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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

(Rev. 2013 PL)

COURSE PROJECT: HEALTH CARE CAREER WRITTEN PAPER

GRADING RUBRIC

HSC 0003, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

MEDICAL CAMPUS

20% of overall course grade

CONTENT AND APA FORMAT (90% of written paper grade)

I. JOB DESCRIPTION (18 points maximum)

Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct

APA citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered

0 Not Covered

Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice”

for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered

0 Not Covered

Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA

citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered

0 Not Covered

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION (18 points maximum)

Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA

citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the

program. (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA

citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

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Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required

using correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using

correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APA

citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

III. EMPLOYMENT (18 points maximum)

What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered 0

point Not Covered

Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other

publication (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Salaries - Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct

APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

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IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (18 points maximum)

Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using

correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Are continuing educational units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how

many and how often (using correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing

education requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN (18 points maximum)

Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession.

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Includes goals,

objectives, and strategies.

12 points Completely Covered, 9 points Partially Covered, 3 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

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SOURCES OF INFORMATION (6% of written paper grade)

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 6th end format.

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR (4% of written paper grade)

Overall well organized, with each section containing appropriate content

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Double spaced, 12-pt font size, left justification, 1” margins.

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Body of paper 3 - 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Correct spelling and grammar

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

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