Career Exploration Paper

The required format is APA 7th ed. Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat and well organized, using correct spelling and grammar.

• Cover Page:
• In APA 7th ed format.
• All pages are numbered.
• Body of the report:
• In APA 7th Edition
• No abstract, introduction, or author’s note.
• The body length is 3-5 pages (not including cover or reference pages). Not less than 3 and not more than 5 pages.
• Paragraph format only.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Margin: 1 inch on all sides.
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• Alignment: Left-aligned
• No list, bullets, graphics, tables, or pictures.
• Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only.
• Reference Page:
• The title is References, not Works Cited or Bibliography.
• Indicate the exact source of the specific information used in the paper by citing all references on the reference page.
• Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the reference page.
• Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
• Wikipedia and Google are not acceptable as references.

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Describe the day-to-day 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 specific Code of Ethics for this health care occupation

2. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Describe the specific educational requirements to enter the profession/occupation, i.e., courses, internship, examinations, etc.

What is the minimum degree or certification or licensure that can be earned for this health care career?

Identify the professional certification, licensure or registration required.

3. EMPLOYMENT

Job availability: What is the job availability for this profession? How many jobs are expected to become available?

Growth trends in the field: By what percentage is the profession growing?

How many jobs are advertised locally?

Work experience: Is experience required for the advertised jobs? How much? Explain.

Salaries: What are the salaries, both entry-level and with experience

Advancement opportunities: Are there positions that may or may not require additional education?

4. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Organization: Name a local, state or national professional organization and the cost to join as a student.

Journal: Name a professional journal or magazine with a subscription cost.

CEUs: Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many and how often?

Ways to earn CEUs: Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of the professional organization can earn CEUs.

5. REFLECTION AND PERSONAL CAREER PLAN

Reflect on how you see yourself fitting into this profession. What are your personal attributes, experiences, or inspirations?

Describe your personal career plan. Prompt Microsoft Copilot by requesting help with a five-year career plan, sharing information about your major, what setting you want to work in, any specialties or higher degrees you want to pursue, and which area of the state, country, or world you want to practice in. Then, fact-check AI’s recommendations using reliable sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or your dream job hospital’s careers page.

• What did you learn from Co-pilots suggested career plan? Did you learn anything new? How accurate was it? Do you think the plan is feasible for you?.