HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 2014, PL)
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
MEDICAL CAMPUS
HSC 0003, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
COURSE PROJECT: HEALTH CARE CAREER WRITTEN PAPER
GRADING RUBRIC
20% of overall course grade
CONTENT AND APA CITATION (90% of written paper grade)
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)
Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)
Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)
II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the program. (using correct APA citations)
State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)
Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)
What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using correct APA citations)
Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APA
citations)
III. EMPLOYMENT
What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)
Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)
Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication (using correct APA citations)
Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)
Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)
Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct APA citations)
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HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 2014, PL)
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)
Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how many and how often (using correct APA citations)
Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)
V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession.
Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Include goals, objectives and strategies.
SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR (10% of written
paper grade)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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 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 – 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.
Correct spelling and grammar.
