Physical Therapy Assistant Career Paper

CONTENT AND APA FORMAT (90% of written paper grade)
I. JOB DESCRIPTION: (used correctly APA citations)
– 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 requirements for the profession/occupation.
– Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the program in Miami Dade County.
– State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)
– 2 HSC 0003, VB Introduction to Health Care Lecture, Paper Rubric (Rev. 2017 Lassiter) Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required (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 the 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)
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
– 3 HSC 0003, VB Introduction to Health Care Lecture, Paper Rubric (Rev. 2017 Lassiter) Local/State/National Professional Organizations (the cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)
– Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
– Our 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. Includes goals, objectives, and strategies.
*SOURCES OF INFORMATION (6% of written paper grade) 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 the correct APA 6th end format.
*ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR (4% of written paper grade) 4 HSC 0003, VB Introduction to Health Care Lecture, Paper Rubric (Rev. 2017 Lassiter) Overall well organized, with each section containing appropriate content:
– Double spaced
– 12-pt font size
– Left justification
– 1” margins.
– Body of paper 3 – 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.