Have a Great Three-Day Weekend!

I want you all to have a wonderful three days and return refreshed and ready for a new week on Tuesday.  Remember - rest, nutrition, fun activities that help you exercise outdoors is a great way to spend part of your time.

PLEASE PRINT THIS OUT TONIGHT AND GIVE TO YOUR PARENT(s) or GUARDIAN FOR THE REFRIGERATOR OR BULLETIN BOARD AT HOME:
****IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS INTERPRETED INFORMATION, I WILL PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION.  THEY ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US WITH A FAMILY MEMBER THAT CAN TRANSLATE.
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August 30, 2013                   BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Hello from Medical Occupations!

I am very happy to tell you that I am extremely proud of the students.  They are all doing a great job and show great promise.  They are our "future medical professionals."

On Thursday, September 12th, there will be a back to school night here at GHS.  For GHS parents, it will be the normal routine of visiting the student's classes.  For LHS, AVHS, FHS, DHS, DV and VHS, I will be in the classroom from 3:30 to 8:30 to accommodate all parent's schedules. 

I want to meet with all parents due to the support and connection this program requires.  Internship will begin on December 2nd and the students will be fitted for their uniforms very soon.  I will let them know when to go to the uniform store in Dublin.  If the student is purchasing their own uniform, please pay for the uniform at the time of the fitting.  Students getting "loaner" uniforms, just get fitted. The store will have a list.

All immunizations, vaccinations, CPR and TB testing should be complete by now.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Please contact me at lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us or call (925) 606-4800 x 3640 to RSVP before 9/5.
 




Thank you very much and I will see you on September 12th!

Mrs. Erceg
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Critical Thinking Thursday Today

Hi Everyone!

On Thursdays, during the next few months, we will be dedicating our brains to critical thinking and problem solving.  Feel free to bring school or workplace scenarios that you can contribute, real or imagined.

Today's challenge is:

Is it possible to  "teach" someone to be COMPASSIONATE?  What do you think?

HOMEWORK:

What is your LEARNING STYLE?  (25 points)

Take this survey first:  (it will determine your learning style)

http://sunburst.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/stylest.html

Once you know your learning style, research three ways that you can improve learning and retaining information, then go to this website and PRINT OUT BOTH pages or write down strategies for YOUR learning style, see website below:

http://online.santarosa.edu/homepage/amerkel/Study_Strategies.pdf

Be ready for starting our infection control module tomorrow.  Please watch this video:

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=handwashing+video&view=detail&mid=4DF73811523FA89AAB174DF73811523FA89AAB17&first=0&FORM=NVPFVR&adlt=strict

 

                                  
Or....type in Healthcare Worker Hand Hygiene and see this picture   There is even one on YouTube called Handwashing Gangnam Style HA HA



Think about:

1.  What type of specialty area are you interested in?  I really appreciate those of you that
     say - "I trust your Match.com system Mrs. Erceg."  :-)  If you are interested in dental/oral
     surgery or veterinary, I will place you in those areas.

2.  Who in history, dead or alive, would you like to write about regarding the history
     of medicine?  The more obscure people will not be as easy to research, so I will need to know
     who you have chosen (approval process).  (nobelprize.org or http://www.netplaces.com/american-
     history/the-age-of-industry-invention-and-discovery/early-medical-pioneers.htm)

3.  Why is nutrition important?  Please think of about 10 non-perishable items that you can
     carry in your backpack or bag that you can "graze" on during the day.  Choose healthy
     proteins and add some carbohydrates.  Example:  apple, string cheese, crackers. I will ask you
     to write these up and create a shopping list.  Fun and easy recipes/food combinations welcome!

REMINDERS FOR TOMORROW:  

• RALLY: GHS and FHS
• BINDER CHECK
• BADGE PICTURES TAKEN

FHS Revised Schedule on Friday (8/30) for School Wide Rally:  See you before 1:15 - remember, pack your lunch and get gas in the car this evening.

A           7-7:55am

1st pd    8:01-8:49am

2nd pd   8:55-9:43am

Rally      9:49-10:41am

3rd pd   10:47-11:35am

4th pd   11:41-12:29pm

Lunch    12:29-12:59pm

5th pd    1:05-1:53pm

6th pd    1:59-2:47pm

B 2:53-   3:48pm

 Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Careers in Medicine

We've started looking at different careers in medicine.  Want to earn 5 points of extra credit?  Bring in a typed list of five unusual careers that are not well known and a brief description of each.
  Check out www.bls.gov to find these careers or just Google - unusual medical careers or jobs.

Women and MEN.....Interested in Nursing?  Try this site:  www.discovernursing.com 
Hey men in Med Occs - I hope you liked the film "Men in Nursing" - I am glad some of you are considering becoming an RN!  AM- I will show it tomorrow.

TELL PARENTS: Please mark your calendars for THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 for BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT.  More details to follow.  AND....please help your son or daughter with gathering materials for their career and employment portfolio.  Transcripts, achievement certificates, sports info, awards, clubs or anything that shows involvement and contributions - since 9th grade.  ONE MORE THING: Students can attend a conference!!!   Check it out:  www.ucdprehealth.org 

TONIGHT:  Livermore Public Library...free workshop on college admission essay writing. 5:30







GHS:  Please be prepared to make your drawings and/or descriptive terms so you can contribute to the "Anticipate the Need" wall.

Flavia:  Ask about forms missed yesterday.  See classroom manager.  Thank you.

FOR TOMORROW: Think about-

1. How do you learn?  What can I do, along with you, to help you learn more effectively? I will provide you with an assessment for how you learn best!
2. Think about how you would finish this statement:  If you really knew me.....you would know
     that  I _______.  Example:  ....that I ride horses.  We will work in groups.

3.  Think about going to a conference!!!   Check it out:  www.ucdprehealth.org  Talk to parents!

We will get to these tomorrow:

REVIEW THESE WEBSITES / take a few notes- feel free to print out materials on these sites!




BODY PLANES/DIRECTIONS

Go to:  http://quizlet.com/5927290/body-planesdirections-and-cavities-flash-cards/  and

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=body+planes+directions+and+cavities+pictures

FOR SKIN CANCER/MELANOMA (Integumentary System)

Go to: http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-101/abcdes-melanoma


PM CLASS:  Please bring me any sports/club schedules that affect Med Occs class.

ALL STUDENTS:  Binder check on Friday!!!


Take care and have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Medical Terminology Got a Little More "Colorful" Today

We learned the meanings of erythr/o, cyan/o, xanth/o, leuk/o, albin/o, melan/o and poli/o.

Do you remember what colors these word parts represent?  Check your notes.

I will ask you about the definitions of the abbreviations you learned today....look them over please. 

HOMEWORK:


REVIEW THESE WEBSITES / take a few notes- feel free to print out materials on these sites if you can!



BODY PLANES/DIRECTIONS

Go to:  http://quizlet.com/5927290/body-planesdirections-and-cavities-flash-cards/  and

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=body+planes+directions+and+cavities+pictures

FOR SKIN CANCER/MELANOMA (Integumentary System)

Go to: http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-101/abcdes-melanoma

FOR USE OF THE EPI PEN:

Go to:  http://www.epipen.com/?MTD=2&ENG=1&CPN=1   Know how to use an Epi-Pen !

Thank you Alyssa - That was a nice demonstration.  I will talk to the a.m. class tomorrow about it.

PM CLASS:  Please bring me any sports/club schedules that affect Med Occs class.



Think about:

1. How do you learn?  What can I do, along with you, to help you learn more effectively?

2. Think about how you would finish this statement:  If you really knew me.....you would know
     that  I _______.  Example:  ....that I ride horses.

3.  Think about going to a conference!!!   Check it out:  www.ucdprehealth.org 

REMINDERS:

Practice good hygiene and appearance.

No cell phones out in class!!!    4 violations so far.


Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to Monday and the Beginning of a GREAT Week!

It's all about intention, right?  Let's plan on a great week together. I will if you will!

REMINDERS:

Review your calendars with your family for advance planning.  Inform me of any conflicts that affect your success in this program.  GIVE MY NUMBERS to your parents/guardians -classroom AND cell number (see business card I gave you today) - thank you.   (cell: (510) 305-5111 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. only for the cell.

On the calendar:  BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT on THURSDAY, SEPT. 12th .  GHS parents for sure and I hope the families of my afternoon class can come as well.  More details to follow.

ALL STUDENTS:  Follow the GHS dress code.  I will enforce this.  Questions? Just ask!


HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW:

Bring in "STUDENT CONTRACT", signed by both student and parent and any forms due.

Read over your "ESLR's" given to you today.  How do they apply to this program?  Prepare for discussion.  (Expected School-wide Learning Results)

Give me a note or an email by tomorrow if your parents speak Spanish or another language so I can send interpreted materials.  URGENT.

Here are the binder tabs required for your classroom binder:   (BINDER CHECK ON FRI. 8/30)

1. CALENDARS
2. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
3. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND ANATOMY
4. ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING
5. CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING
6. MISC. HANDOUTS/CC

Have a wonderful night!

Mrs. Erceg

Do you see the "signs?"

Hi Everyone,

Good job demonstrating American Sign Language today.  More on Monday.


First few days......done!   How happy I am to have such a great class.  Keep up the good work.

WEEKEND HOMEWORK:     BREATHE and look at your STRESS BUSTERS and say.....

 

 

 

Have a great weekend!  See you Monday.

 

 

 

Mrs. Erceg

 

p.s.  Bring in forms that are due on Monday.

Hysterosalpingooophorectomy

Say.....    hister-oh-salping-oofor-eck-toh-mee

You are starting to learn a new language, the language of medicine.  I am so pleased with your attentiveness in class.  Keep up the good work.  Speaking of work.....

HOMEWORK:    Medical Alert / American Medical I.D.     (15 points)

GO TO:  www.identifyyourself.com

1. Make a list of 10 reasons why a patient needs to have medical alert jewelry on at all times.

2. Ask a family member, or from your own experience, type up a story, 1-2 paragraphs, about someone you know (no names please!) that has a medical alert bracelet or necklace or about someone who needs one.  Handwritten papers will not be accepted.  NAME and DATE on your paper, upper left hand corner please.

Story:  Go to the "More Info" tab on the website above - look at the life stories!!!  You may copy and paste from this.

Read the blog from last night too - I am still waiting on some paperwork/forms from some of you.

Practice your ASL for 5 minutes, read over the syllabus and tell your family about "INTENTION" and your professional and personal goals.  Find your resources and all the support you can - change your goals into reality.....remember the "POWER SHIFT".
Remember....shift happens.  Ha ha.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

p.s. Thank you again to my traveling students that showed up a week early for Med Occs!!!!

Happy First Day of Medical Occupations!

Hello Everyone!

Thanks for a nice first day.

For tomorrow:

1. Read over the syllabus.  Quiz coming up.
2. Look up information online about the medical alert bracelet or necklace.
3. Practice your ASL - be able to finger-spell your name.
4. Follow the dress code - no underwear or bellies showing.
5. Bring in your sports schedule and pink card (PM class only).
6. Bring in uniform "form".
7. Bring in "Annual Notification"

Reminder:  Do not wear perfume and cologne in class or at internship sites....too many allergies.



Here is a list of what is required for this class by Friday, 8/23:

 

TWO copies of your immunization records/checklist from orientation

TWO copies of your CPR card - front and back

Pens and Pencils

Three 3-ring binders (1", white/window front)  Print out one page for each binder.  Each binder has its own title: CLASSROOM, COMMUNITY CLASSROOM AND PORTFOLIO (center of the page). Make sure your NAME is on the bottom of each page.

Color pencils or color markers for projects, as well as a highlighter or two

Calendars:  Print out 1 each for the months of September 2013 to June 2014. 

- See: http://www.printfree.com/Calendars.htm

 

Have a nice night.

 

Mrs. Erceg

 

Welcome to Medical Occupations

Welcome to the Medical Occupations Program Blog! 

Dear Future Medical, Dental or Veterinary Professional:

 

The first day of class is Wednesday, August 21st.    

 

ADDRESS:

 

GRANADA HIGH SCHOOL                  (Afternoon class - arrive at 1:00)

400 WALL STREET

LIVERMORE                     ROOM S4   SCIENCE CENTER  

                                     PARK IN STUDENT LOT, PROCEED TOWARD CAMPUS

                                     AND VEER RIGHT UNTIL YOU SEE THE SCIENCE CENTER.

 

Here is a list of what is required for this class by Friday, 8/23:

 

TWO copies of your immunization records/checklist from orientation

TWO copies of your CPR card - front and back

Pens and Pencils

Three 3-ring binders (1", white/window front)  Print out one page for each binder.  Each binder has its own title: CLASSROOM, COMMUNITY CLASSROOM AND PORTFOLIO (center of the page). Make sure your NAME is on the bottom of each page.

Color pencils or color markers for projects, as well as a highlighter or two

Calendars:  Print out 1 each for the months of September 2013 to June 2014. 

- See: http://www.printfree.com/Calendars.htm

 

See you Wednesday!

 

Mrs. Erceg

(925) 606-4800 x 3640