Homework: Education, Certification and Credentials
This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s):
• Define the required education, certification, and credentials needed at the national and state level for a given health care profession.
Instructions
For this Homework, you will do research on the internet, conduct an online job search, and review the catalog link for your degree program, accessible from the Reading page.
Here are some helpful websites to get you started with your online research:
Occupational outlook handbook: Bureau of Labor Statistics. O*Net Online
Using the information that you learn from online sources and the materials from the Reading, answer the questions that follow. You are encouraged to use this template to help you complete the Homework.
1. State your chosen degree program at Purdue University Global. If you are a campus student, please list your home campus.
2. What is the national median salary for the specific job you want to pursue?
3. What is the demand for jobs in your geographical area (or where you plan to live after graduation)?
4. Are there any required professional certifications (besides the degree you will complete at Purdue Global) you will need in order to perform certain duties of the job? If so, how do you plan to meet the criteria for applying and obtaining the extra education?
5. Are there certain program accreditations required from your educational institution to perform certain jobs in your chosen field? Does Purdue Global have that accreditation?
6. What is the overall job outlook for your chosen field?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.