assignment

Unit 2 Checklist-Review the following requirements before submitting the Unit 2 assignment for grading:

· I used the template.

· I added my name

· I added a title.

· I left the questions on the template.

· Entire document is Times New Roman, 12 font, and black color.

· I removed all the information near the bottom that was embedded as student information only (Look at highlighted areas in yellow and reference examples).

· My entire document is double spaced.

· Numbers 1-9 are written out. Numbers 10 and higher are noted as numerical values.

· I added page numbers to the upper right corner of each page.

· I added just a number and not the word page.

· I embedded in-text citations from the websites utilized.

· I have added formatted references for those in-text citations that I used in my discussion on the reference page.

· My references are formatted according to APA (See examples I sent to your email).

· I used the heading References. Yes, with an s (This is the only word to use. DO not use Works Cited).

· I did not bold the heading References.

· My reference page is double spaced.

· I used hanging indents.

· My reference page starts on a new page.

· I reviewed the documents that Dr. Jeff sent to my email, including using in-text citations and proper formatting for the two websites.

· I understand Program Accreditation. If not, please research this term. It’s essential understanding in Healthcare.

· I embedded the name of the accreditation with a brief one or two sentence summary. If there are no programmatic accreditations, I noted that in my discussion.

· I understand what certifications are.

· I listed all the certifications I will need to do my job OR set myself apart from other candidates.

· I fully researched each question and enhanced my knowledge base with these career requirements.

· I will consider submitting my assignment early. By doing so, I can review my Turn It In (TII) report and revise plagiarized items. I understand that the questions are going to be highlighted on my TII report as being copied. Dr. Jeff said it is OK that the questions show up as being copied. Once I revise any plagiarized discussion items, I will resubmit my assignment for grading.

Examples of certifications that healthcare providers require for career paths:

Months to a year(s) to complete:

· Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)

· Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

· Certified EKG Technician (CET)

· Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

· Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

· Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

· Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hours to complete:

· Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

· Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

· Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLA)

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Programmatic Accreditations - Programmatic accreditation, also known as specialized or professional accreditation, is designed for specialized departments, programs, schools, or colleges within a university or institution that has already received accreditation.

· Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

· National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

· American Medical Accreditation Program (AMAP)

· American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (AAHC/URAC)

· Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

· Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

· Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

· Wellness and Health Promotion Accreditation (NCQA)