Description
Book SynopsisAbout our author
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 ca
Table of Contents
- The Link Between Your Education and Your Career
- Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
- Practicum Site Placement Interviews
- Attitudes and Perceptions
- Etiquette and Professional Manners
- Communication and Developing Professional Relationships
- Fulfilling the Student Role During the Practicum
- Benefits of Successful Practicum Completion
- Performance Evaluation and Your Grade
- Allied Health Practicum: Case Studies
- Beyond the Practicum: Beginning Your Job Search
Appendix: Selected Allied-Health Certification and Credentialing Resources
