Allied Health Career Preparation
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Course Introduction
Allied Health Career Preparation introduces students to the diverse professions within the allied health field, covering key roles, responsibilities, and the educational pathways required for various careers. The course emphasizes essential skills such as effective communication, ethical decision-making, teamwork, and professional conduct in healthcare settings. Through exploration of current trends, job outlooks, and credentialing requirements, students will develop a foundational understanding of the industry and create personalized plans for academic and career success. The curriculum also includes resume-building, interview techniques, and strategies for professional growth to equip students for entry into allied health programs or the workforce.
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Career Development for Health Professionals 4th Edition by Lee Haroun MA MBA
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Chapter 1: Your Career Starts Now
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Q1) Which statement best describes your future as a health care worker?
A) The education you get now will be enough to keep you employed for many years to come.
B) Moving up the career ladder in your occupational area is the only way to get ahead.
C) Health care workers are in great demand, and good entry-level jobs should be easy to find.
D) Although the outlook for future employment in health care looks promising, some workers may have to adapt their skills to different positions and job titles.
Answer: D
Q2) Most patients are concerned only with how well you have been trained to do your job.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Your Resume Starts Now
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Q1) Which of the following is the best example of a transferable skill an applicant could use when applying for a job in health care?
A) Using tools to repair cars
B) Providing good customer service
C) Preparing food
D) Handling cash responsibly
Answer: B
Q2) Why does the author suggest you start thinking about your resume as you begin your educational program?
A) You'll have a head start on the job search when you graduate.
B) It takes a long time to complete and starting now gives you time to complete it.
C) Knowing the contents of a resume can motivate you as a student.
D) It will give you time to contact references.
Answer: C
Q3) The purpose of affirmations is to convince employers of your qualifications.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Developing Your Personal Skills
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Q1) Which of the following best describes a personal mission statement?
A) It is a list of your professional goals.
B) It includes affirmations to use when the going gets tough.
C) It is a list of people and resources to help you succeed.
D) It contains your personal values and what you hope to accomplish in life.
Answer: D
Q2) Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?
A) Avoid contact with her boss as much as possible.
B) Talk about the situation when she is with her friends.
C) Look for a new job.
D) Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity.
Answer: D
Q3) The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can
A) tutor you when you have trouble understanding your classes.
B) guide you in your quest for professional success.
C) provide you with contacts to help you find a job.
D) give you a good reference when you apply for jobs.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Strategies for Adult Students
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Q1) If you are older than one of your instructors, it is a good idea to
A) transfer to a class that has an older instructor.
B) let your instructor know you have more experience than she does.
C) learn as much you can from the instructor.
D) help the instructor by adding as much as possible to class discussions.
Q2) Which adult population, according to some sources, reports the most difficulties in adjusting to the role of student?
A) Single women
B) Married women
C) Single men
D) Married men
Q3) When making plans to return to school, it is recommended that adult students
A) make their own decisions based on what is best for them.
B) include family members in discussions about what they want to do.
C) let family members vote on whether they should go to school.
D) make the decision and inform family members that they expect their cooperation.
Q4) Some children enjoy working on their homework along with their parents.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Strategies for English As A Second Language
Students
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Q1) Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A) Although he was in pain, he was cooperative with the nurse.
B) Although he was in pain, but he was cooperative with the nurse.
C) Although he was in pain and he was cooperative with the nurse.
D) Although he was in pain, because he was cooperative with the nurse.
Q2) The phrase "about face," which means to change one's mind completely, is an example of a (an)
A) phrasal verb.
B) idiomatic expression.
C) present participle.
D) word in context.
Q3) If you want to develop a standard American accent, the best models would be
A) your friends and classmates.
B) your instructors.
C) movie stars.
D) television news announcers.
Q4) Knowing a Romance language, such as Spanish, French, or Romanian, can be helpful in learning medical terminology.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Q1) If you are a hyperactive person, which of the following suggestions would most likely be helpful?
A) Engage in physical exercise just before bedtime to tire yourself out.
B) Do relaxation exercises or yoga regularly.
C) Concentrate on sitting quietly for long periods of time.
D) Watch television in the evenings before going to bed.
Q2) It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If you plan to ask for accommodations to compensate for a learning disability, the disability must be disclosed to a potential employer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to A) avoid speaking or asking questions in class.
B) practice speaking alone in front of a mirror.
C) speak as quickly as possible before forgetting what they want to say.
D) speak only when they can use notes.
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Chapter 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information
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Q1) What is the Cornell note-taking system?
A) Setting up note-taking pages with extra space for writing follow-up notes, questions, and summaries after you've taken notes in class
B) An outline form that increases your ability to take down the most important information
C) A guide developed by Cornell professors to help instructors organize their lectures
D) A kind of shorthand system, including abbreviations, to increase your note-taking speed
Q2) The ______ is a useful section of your textbook where you may find the meanings of words you do not know.
A) appendix
B) bibliography
C) glossary
D) index
Q3) Informal outlines are the best way to take notes in class.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information
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Q1) When joining two sentences into one without a connecting word such as "and," you separate them with a
A) colon.
B) comma.
C) dash.
D) semicolon.
Q2) Grammar and spelling are not as important as writing good content.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The instructor has just handed out a long final exam that contains different types of questions. What is the first thing you should do?
A) Skim quickly through the entire test, paying special attention to the directions for each part.
B) Start with the first question and move through the test as quickly as possible.
C) Read all the questions carefully, answering the easy ones first.
D) Look for the questions that are worth the most points and answer them first.
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Chapter 9: Developing Your Practical Skills
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Q1) Creating a personal reference guide is a good way to
A) demonstrate your organizational skills to future employers at job interviews.
B) keep your class notes and handouts from instructors in one place.
C) save and organize information you may use on the job.
D) ensure that you have what you need for lab classes.
Q2) Which of the following is the basic metric unit for measuring length?
A) Centimeter
B) Millimeter
C) Meter
D) Kilometer
Q3) The metric system works on a base of 10. This means that
A) the system has 10 units of measurement.
B) the units of each type of measurement are multiples of 10.
C) metric units are about 10 times the size of the equivalent units in the English system.
D) you always divide by 10 to convert from one metric number to another.
Q4) No one can be perfect, so perfection is never expected from health care workers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Developing Your People Skills
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Q1) You are engaged in a conversation with a patient. Stating in your own words what you think she means after she has spoken is called
A) acknowledging.
B) showing empathy.
C) reflecting.
D) paraphrasing.
Q2) "What brings you to the clinic today?" is an example of a(an) A) probing question.
B) closed-ended question.
C) open-ended question.
D) leading question.
Q3) Leaning forward toward the person you are talking with is a way of showing you are interested in the conversation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When you are speaking, your listener is more likely to believe the message sent by your facial expressions than your words.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Becoming a Professional
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Q1) Dr. Singh is glad that the staff members at his clinic are considerate of each other. The most important reason is that this
A) improves patient outcomes.
B) saves him money running the clinic.
C) creates more pleasant working conditions.
D) saves him time not having to deal with personnel problems.
Q2) Health care is the second largest service industry in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is recommended that health care workers listen with a "third ear." What does this mean?
A) Listening for clues to determine the patient's real meaning.
B) Taking accurate notes as the patient is speaking.
C) Asking good questions to get more information.
D) Maintaining good eye contact with the patient.
Q4) What does the L stand for in the C.L.E.A.R. service model?
A) laboratory
B) learn
C) leave
D) listen
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Chapter 12: Beginning the Job Search
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Q1) Which is the best way to search for job leads?
A) Focus on the one or two methods you feel most competent and comfortable using.
B) Use only the Internet because it is where most of today's employers post their job openings.
C) Contact only those employers you learn about from career services at your school.
D) Use as many methods as practical.
Q2) Which action best describes how to make use of the Internet for your job search?
A) Limit its use to about 25% of your job-search time and effort.
B) Post your resume on as many websites as possible because the Internet has become the source most employers check when looking for qualified applicants.
C) Use it for most of your job -search activities because it is the most efficient.
D) Use it mostly for networking and meeting people who work in health care.
Q3) Employment ads and articles in the business section of the newspaper can be good sources of information about the local job market.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Finalizing Your Employment Presentation
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Q1) Which statement is true about the skill clusters created for a functional resume?
A) The skills can be acquired from all kinds of experiences, both personal and work-related.
B) There should be at least five clusters, more if possible.
C) The skills should be limited to those acquired from paid employment.
D) There should be an explanation of how each cluster relates to the job you are applying for.
Q2) Employers are not interested in activities that were not part of a paying job.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When preparing a list of references, it is essential that you
A) ask for permission before listing a person as a reference.
B) only include each reference's telephone number or e-mail address.
C) list only those people who are personal friends.
D) include your references on your resume.
Q4) In the Work History section of your resume, you should only list jobs that are related to work in health care.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: The Interview
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Q1) If you are attempting to mirror an interviewer who is businesslike and to the point, the best way to answer questions is to
A) repeat what the interviewer says.
B) give complete but concise answers.
C) give unhurried answers with lots of details.
D) copy the interviewer's nonverbal language.
Q2) Emily tells the interviewer she is enthusiastic about working as a medical assistant. Which of the following is most likely to communicate her enthusiasm to the employer?
A) Her words
B) Her resume
C) Her facial expression
D) Her school record
Q3) Which strategy is best for answering questions at a computerized interview?
A) Be consistent in your answers.
B) Provide as much information as possible in your answers.
C) Do not answer questions that seem unnecessary or repetitive.
D) Take as much time as you need to carefully read and answer the questions.
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Chapter 15: After the Interview
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Q1) Once you are hired, it is legal for the employer to request documentation of your age.
A)True
B)False
Q2) One of the most important things you can do following an interview to increase your chances of being hired is to
A) write a letter in which you try to persuade the employer to hire you for the job.
B) call the employer and tell him or her how much you want the job.
C) ask your references to call the employer and give you a good recommendation.
D) send a thank-you note in which you include any new ideas that support your qualifications.
Q3) Which of the following represents the highest salary?
A) $26,000.00 annually
B) $2300.00 monthly
C) $1000.00 bimonthly (every 2 weeks)
D) $500.00 weekly
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Chapter 16: Success on the Job
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Q1) Most health care facilities today are quite casual with everyone on a first-name basis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You notice that a coworker does a procedure differently from the way you learned in school. What should you do?
A) Tell her you believe her technique is incorrect.
B) Report her to the supervisor.
C) Change the way you do the procedure.
D) Check with your supervisor to make sure your technique conforms to the employer's requirements.
Q3) Health care facilities are regulated by a variety of governmental and private agencies.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which statement best describes problem solving in health care?
A) Solving problems is the responsibility of supervisors
B) Every health care professional should use problem solving skills
C) Developing good problem solving skills takes years of experience
D) Only very creative people are good at solving problems
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Chapter 17: Navigating Your Career
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Q1) Karen's supervisor told her the health care company is letting her go because of downsizing. This means that Karen
A) was not at fault but had a position the company no longer needed.
B) wasn't meeting her performance standards.
C) was being replaced by someone with more experience.
D) lacked the necessary skills to perform her job.
Q2) Job shadowing is recommended for anyone before he or she changes careers or enrolls in training to move up the career ladder.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Starting a business of your own would be a good idea if you are interested in health care but lack self-confidence and prefer to work alone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) It is acceptable to ask your supervisor for suggestions about improving your work performance.
A)True
B)False
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