HSC 0003, Introduction to Healthcare Health Sciences
HSC 0003, Introduction to Healthcare Health Sciences
1 Health Care Career Paper Instructions HSC 0003, Introduction to Healthcare Health Sciences and Related Studies Medical Campus Miami Dade College Content The purpose of this paper is for students to research, learn, and write about specific elements of a health care worker’s career. For this paper, you will explore different areas of your health care career: 1) Job Description 2) Education/Registration/Certification 3) Job Outlook and Employment 4) Professional Activities To this end, you will conduct a personal interview with a Health Care Professional of your choice in order to get an “inner-view” into this career. Your paper will conclude with a reflection section where you write out your short-term and long-term personal career plan in narrative form. You will be graded on certain elements for each section, so make sure to understand and carefully follow the scoring rubric for this paper as well as the information in this document. The Miami Dade College Medical Campus Library has resources which can assist you with your research and citing needs. HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 7/2021,DF) 2 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 MDC Learning Resources Website at https://libraryguides.mdc.edu/hsc0003. There you will click on the corresponding tabs for each section of the paper to find resources. You will also find a tab for APA 7th edition information and a Word Template for you to use for this paper. 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 HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 7/2021,DF) 3 Plagiarism The health care career paper is to be the student’s original work. Plagiarism is the improper borrowing of another person’s words, ideas, or methods. If you use another person’s material, you must acknowledge your source. When you cite a source properly, you have given credit to the authors of the information. Also, in citing, you give your readers a way to locate the original material. Note that copying material directly without placing it between quotation marks, even if you provide the source, is an act of plagiarism. HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 7/2021,DF) 4 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE MEDICAL CAMPUS HSC 0003, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE COURSE PROJECT: HEALTH CARE CAREER WRITTEN PAPER GRADING RUBRIC 15% 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 • 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 • Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program. • State how much time it takes to complete the program • Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions • What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career? • Identify the professional certification or registration required 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 • Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 7/2021,DF) 5 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. HSC 0003, Health Care Career Paper (Rev. 7/2021,DF)
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | ||
| Main Postinga | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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| Main Post: Timeliness | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||