In this course, we will focus on select allied health careers, studying a variety of different levels, responsibilities, settings, education needs and amounts of patient contact. We will look at things like the degree or training needed for each job, the environment one would work in, how much money the position could make, and the facts of the actual working day.
Then, within each job group, we will explore important aspects that are applicable to the entire field of allied health, such as behaving ethically, working as a team, keeping patients safe and free from infections and germs, honoring diverse needs of diverse patients, and following laws and policies.
The last unit will then include several activities that allow the student to seriously engage with their career exploration and selection.
Pre-requisites:
Since this course leans heavily on reporting and research, students should already know how to choose appropriate resources (especially online), and how to properly cite those resources.
Supplies and resources:
2-4 pieces of poster board/large paper (or graphics/drawing software)
Access to newspaper/media archives
2-5 Paper plates
Drawing tools
Suggested: Copy of the book “Alex, the Life of a Child” by Frank DeFord