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D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
D1. Health and Safety
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 identify and explain the importance of legis- lation, regulations, information systems, and oversight bodies concerned with protecting the health and safety of workers in the health care workplace (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], Workplace Safety and Insurance Board [WSIB]);
D1.2 comply with legislation, regulations, and standards pertaining to health and safety in the workplace;
D1.3 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe procedures for the use of tools and equip- ment, as outlined in safety manuals, operating instructions, and institutional requirements;
D1.4 use protective clothing and equipment as required to keep themselves and others safe and free from harm.
D2. Career Opportunities
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify career opportunities in the health care field and describe the roles and responsi- bilities of workers in these occupations (e.g., dentists, laboratory technologists, nurses, paramedics, recreational therapists, nutritionists, early child- hood educators, massage therapists, pediatricians);
D2.2 describe the postsecondary education, train- ing, and certification required for entry into a variety of health care careers;
D2.3 identify opportunities for volunteering in the health care field, including child-related services, and identify possible requirements (e.g., immunization and TB testing, safety train- ing, completion of an orientation program, police record check);
D2.4 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the health care industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the Essential Skills that are important for success in the health care industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, finding information, problem solving);
D2.6 demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for success in the health care industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, self-advocacy, organization);
D2.7 develop and/or select pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in health care, for inclusion in a portfolio (e.g., work logs, skills checklist, assignments, projects).
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
D1. identify and apply health and safety legislation and safe working practices relating to the health care industry;
D2. identify and describe career opportunities in health care and the postsecondary education and training required for entry into these occupations.
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