Healthcare Career Preparation Objective Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Journal Prompt “Even if you are on the right path, you will get run over if you are not moving.” 2

Professional Portfolio You will develop your professional portfolio as the course progresses. This is an important document that illustrates your accomplishments Remember elements of healthcare career decision making3

Professional Portfolio Professional way to highlight a person’s knowledge abilities skills Allows for presentation of your information in an organized manner Reflects an integration of classroom activities 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making4

Professional Portfolio Components Letter of introduction Resume’ Project Writing sample Work-based learning Oral presentation (Speech) Service learning (Community service) Credentials Technology Leadership Other content 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making5

Career Decision Making  Abilities  Interests  Values 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making6

Career Decision Making Abilities  Competence in an activity or occupation because of one’s skill, training, or other qualifications 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making7

Career Decision Making Interests  Something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making8

Career Decision Making Values  Relative worth, merit, or importance. The ideals imparted by society and have an affective regard – either positive or negative 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making9

Career Decision Making Review examples  Abilities  Interests  Values 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making10

Levels of Education  Associate’s degree  Bachelor’s degree  Master’s degree  Doctorate degree 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making11

Levels of Education  Associate’s degree Undergraduate degree Awarded at community colleges, junior colleges and some four-year colleges Course of study usually lasts two years 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making12

Levels of Education Bachelor’s degree  Undergraduate degree  Course of study usually lasts four years 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making13

Levels of Education Master’s degree  One- or two-year post graduate degree  Structure differs with the university  Specialized 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making14

Levels of Education Doctorate degree  Highest level of study or research  Usually takes one to two years to complete after Master’s degree  Some require an additional four to six years.  Qualifies the holder to practice a specific profession 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making15

Levels of Education Review examples  Associate’s degree  Bachelor’s degree  Master’s degree  Doctorate degree 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making16

Credentialing  Certification  Licensure  Registration 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making17

Credentialing Certification  Meeting the requirements of education and/or performance of standards set by an organization  The person holding a certification is certified Remember elements of healthcare career decision making18

Credentialing Licensure  Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. Person must pass a state mandated Board Exam and maintain certain standards.  The person holds a license Remember elements of healthcare career decision making19

Credentialing Registration  A regulatory body in a given health care area administers examinations and/or maintains a list of qualified personnel.  The person is registered Remember elements of healthcare career decision making20

Credentialing Review examples  Certification  Licensure  Registration 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making21