Succeeding in the Practicum A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

by Bender, Kimberly

• ISBN13: 9780134880105
• ISBN10: 0134880102
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2019-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson

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A companion for practicum, for the future allied health professional
Succeeding in the Practicum offers a full picture of the practicum experience, including its value and purpose, the expectations for all aspects of the journey, and the benefits and opportunities it presents. Students gain the skills they need to handle new challenges, act responsibly, and develop professionally as they prepare to move into the workforce. Critical thinking, journaling, and role-play activities help learners optimize and reflect on their practicum as they go. With a new MyLab^™, the 3rd edition builds on practical guidance for job searches, interviews, and effective communication.

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0134880102 / 9780134880105 Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e

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• 0134861930 / 9780134861937 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health, 3e
• 013487420X / 9780134874203 Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health, 3e

Author Biography

Kim Bender, a Florida native, attended the University of Central Florida as a scholarship athlete (women’s track & field) in the late 1990s, and studied pre-medical sciences and healthcare leading up to her bachelor of science degree in health services administration. Following this she pursued advanced studies in the field to obtain her master of science degree in health sciences. She began teaching various college healthcare courses at this point, and eventually ended up taking on externship/practicum program coordinator roles at several colleges over the next 15 years. It was working with allied health students pursuing their externships/practical training that inspired her to put together a comprehensive preparation guide to promote student success in this phase of their education. Kim’s other interests and activities are fitness and competitive running, coaching youth and high school track & field, and of greatest importance, taking care of her two awesome children.

Table of Contents

1. The Link Between Your Education and Your Career
2. Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
3. Practicum Site Placement Interviews
4. Attitudes and Perceptions
5. Etiquette and Professional Manners
6. Communication and Developing Professional Relationships
7. Fulfilling the “Student” Role During the Practicum
8. Benefits of Successful Practicum Completion
9. Performance Evaluation and Your Grade
10. Allied Health Practicum: Case Studies
11. Beyond the Practicum: Beginning Your Job Search

Appendix: Selected Allied-Health Certification and Credentialing Resources