Licensure

that psychologists go above and beyond the expectations of the law and uphold exceptional standards of conduct. For example, The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act does not require psychologists in Illinois to attend any continuing education after licensure (Dean, 2010); however, the Ethics Code set forth by the APA in Standard 2 which sets the guidelines for a psychologist’s boundaries of competence within their services. It dictates that psychologists only practice within the boundaries of…

I interviewed a cardiologist named Dr. Frank Amico he was very helpful in answering my questions about what it takes to be a cardiologist and what he loves about his job. I learned that he spent a total of twelve years and $228,000 on his schooling after high school. The twelve years included four years of an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school and eight years at his residency, when the minimum is three years. He spent so much time in his residency learning everything there was…

LIT1 Task A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: • LIABILITY – The owner and the business are considered as one and so the owner has unlimited liability for the business. Therefore the all of the owner’s personal assets, the business’s assets and the business’s future earnings may be at risk. • INCOME TAXES – All income for the business goes on the owner’s personal income tax returns whether federal, state or local. One advantage of the sole proprietorship is that the business is not a…

which students need to take. (“Licensed Practical Nurse,” 2016) You must pass and complete an accredited training program and pass the exam to be a licensed practical nurse. Current legislation of most U.S. states today allow you to have a viable licensure two to four year (depending on the state) before expiration. Some states require you to submit an application to renew months before your license even expires including an application, the courses you have taken, the professional conferences…

There are multiple steps that one must take in order to successfully become a registered nurse. A registered nurse is someone who “promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising team members” (“Registered Nurse Job Description”). Becoming a nurse is beneficial for our society because it helps the doctor’s run…

Physician assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician (AAPA). These health care professionals are educated to provide treatment, diagnostics of injuries or illnesses, preform physical examinations, take medical histories, order laboratory tests and x-rays, and depending on their level of study they may assist in surgery procedures (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The code of ethics for the health care occupation of a Physician…

tired and unable to work past their schedule shift. That is important because it insures that the nurse has transitioned the responsibility to that of the employer. The employer is now responsible for any consequences. Brous states that nursing licensure boards hold the nurses accountable for knowing their limits, meaning an employer cannot be held responsible if a nurse has a medical error because he/she worked while…

The residents will be taken to and from their medical appointment where it is needed and we will do our best to not infringe on their independence. 7. Full compliance with all South Carolina licensure and federal certification requirements, as well as all other applicable local, state, and federal laws. 8. We will schedule events and activities where the residents can interact and exercise and make new friends. They will have the ability to interact…

(University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center). Since the young brain is not done being built, stress essentially hijacks the undeveloped brain to make bad choices, leading to dangerous accidents. “Crash risk is particularly high during the first months of licensure. The fatal crash rate per mile driven is nearly twice as high for 16-17 year olds as compared to 18-19 year olds” (Center For Disease Control). Proving that younger teens who drive, scientifically are more likely to crash, causing harm…

The history and organization of educational systems in the United States covers the trends in educational philosophy, policy, institutions, as well as formal and informal learning in America from the 17th century. The first American schools in the thirteen original colonies opened in the 17th century. Boston Latin School is not only the first developed school but is also the oldest existing school in the United States. In Virginia most parents either home-schooled their children using…