To the job site I brought in proficient computer skills including technical and software aspects. During my time at a Community College, I learned and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (database software). I believe this was an advantage when making the transition from Community College to University because I would be able to use advanced features in these programs to help me excel in projects and assignments. On the job site, I was able to further put into practice my computer skills, however, it was not to the extent of my full capabilities. It took a while before the staff in the department were able to notice my abilities with word processing software,
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Being a medical field there are private matters that often come up in different areas. During the COM 361 (Communication Ethics) course I was able to put definitions into morals, values, and ethical perspectives that I already follow through on a personal level. Although I did learn a lot of background information about the inner workings of the department, I never felt disturbed by the type of information I learned. I have not felt an ethical duty to disclose any information I have learned; any information that should be disclosed can be done so in an effortless …show more content…
One of the major obstacles that I faced at the Wellness Center was not being a Food & Nutrition, Kinesiology, or Health Promotion major – the top majors sought after by the administrative team at the center. Many priorities were given to students in these majors. These other students were often assigned to prepare their own programs or lectures. I believe I could have made just the same contributions to any projects I could have been given. Most of the programs and lectures were predesigned, so I could have easily taken some of my knowledge and manipulated these program to appeal to my audience. Besides showing my knowledge in health related topics, I believe I would have exercised my presentation and public speaking skills. As previously mentioned, not even my computer technical or software skills were being used to aid during these presentations. Nevertheless, I was able to find other opportunities to apply my
Being a medical field there are private matters that often come up in different areas. During the COM 361 (Communication Ethics) course I was able to put definitions into morals, values, and ethical perspectives that I already follow through on a personal level. Although I did learn a lot of background information about the inner workings of the department, I never felt disturbed by the type of information I learned. I have not felt an ethical duty to disclose any information I have learned; any information that should be disclosed can be done so in an effortless …show more content…
One of the major obstacles that I faced at the Wellness Center was not being a Food & Nutrition, Kinesiology, or Health Promotion major – the top majors sought after by the administrative team at the center. Many priorities were given to students in these majors. These other students were often assigned to prepare their own programs or lectures. I believe I could have made just the same contributions to any projects I could have been given. Most of the programs and lectures were predesigned, so I could have easily taken some of my knowledge and manipulated these program to appeal to my audience. Besides showing my knowledge in health related topics, I believe I would have exercised my presentation and public speaking skills. As previously mentioned, not even my computer technical or software skills were being used to aid during these presentations. Nevertheless, I was able to find other opportunities to apply my