Job description

Format • The required format is APA 7th edition • The paper is to be neat and well organized using correct spelling and grammar. It is highly recommended to use Microsoft Word. • Students should use the information and resources located on the • A Cover Page • All pages are numbered • Body of the paper is one to two paragraphs per section • Length of the body of the paper is three to four pages • Times New Roman 12-point font • One inch margins, double-space, left justification • No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures • Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only • Reference 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. Don’t neglect to include the in-text citations as well. o Only references cited in the paper (the in-text citations) are to be included on the reference page. o Include a minimum of 5 different sources of information (books, professional journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.). o Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference CONTENT AND APA CITATION I. JOB DESCRIPTION • 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 II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION • Describe the educational requirements for the profession/occupation - Dental Hygienist • Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program. • - Broward College – South Florida State College • State how much time it takes to complete the program • - 3 years • Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions • Broward College $8,606 – South Florida State College $16,880 • What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career? • - Associates Degree • Identify the professional certification or registration required • Applicant must successfully complete the required examinations: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. ADEX Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination • III. JOB OUTLOOK AND EMPLOYMENT

• 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. • Salaries - Entry level and with experience $58K entry level, $100K with experiene • Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • Local, State or National Professional Organization and cost to join as a student. • Professional journal with publication address and cost. • Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many and how often? • Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs V. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW-“INNER-VIEW” • Identify a health care professional in your chosen career. • Conduct an interview with the health care 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? . VI. 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 5 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.