Format
 The required format is APA 6th ed.
o Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat, and well organized using correct spelling
and grammar.

 Body of the Report
o In APA 6th ed. format
o No abstract or introduction
o The body length is three to five pages. No less than 3 and not to exceed 5 pages.
o New Times Roman, 12-point font
o One inch margins
o Double spaced
o Left justification
o No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures
o Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only

 References 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.
o Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the
reference page.
o Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional
journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
o Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference

CONTENT AND APA CITATION
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
 Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)
 Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)
 Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
 Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
 Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the
program. (using correct APA citations)
 State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)
 Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using
correct APA citations) (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 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
 Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)
 Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
 Are 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. Include goals,
objectives and strategies.

SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
 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 correct APA 6th 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 – 5 pages with separate reference page.
 Correct spelling and grammar.

Format
 The required format is APA 6th ed.
o Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat, and well organized using correct spelling
and grammar.

 Body of the Report
o In APA 6th ed. format
o No abstract or introduction
o The body length is three to five pages. No less than 3 and not to exceed 5 pages.
o New Times Roman, 12-point font
o One inch margins
o Double spaced
o Left justification
o No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures
o Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only

 References 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.
o Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the
reference page.
o Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional
journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
o Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference

CONTENT AND APA CITATION
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
 Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)
 Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)
 Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
 Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)
 Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the
program. (using correct APA citations)
 State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)
 Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using
correct APA citations) (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 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
 Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)
 Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
 Are 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. Include goals,
objectives and strategies.

SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
 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 correct APA 6th 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 – 5 pages with separate reference page.
 Correct spelling and grammar.