced, 12-pt font size, 1” margins.
• Body of paper 3 – 4 pages with separate cover page and reference page.
• Correct spelling and grammar.
Comments from Customer
expert in radiology technology is needed for this paper