California Career and Technical Education Standards

• HSMT.FS.11.0 Demonstration and Application
• HSMT.FS.3.1 Know the personal qualifications, interests, aptitudes, knowledge, and skills ne...
• HSMT.FS.3.4 Understand the role and function of professional organizations, industry associa...
• HSMT.FS.3.5 Understand the past, present, and future trends that affect careers, such as tec...
• HSMT.FS.7.1 Understand the qualities and behaviors that constitute a positive and profession...
• HSMT.FS.7.4 Understand that individual actions can affect the larger community.
• HSMT.FS.7.5 Know how to interact appropriately and respectfully in various employment situat...
• HSMT.FS.7.7 Understand and demonstrate methods for promoting health and wellness.
• HSMT.FS.8.3 Understand the role of personal integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.

California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)

• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis...3

• First impressions are lasting - Hooks / Set

  Cut out pictures from magazines and uniform catalogs of 5 individuals and label them 1-5.  Cut out pictures from magazines and uniform catalogs of 5 individuals and label them A-E.  Put them up on the board in 2 rows or sections.  Share with the class,  "Class I have some bad news....we just found out that (name) has a brain tumor, surgery will happen tomorrow, our task is to select the brain surgeon for (name).  

  What you see on the board is the 5 surgeons we have to chose from, and we will vote based solely on their picture.  Allow students to  walk up to the board and vote for their pick by placing a tally under the picture.

  Following the voting, hold a discussion of who got most votes and why, who got least votes and why. Ask students to share their reasons  of why they voted the way they did.

  Now tell students, "The good news...the surgery was a success, now (name) needs to have 6 weeks of intensive IV chemotherapy.  Tell students that now they will select the oncology nurse who will deliver the chemotherapy treatment from this group of nurses.  Students will again asked to vote. 

  Hold discussion again on their decisions.  What influenced students to vote the way they did,  Were student's voting  based upon "appearance only". 

  Then ask students "Does appearance matter? Do you want to be judged by your appearance? Do you judge others based on appearance? Is it fair? Like it or not, it is reality, and we need to be aware of this. Do you think that as a healthcare provider, people will base their decisions upon how you are dressed?"
• Promoting health and wellness - Lecture

  Share with students, "Health care workers promote health and wellness.  They should embody good health."  Tell students that there are 5 factors that contribute to good heath: diet, rest, exercise, good posture, and avoid use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Self-inventory - Assessment

  Have the students conduct a self inventory in the 5 areas mentioned.  Have students identify areas where improvement is needed.   This is for their own information, do not need to share or turn in.
• Professional appearance - Lecture

  Tell students that there are 9 areas of professional appearance: uniform, clothing, name badge, shoes, personal hygiene, nails, hair, jewelry, makeup.

  Show students the dress code/professional appearance policy from the local hospital. Discuss with students why they believe having a professional appearance is important.
• Professionalism survey

  Students will use the professionalism survey.

  • Professionalism Survey [ Download ]