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A Practical Approach Becoming a Health Care Professional

by: Dimeo, Sandra

A Practical Approach Becoming a Health Care Professional

by: Dimeo, Sandra

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9780135063545
ISBN 10:
013506354X
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/04/2011
Publisher: Pearson

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This is a complete guide on how to become a health care professional. This book is also#xA0;meant to be a tool for professionals#xA0;as they continue in their own pursuit of lifelong involvement in their chosen#xA0;healthcare profession, as well as students they will be supervising in the clinical arena. With comprehensive assignments in each chapter, no other resource is needed to succeed as a healthcare professional!#xA0; #xA0; Topics include: Health Care Professional Programs; Membership in Professional Organizations; Attending Conferences, Workshops, Seminars & In-Services; Participation in Health Related Events; Make Your Thoughts and Opinions Known; Advocacy & Lobbying Efforts; Self Appraisal

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Reviewer List	p. viii
About the Author	p. ix
Students in Health Care Professional Programs	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Study Tips	p. 3
Professional Behaviors	p. 5
Professional Behaviors	p. 6
Interview	p. 7
Checklist	p. 8
Membership in Professional Organizations	p. 11
Student Organizations	p. 11
Professional Organizations	p. 12
Professional Organizations	p. 15
Report of a Profession	p. 16
Attending Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, and In-Services	p. 17
Continuing Education	p. 17
In-Service	p. 19
Seminar	p. 20
Workshop	p. 20
Conference	p. 21
Conclusion	p. 23
Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences	p. 23
Websites	p. 24
Leadership and Participation in Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, and In-Services	p. 25
Leadership	p. 25
Presenting at a Conference, Seminar, or Workshop	p. 26
The Proposal	p. 26
Poster Sessions	p. 28
Collaboration	p. 28
Other Ways to Participate	p. 29
Conference Proposal	p. 30
Group Composite	p. 30
Class In-Service	p. 31
Participation in Health-Related Events	p. 33
Community Involvement	p. 34
Support Groups	p. 34
Community Involvement	p. 35
Poster	p. 36
Support Group	p. 36
Make Your Thoughts and Opinions Known: Group Work	p. 37
Groups	p. 38
Writing	p. 39
Being a Group Member	p. 40
Community of Scholars	p. 41
Commentary	p. 42
Advocacy and Lobbying Efforts	p. 43
Advocacy	p. 43
Lobbying	p. 44
Strategies	p. 45
Letter Writing, Phone Calls, and Visits	p. 46
Sample Letter	p. 47
Cultural Diversity in Health Care	p. 48
Debate	p. 48
Movie Report	p. 49
Self-Appraisal	p. 51
Strengths and Challenges	p. 51
Values	p. 52
Morals	p. 52
Ethics	p. 53
Self-Assessment	p. 53
Characteristics	p. 54
Characteristics	p. 55
Strengths and Challenges	p. 55
Professional Development Plan	p. 56
Professional Activities As An Upperclassman	p. 59
Mentoring	p. 59
Role of Faculty	p. 60
Client-Professional Interaction	p. 60
Conflict Resolution	p. 61
Professionalism	p. 62
Activities	p. 63
Assignments	p. 63
Grant Writing	p. 63
Agency In-Service	p. 64
Strategies for Stress and Time Management	p. 64
Resume, Job Search, and Interviewing	p. 67
Resume	p. 68
Cover Letter	p. 69
Job Search	p. 70
Interview	p. 71
Conclusion	p. 72
Website Search	p. 73
Cover Letter	p. 73
Resume	p. 75
Beyond College	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 80
Glossary of Key Terms	p. 81
Works Cited	p. 83
Index	p. 85
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A Practical Approach Becoming a Health Care Professional

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