INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE

COURSE PROJECT: HEALTH CARE CAREER WRITTEN PAPER
GRADING RUBRIC
15% of overall course grade
CONTENT AND APA CITATION (90% of written paper grade)
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 educational requirements for the profession/occupation (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) (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
 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: How much is the profession growing? (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 for the jobs? How much? Explain. (using correct APA
citations)
 Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)
 Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education (using
correct APA citations)
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IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Local, State or National Professional Organization and cost to join as a student. (using
correct APA citations)
 Professional journal with publication address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
 Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many and
how often? (using correct APA citations)
 Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), 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. What are
your attributes, experiences or influences?
 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.