Situation
There are a lot of different jobs that you could do in healthcare. Read the descriptions of a few of those jobs below. Choose one and prepare a presentation about it.
Nurse
Assisting Doctors or Supervisors with patients
Administering treatment to patients
Performing exams
Collecting and interpreting patient information
Contacting patients regarding tests or upcoming appointments
Dental hygienist
Screening patients during check-ups
Reviewing a patient’s dental history
Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
Teaching patients about proper teeth cleaning techniques
Performing preventive dental care
Applying fluoride treatments
Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
Medical assistant
Schedule appointments
Obtain blood samples
Perform data entry
Measure and record vital signs
Clean exam rooms
Answer phone calls
Therapist
Conducting initial consultations to gather patient information
Assessing patients’ emotional and mental health and developing treatment plans to meet them
Asking questions and listening to help patients explore their thoughts and feelings
Leading patients through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial
Counselling and advising patients on issues of importance to them
Intervening with emergency care techniques and protocols when patients are in crisis
Providing referrals for additional care or services when required