End of Year Deadlines and Items

Can you believe we literally have only a couple of days of site left!?!


TEXTBOOKS
Your Medical Terminology text book MUST be in class next week so I can check it off! No book, no grade, no credits... NO EXCEPTIONS!

MORGUE SIGN UP
Click on this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0E49ACAF29ABF58-morgue to sign up for the morgue field trip!

ARTICULATION PAPERWORK
Don't have your W number yet? You will NOT get the credit at Las Po for our class, and there is absolutely no reason not do except pure laziness! Just ran into a Kaiser employee who said that she took Med Occs four years ago and that those credits helped her so much!

SASHES/CORDS
I am working on them... Keep your fingers crossed that we can get them in time! I am thinking they will be about 12 bucks a student!

PM CLASS
Today was your last day of site.  I hope it was all and so much more than you had hoped for!
I will see you for our LAST class Tuesday from 1-3.

AM CLASS
AM, your last day at site will be the 10th.  Remember to bring your review for the final!
I expect you to come to class the morning of 13th and 14th.  The 14th will be our FINAL!

MOST IMPORTANT MED OCC INFORMATION

Community Site/Internship Paper

Please complete a 2 page one and a half spaced typed paper about your Med Occ internship.  

I want everyone to dig deep, I want to know your inner most thoughts as you write this paper.

1.  NURSE/MA/VET TECH/DENTAL ASST. : What did you learn about the profession you observed?  Their work ethic? Compassion? Details of the job?

2.  PATIENT:  What did you learn about patients?  What is it like to be in the hospital, doctor's office, dental office, vet office?  What kind of family interaction or support did you observe?  How did you help your patients and their families?

3.  SELF:  What did you learn about yourself?  The bonds you made in this classroom?  Relationships with staff?  What did you LEARN ABOUT LIFE?

Add a 3rd page and have your parent sign on the 3rd page that they have read this.

DUE WEDNESDAY

Site Paper

Portfolio

Patient Scenarios

BLOOD DRIVE SIGN UPS

Click HERE for the blood drive sign up (Notice they only have Tuesday on there.  Use the back up spaces to sign up for Wednesday please).  You can use THIS  sheet as permission slip to volunteer.  I can take ONE student EACH period.  This is to work in the snack area after students give blood.  Please wear your scrubs for community service/class hours.  

PERRY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WOMEN

We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, October 8, 2016

 at the University of California San Francisco in San Francisco, CA. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.

We are now seeking applicants for our San Francisco, CA program. Participants should be women in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering.  We would very much appreciate if you could pass this information along to any high school principals, high school science teachers or high school students you may know.  Applicants should be directed to fill out our online application in advance of the September 8, 2016 application deadline.

Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org

The application may be accessed directly using the following link: http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/

More information and a printable flyer for this event can be found here. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have.  Again, we sincerely appreciate your help in identifying qualified applicants for our program.

All the best,

Manuela Restrepo, Program Coordinator  

Wednesday, April 27th

Happy Wednesday Med Occs! - Our theme this week is PERSEVERANCE!

I know you are starting to drag, but hang in there! YOU CAN DO IT!

AM CLASS
Click HERE for the LHS and GHS schedule for tomorrow and Friday - I will let all sites know that you will be there from 10:30-12:30!

NEXT WEDNESDAY
Please bring a bag of candy to contribute to our site gifts!


IMPORTANT DATES
Portfolios are due May 11th
Patient Scenarios will be presented starting May 18th

BLOOD DRIVE
Monday kicks off the beginning of Blood Drive sign ups for the May 17-18 Blood Drive honoring Darren Dangler.

If you have a 3rd period class that was likely to have 16-18 year old students you got information for blood drive sign ups in your box today. 

We are doing registration a bit different this drive. NO MORE PINK SIGN UP SHEETS!!!!

16 year olds must fill out and turn in a permission slip to get an appointment. Each bundle placed in your boxes has 4 of these. 

17 and 18 year olds MUST go online or use the app to sign up. I have placed 6 copies of the information needed to sign up online. 

I will have permission slips available on the counter in student services as well. 

• If you need more of either of the docs provided please email me. 

• If you have any extra please place them in my box in the office. 

Students will be informed of their appointment time via email and/or the app. I will not be sending out appointment cards as we have done in the past. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Good morning!

We're looking to hire swim instructors in the Livermore area. We would love for you to help spread the word to students at Granada High School. It is an awesome summer job! We also work around summer sports and academic obligations. Anyway you can get the word out would be greatly appreciated.

Details of the position:

1. Pay of $21 an hour
2. Training provided
3. Swim lessons provided in our clients pools
4. Interested Applicants apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nDt5y1PRO5fOLb19ptIIuArH8B-E33d9w15ku3dvb1I/viewform 

Thanks for all your help spreading the word! Have a great rest of your day!

Jayde Delerium

Hiring Manager: Big Arms Swimmers

www.BigArmsSwimmers.com

Jayde@BigArmsSwimmers.com

Just another RAINY MONDAY!

Hope you are all staying dry Med Occs!

Please make sure you ANTICIPATE YOUR NEED and leave a little early for site so that you are not rushing on the roads.  Your safety is my number one concern! DRIVE SAFE.  I would rather you be five minutes late than in an accident!

FOR TOMORROW

We will be doing four things tomorrow!

1. Working on Portfolios! - Please bring anything you need to add to your portfolio.  Also, if you have not yet applied for a scholarship I will have you begin working on it in class.

2.  Thank you cards anyone? - Bring your package of thank you cards.  You will all need to write at least TWO tomorrow! Think coaches, staff members, counselors who have written letters of rec or have gone above and beyond for you.

3.  Review for our Medical Terminology Test! - It is NOT this Wednesday, but the following Wednesday.  Be Prepared!

4.  Finish up our Reproductive System Unit

IMPORTANT

ValleyCare @ Stanford Heart Health Screening Opportunity
Please sign up to work this amazing event! You will need to WEAR YOUR SCRUBS & YOUR ID BADGES! Great way to make contacts as well for jobs after you graduate!  I need you to sign up by tonight!

Click HERE for the flyer about the event
Click HERE for the flyer describing the job duties
Click HERE for the flyer describing how to sign up to volunteer!

Alameda County is partnering with Valley Care/Stanford Hospital and Via Heart Project to hold a heart screening for high school students. We will be screening 750 students from the Tri-Valley.  It is a comprehensive heart screening for free. There will be Drs. And Nurses volunteering. 


SCHOLARSHIP
ALL Med Occ Students MUST apply for this scholarship unless they are a vet student who is applying for a specific Vet Scholarship.

Click HERE to download the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship.  You will need to print it and bring it to class tomorrow to work on it! 

HUGE THANK YOU
Thank you to Danielle and Jayna for staying late and helping me last week - You guys ROCK!

START STRONG - STAY STRONG - END STRONG MED OCCS!

DAYSHIFT
Please do not forget to bring your day shift paper signed by your parent so you can participate in the activity for tomorrow's class!

CTE Fair
Are you a morning student working the CTE Fair? If you are, please meet Ms. Mintz in the gym no later than 8 am.  Click HERE to see what job I assigned you to! 

EMR

• Click HERE to take you to the registration form!

• Click HERE for the dates and times.  All night classes are from 5-9 and Saturday classes are from 9-5.  I know there is a senior ball conflict on one Saturday but that is the day of your final so we will try and get you guys done first.

• Do you have a friend that wants to take the class? They can as long they get their BLS for the healthcare provider!

I can still take money for Med Occ swag - I already ordered but ordered extra.  I am missing a ton of orders from my AM class - please bring tomorrow if you want something.  I covered the costs with class funds but will need to replace it.  Thanks! 

So many dates! Oh my!

Hellooooooo Med Occs!

This post has an inordinate amount of dates in it.  Please read through it carefully, print it off, even highlight if you need to to keep everything straight!


2/17 - TOMORROW - I have a super cool app for us to try in class that they want to test pilot for Medical Assisting programs! We will be working in groups using the ipads and going through different patient scenarios. Then my friend and amazing doula Staci Hattori will be coming to present to our class the different career possibilities when it comes to birthing!

Also - Morning class - It is wear your hair like a Wooky tomorrow for spirit day! Thought this was how I always wore my hair!?! So get spirited GHS!

2/18 - AVHS - yes I know you have a rally, but it gets out at 12:35 - wear your scrubs and pack your lunch so you can go straight from the rally to site!

2/19 - DHS you have an all day elective fair at your school.  I have created a schedule with Ms. Nobida for you to work it.  Make sure to grab two stethoscopes and two cuffs before you leave class Wednesday so you can take blood pressure! Click HERE for your schedule for Friday! Don't forget your hours can either count towards your internship or towards your Community Service.

2/19 - LHS  You have a funky rally schedule that day.  It does not appear to impact my afternoon students, however it will impact my morning students if they wish to attend the rally.  Please let me know Wednesday if you plan to attend the rally if so you will need to hang out with Ms. Cabading for 2nd and 3rd period.  You will also have to let your site know that you will not be there Friday!


NEED A NEW COMMUNITY SERVICE SHEET CLICK HERE!

TUESDAY - 2/23 
COME TO CLASS from 9-10 for a presentation on teen dating and violence.  Please advise your site you will NOT be there that day! I will also email them but you need to let them know! Thank you!

WEDNESDAY 2/24 - AM Class - WEAR YOUR SCRUBS TO CLASS! Most of you have signed up to work the CTE Fair with Ms. Mintz, please check in with her at 8 am.  I will see you at the beginning of 2nd period and we will go back and visit it as a class.

WEDNESDAY  2/24 - Mendenhall Presentation 7-8:30 pm
I have Angelica and Marilyn down for this.  Ladies, please confirm with me!

WEDNESDAY 2/24 - LHS ROP Elective Fair and Expo - 5:30-8:30 All hands on deck Livermore Students! I will need you there handing out brochures and talking to students about taking Med Occs! Make sure to sign up with me this Wednesday!

MED OCC SWAG
If you want it tomorrow is the LAST day to bring the money for it.  Its now or never people! I want to get this done and off my to do list!

Just another Manic Monday!....

Happy Monday Med Occs Students!

LOTS of information and announcements coming your way this week!

GHS Students 
Sign up for the Blood Drive and receive a certificate for your portfolio!
Here si the information to sign up online.  Remember, do NOT miss our Wednesday class together.  I only get one day a week with you guys!
This year they are trying to encourage electronic appointments viaREDCROSSBLOOD.ORG and the NEW- RedCrossBloodApp available. (FREE to all devices via their app store)

Kaiser Interns 
ALL Kaiser interns are to report to LIVERMORE tomorrow, to attend a technology training.  Please go during your normally scheduled times.  AM Students 9:45-11:45 and PM student from 2-4! See you all there!

 What:  Online Tool Training*
        When: Tuesday, Jan 12
                    a.m. student session - 9:45 - 11:45
                    p.m. student session - 2:00 - 4:00 
        Location:  Livermore MOB IT Training Room
        Instructor:  Linda Valenty, Project Coordinator
                            Livermore Health Education 

Homework

Goal Sheet
Please click HERE for the link to the mock up goal sheet.  It will be due NEXT Wednesday (the 20th) to give you plenty of time to sit down with your site and set your goals!

Portfolio
Please bring any certificates you might have received, your resume, your cover letter, your transcripts, your thank you card, and one scholarship application to class on Wednesday.  We will begin working on building our portfolios! 

Medical Terminology Game Board
Also, if you need any props (index cards, game pieces, etc...) don't forget to bring them!




Opportunities

Stanford Sports Medicine Camp

When: Basic Camp June 11th-14th; Advanced Camp June 15th-18th

Where: Stanford University - Athletic Training Center 

Who: All high school students (including incoming freshman and outgoing seniors) interested in any aspect of sports medicine

How: To register visit http://www.stanfordsportsmedicine.com/summer-camp 

Cost: Basic Camp: $495; Advanced Camp $595; Combine both camps $1000 

 http://www.stanfordsportsmedicine.com/summer-camp

Nursing School Almanac Scholarship
Interested students should visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.

Are you attending LAS POSITAS in the Fall? Super important
I had students who missed deadlines last year! Go even though it may just be your back up plan!  Remember to ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS PEOPLE!

Seniors who plan to attend Las Positas College in the fall will attend an information session
during ASE on January 20. Student attendance is highly recommended so they don’t miss out 
on important information about Early Admissions.

PEDROZZI SCHOLARSHIP - LHS & GHS

The Pedrozzi Foundation annually awards scholarships to graduates of high schools in the
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District who will attend a 2-year, 4-year or vocational
college in the fall. Applications are available online at www.pedrozzifoundation.org and must
be submitted by March 1.