Format
• The required format is APA 7th edition
• The paper is to be neat and well organized using correct spelling and grammar.
It is highly recommended to use Microsoft Word.
• Students should use the information and resources located on the
• A Cover Page
• All pages are numbered
• Body of the paper is one to two paragraphs per section
• Length of the body of the paper is three to four pages
• Times New Roman 12-point font
• One inch margins, double-space, left justification
• No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures
• Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only
• Reference 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. Don’t neglect to include the in-text citations as well.
o Only references cited in the paper (the in-text citations) are to be included on the
reference page. o Include a minimum of 5 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 –
• 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 educational requirements for the profession/occupation – Dental
Hygienist
• Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program.
• – Broward College – South Florida State College
• State how much time it takes to complete the program
• – 3 years
• Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions
• Broward College $8,606 – South Florida State College $16,880
• What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care
career?
• – Associates Degree
• Identify the professional certification or registration required
• Applicant must successfully complete the required examinations: National Board
Dental Hygiene Examination. ADEX Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination
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III. JOB OUTLOOK AND EMPLOYMENT
• What is the job availability for this profession? How many jobs are expected to
become available?
• Growth trends in the field: How much is the profession growing?
• Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other
publication
• Is experience required for the jobs? How much? Explain.
• Salaries – Entry level and with experience $58K entry level, $100K with experiene
• Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Local, State or National Professional Organization and cost to join as a student.
• Professional journal with publication address and cost.
• Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many and
how often?
• Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of a professional
organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs
V. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW-“INNER-VIEW”
• Identify a health care professional in your chosen career.
• Conduct an interview with the health care professional (in-person by phone or
virtually).
• How would they describe a typical day at work?
• What advice would they give you as you enter the profession?
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VI. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
• Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. What are your attributes,
experiences or influences?
• Describe your personal career plan. How do you plan to enter this field? Include
goals, objectives and strategies.
SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR
(10% of written paper grade)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
• At least 5 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 7th 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 – 4 pages with separate cover page and reference page.
• Correct spelling and grammar.
