Standards For Health Care Staff

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Unit VIII Assessment

1. Thinking about which aspect of health care you wish to pursue, conduct an Internet search to find information regarding labor trends with that particular career path. Discuss the information that you find, and share where you found the information. List various places where you find information on possible job openings.

2. Locate a job opening that matches most, if not all, of your occupational preferences. Compose a cover letter and resume as if you are applying for the position.

3. You have been asked to come in for an interview for your dream job. Discuss how you would prepare for the interview, how you would behave during the interview, and the actions you would take after the interview.

4. What are the advantages and disadvantage of taking on a leadership position? What are some ways that you can develop leadership skills?

5. Why is it important to pursue professional development? What are some ways you could develop professionally?

Unit VII Assessment

1. How can you ensure that you are putting your best foot forward during your practicum?

2. Discuss the purpose of a practicum and the benefits that come from participating in a practicum?

3. Identify methods of preparing for your practicum. Do you feel it is important to take steps to prepare for the practicum before it begins? Why, or why not?

4. While you are on your practicum, you are helping out with the patient files. While you are working, you come across the file of one of your favorite teachers from high school. Lately, you have heard rumors about him being ill, maybe even terminally ill. While no one is in the room, you take a peek at his medical file. Is this the type of behavior you should be exhibiting during your practicum? Why, or why not? Explain the rules that you should be following when handling patients’ confidential medical records.

5. What are some behaviors you should avoid during your practicum?

Unit VI Assessment

1. What is the importance of developing personal management skills? What are some methods individuals can use to develop these skills?

2. Think back to the last time you had to go into a medical office for a visit. Did the staff members appear competent to you? Why, or why not? Was there anything about their personal appearances that may have helped you arrive at this decision? If so, what was it?

3. Why is it so important for health care professionals to present a good personal image to their patients? What are some ways that people can improve the ways others view them?

4. Why does there seem to be such a strong connection between an individual’s personal life and professional life? Give some examples that demonstrate this connection.

5. Discuss several methods that companies may use to improve their employees’ health and wellness? Why is it so important for employees to stay healthy and in shape?