Happy Back To School Night

Don't forget to make an appointment with your Career Counselor today!
Career Center Links
Thank you to Ms. Mintz from the GHS Career Center for her invaluable information today.  As promised here are the websites for all of the schools Career Centers.
GHS - Ms. Mintz - granadahs.schoolloop.com/careercenter

LHS - Ms. Cabading -  https://livermorehs.schoolloop.com/ccc

DHS - Ms. G -  http://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/domain/151

FHS - Ms. Ballas - http://www.foothillfalcons.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=45197&type=d (probably not updated because they got a new person)

AVHS - Ms. Walker - https://sites.google.com/a/pleasantonusd.net/amador-valley-career-center/

2014 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 at Livermore High School

Click here for a link to the flier - College and Career Fair 2014

GIVE BLOOD

Don't Forget Tuesday, September 16th is the Blood Drive.

Click here for a picture of the flier - Blood Drive Flier

Remember if you are 16 you will need parents permission, and if you are 17 or older you can register on line! Look for the pink sign up sheet by the sing in binder in class!

Homework Tonight

1. Please have your parents read and sign ROP agreement and return back to school tomorrow!

2.  Please have your notes on section 2.1 and the other section you picked completed to present to class tomorrow!

IMPORTANT

If you are ABSENT, please text or call me and then you MUST have a parent call me as 

well! Even if you are a GHS student! If you are not a GHS student your parent needs to also

 call your home school!  FOLLOW PROTOCOL PEOPLE

Have you had a Healthy Snack Today?
Thanks for another great day in Med Occs! Eat well, Sleep well and don't forget your Daily Gratitudes!

Career Center Links
Thank you to Ms. Mintz from the GHS Career Center for her invaluable information today.  As promised here are the websites for all of the schools Career Centers.
GHS - Ms. Mintz - granadahs.schoolloop.com/careercenter

LHS - Ms. Cabading -  https://livermorehs.schoolloop.com/ccc

DHS - Ms. G -  http://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/domain/151

FHS - Ms. Ballas - http://www.foothillfalcons.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=45197&type=d (probably not updated because they got a new person)

AVHS - Ms. Walker - https://sites.google.com/a/pleasantonusd.net/amador-valley-career-center/

2014 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 at Livermore High School

Click here for a link to the flier - College and Career Fair 2014

GIVE BLOOD

Don't Forget Tuesday, September 16th is the Blood Drive.

Click here for a picture of the flier - Blood Drive Flier

Remember if you are 16 you will need parents permission, and if you are 17 or older you can register on line! Look for the pink sign up sheet by the sing in binder in class!

Sunscreen Video

Click HERE to share the sunscreen video!

Homework Tonight

1. Find out what kind of medical insurance you have.  How/Where do you get it? Who provides it? how much does it cost? What does it cover? If you do not have insurance or your family is not comfortable discussing this with you, research different medical insurance possibilities and do a cost and service analysis.  Be ready to report back to the class tomorrow!

2.  Healthy Snack Share Friday - Be Ready to Go!

3.  If you did not view the hand washing video go back to last nights blog and get it done!

4.  Don't forget to make an appointment with your Career Counselor today!

School Specifics

Check here for info regarding your specific site

• GHS Students - ASE starts tomorrow - Be ready! Go online to find class selections
• LHS Students in the AM - Please be to class at 10 AM tomorrow!
• ALL LHS Students - It seems there is a snafu with Back To School Night - Please have your parent call me if they can not make it.  LHS gave me the time for my BTSN but I am now hearing it does not work.  Once again please have your parent call me - preferably on my cell if after 3 o'clock or before 9:30.
• FHS/AVHS Students - Enjoy Senior Picnic Tomorrow - We will miss you! Make sure to check the blog!

IMPORTANT

I have had too many dress code violations in both my AM and PM classes!

I do NOT want to see your undergarments or your bellies, or anything else for that matter! Please cover up and dress appropriately so I do not have to pull out student contracts.

Happy Monday Med Occs!

Bullards is TODAY!
Bullards is where you will order your uniforms.  Here is the address: 6500 Dublin Blvd.
Click here for a link to google maps for Bullards - Map to Bullards

Immunizations
All immunizations should now be in to me! If you know you are missing something get on it.  I can NOT place you at site without immunizations or CPR! Again, you will not get an internship without these!

Career Center Links
Thank you to Ms. Mintz from the GHS Career Center for her invaluable information today.  As promised here are the websites for all of the schools Career Centers.
GHS - Ms. Mintz - granadahs.schoolloop.com/careercenter

LHS - Ms. Cabading -  https://livermorehs.schoolloop.com/ccc

DHS - Ms. G -  http://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/domain/151

FHS - Ms. Ballas - http://www.foothillfalcons.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=45197&type=d (probably not updated because they got a new person)

AVHS - Ms. Walker - https://sites.google.com/a/pleasantonusd.net/amador-valley-career-center/

2014 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 at Livermore High School

Click here for a link to the flier - College and Career Fair 2014

GIVE BLOOD

Don't Forget Tuesday, September 16th is the Blood Drive.

Click here for a picture of the flier - Blood Drive Flier

Remember if you are 16 you will need parents permission, and if you are 17 or older you can register on line! Look for the pink sign up sheet by the sing in binder in class!

Homework for Tonight

Label this Paper - Daily Blog Thoughts and date it.  it can all be done on one page!
1.  What type of specialty area are you interested in?  I really appreciate those of you that
     say - "I trust your Match.com system Ms. Buck."  :-)  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 orhttp://www.netplaces.com/american-
     history/the-age-of-industry-invention-and-discovery/early-medical-pioneers.htm)

3.  Why is nutrition important?  Please write down 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!

4. 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. 

5.  This assignment is NOT due tomorrow, but you need to make the appointment ASAP - It IS DUE Friday, September 26th!  Click here for your Career Center Assignment!

Anticipate The Need

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

TGIF tomorrow!

Good evening fabulous Med Occ Students!

Please read carefully as tonight's post has LOTS of information!

Toilet Paper Rolls

Please, please please... Bring in as many EMPTY toilet paper rolls as you can tomorrow for our in class activity! -

Extra Credit Points for people who bring in more than one!

Bullards
Bullards is where you will order your uniforms.  Here is the address: 6500 Dublin Blvd.
Click here for a link to google maps for Bullards - Map to Bullards

Immunizations
All immunizations should now be in to me! If you know you are missing something get on it.  I can not place you at site without immunizations or CPR! Again, you will not get an internship without these!

Career Center Links
Thank you to Ms. Mintz from the GHS Career Center for her invaluable information today.  As promised here are the websites for all of the schools Career Centers.
GHS - Ms. Mintz - granadahs.schoolloop.com/careercenter

LHS - Ms. Cabading -  https://livermorehs.schoolloop.com/ccc

DHS - Ms. G -  http://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/domain/151

FHS - Ms. Ballas - http://www.foothillfalcons.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=45197&type=d (probably not updated because they got a new person)

AVHS - Ms. Walker - https://sites.google.com/a/pleasantonusd.net/amador-valley-career-center/

2014 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 at Livermore High School

Click here for a link to the flier - College and Career Fair 2014

GIVE BLOOD

Don't Forget Tuesday, September 16th is the Blood Drive.

Click here for a picture of the flier - Blood Drive Flier

Remember if you are 16 you will need parents permission, and if you are 17 or older you can register on line! Look for the pink sign up sheet by the sing in binder in class!

ROP BADGES

Be prepared to have your picture taken Monday, September 8th for your ROP badge!

Back To School Night

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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                                                         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 Wednesday, September 10th, 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 7:25-7:40 to present to my afternoon class.  

I want to meet with all parents due to the support and connection this program requires.  Internship will begin on December 1st and the students will be fitted for their uniforms by Monday. 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 cbuckley@lvjusd.k12.ca.us or call (925) 606-4800 to RSVP before 9/8.
  
Thank you very much and I will see you on September 10th!

Homework:

Ok, let's try this again :)

What is your LEARNING STYLE?  (25 points - Due Friday, Sept. 5th)
Take this survey first:  (it will determine your learning style)
Learning Style Online Quiz
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 the following link: What can I do to help my learning style

Create a Medical Condition - (25 points - Due on Monday, September 8th) - DHS students I extended the assignment a day.  

AM class, I did not get a chance to get a hard copy out to you so here is a link to an electronic copy.

Click here for the electronic copy for the hw (sorry it came out sideways ) - Medical Condition Assignment

You will receive a hard copy tomorrow! 

Toilet Paper Rolls - Bring at least one in if not more! Thanks - Yes it is part of your hw! :) and yes I know I already put it at the top of the blog! 

CRITICAL THINKING THURSDAY

Hi Everyone!
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. 

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


MAKE SURE TO REVIEW

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.

Dublin High Students - Enjoy your Senior Kick Off! Make sure to head to your Career Counselors Office for last period to work on your Med Occ Project!

ALL STUDENTS:  Binder check on Friday!!!

Can you say Hysterosalpingooophorectomy!

We learned how medical terminology works today, and how to decipher this new language that you are learning! I appreciate your attentiveness and positive spirit! Keep up the good work by going to the following link and practicing your new found language!

Be prepared to share some of your new found knowledge with the class tomorrow!
Click here for Medical Terminology Practice

HOMEWORK:


BRING INDEX CARDS TOMORROW!

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 !

Anyone use/carry an Epi-Pen and willing to discuss & demonstrate for us? Let me know!

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!!! 
• Daily Gratitudes
• Immunization Paperwork 
• Click here to view the Medical Terminology Cards if you want to purchase

Photo of Medical Terminology Cards

• Are you sharing our blog with your parents? I certainly hope so.  

It will be the one question I ask them at Back To School Night!
Speaking of Back to School Night...

BTSN INFO
When: Wednesday, September 10th
Where: P-22 at Granada High School (our classroom)
Time:            AM Class 7:05-7:20                                        PM Class 7:25-7:40
(there will be extra credit info available at BTSN - make sure you have someone there!)


Have a GREAT evening! Ms. Buck

BLOG TRANSLATION

Hello Fabulous Med Occ Students!
You can now translate our blog into any language with a click of the button.  It is located right underneath the Blog title! Please share with your family and make sure to bookmark it! Have a great evening!