Journal Prompt “Even if you are on the right path, you will get run over if you are not moving.” 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Professional Portfolio So what are the components of a portfolio? This is an important document that illustrates your accomplishments. Professional way to highlight a person’s Knowledge , abilities and skills Allows for presentation of your information in an organized manner So what are the components of a portfolio?

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 making

Career Decision Making Let’s look at 3 things that might help influence your career decisions: Abilities Interests Values 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Career Decision Making Abilities Competence in an occupation because of one’s skill, training, or other qualifications Interests Something that draws the attention and curiosity of a person Values Ideals imparted by society representing worth, merit, or importance. Can be either positive or negative 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

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

Levels of Education Associate’s degree Awarded at community, junior or technical colleges Course of study usually lasts two years AA Associate of Arts AS Associate of Applied Sciences i.e. dental assistant 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Levels of Education Bachelor’s degree Course of study usually lasts four years Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing BSN Bachelor’s of Arts Psychology 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Levels of Education Master’s degree Usually a two-year post graduate degree Varies in universities Specializes in a career Master’s of Science in Nursing MSN Master’s in Business MBA Master’s in Public Health MPH 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

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 PhD Doctor of Philosophy 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Levels of Education Doctorate degrees Doctor of Medicine MD Doctor of Chiropractic DC Doctor of Veterinarian DVM Doctor of Nursing DN Doctor of Optometry DO 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Credentialing After degree is awarded, professionals must maintain their credentials to Ensure their competency Certification Licensure Registration 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Credentialing Certification Meeting the requirements of education and/or performance of standards set by an organization The person holding a certification is certified. i.e. certified nursing assistant 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Credentialing Licensure Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. Person must pass a state mandated Board Exam and maintain certain standards. Registered Nurse Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making

Credentialing Registration A regulatory body in a given health care area maintains a list of qualified personnel. The person is registered. The Board of Nursing maintains a list of nurses who are currently licensed Also keeps registry of CNAs 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making