Happy Holidays! CATEMA TIME!

Dear Interns:

CATEMA WORKS NOW.....at least it worked for my afternoon student today!  DEADLINE 12/31

IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING, PLEASE DO THIS TONIGHT:  I have added the classes you can get credit for and my name is now in the system.

Set up an account if you have not already at:  https://www.catema.com/laspositas
Select "New Students"  select create account
Follow the prompts to create your account and then hit "Submit" Your username and password will be automatically generated.

Write them down!

Follow these steps:

1. Select the following:
    a. HS  GRANDA
    b. Teacher  Laurie Erceg
    c. Class name  Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations
    d. Class period (2)  - Just use 2.

2. Select "Submit"

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you are registered in CATEMA for each of the ROP courses you are taking.  (Click only on these classes on the list!)  HSCI 52  ECD 95 AND ECD 96

4. Once your new account has been created and you have "enrolled" in each ROP class, please "Log Out"

I'll be available through Friday at 5:00, so feel free to text or call between 7am and 5pm 12/21 and 12/22.

Please do not extend your hours on Friday 12/22 if you are going to site, as I will not be available after 5.


Holiday thank you cards - Please write out a card or make one, and deliver tomorrow or Friday.


LHS MORNING STUDENTS 12/21: - No site tomorrow, as your AM schedule does not coincide with your ability to get to site and have enough time there.  Make sure your site is informed!!!
You may put hours in on your time sheet for this time period.  I will forward an assignment for you to do.

REPORT TO Ms. Cabading in the LIBRARY for P2 and P3 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.  Here is your assignment(s) to get a head start on what will be due soon in Med Occs.

1. Career Research on one OR two careers in medicine.  Go to BLS.gov or use other materials.

Education, salary, continuing education required, etc.

2. Disease Research on one disease of their choice.  This can be related to your internship if you wish. Etiology (cause if there is one), symptoms, treatment (including medications), etc.

1.        BATOOL, IZNE

2.        DHINGRA, NEHA

3.        DUARTE, JILLIAN

4.        KAHWATY, MADISON

5.        NICHOLAS, SOPHIA

6.        NOSTRAND, RYAN

7.        TEICHERA, JORI

Have a wonderful holiday season.  NEXT BLOG POST:  January 8th, 2018  Happy New Year!

Ms. Erceg

                                     

See you tomorrow..with a resume!

Hello Interns,

For tomorrow:

• Please bring in a holiday card and I have some candy, etc.  Let's work it out so all of you have something to offer as a thank you to our sites!
• Bring in a professional, edited resume tomorrow....TYPED up.  See website in previous blog for examples. We start constructing our portfolios tomorrow!!!
• Time Sheets  - bring in time sheet for 12/11 to 12/15.  REMINDER:  Mark hours on the hour and half hour. That makes it even easier for data entry.  Round up or down.
• There will be a journal check tomorrow.
• Bring in a sheet of paper with three questions written on it for our guest speaker, Shelley Casey, R.N.  She is a school nurse. What kind of cases, illnesses, injuries, etc. do you think she encounters?  What are the issues around pediatric and adolescent medicine?

Sorry about CATEMA.  I'm still working on it.  Sorry you couldn't see my name.  I'm still having troubles with it.

Take care and see you tomorrow!

Ms Erceg

Construction Project Ahead

Hello All,

Getting started on portfolio construction Wednesday. Bring in a typed, complete and edited resume as homework for Wednesday.  ASK FOR MY HELP instead of coming in without a resume. If you already have one, update it under employment experience with this as your "latest" job:


Tri-Valley ROP, Livermore California             August 2017 to Present
Medical Occupations

Student intern for this career technical education program.  There is clinical and administrative training throughout the program and clinical internship of 180+ hours will be completed by May 2018.  Currently serving the program as an intern at __________________ four days per week for a total of approximately 10 hours per week.  Duties include ________, ________, and _________.


Here is the site to help you or find one that you like for samples you can replace your own information with.

https://www.thebalance.com/first-resume-example-with-no-work-experience-2063278

This week can be kind of tricky with site attendance, whether it be reduced or increased time at site.  Keep me in the loop and get as many hours as you can.

By the way, congratulations to those of you who have contacted me with information that you know I should know.  It is so great experience excellent communication with all of you. It saves us so much time and trouble!!!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING, PLEASE DO THIS TONIGHT:  I have added the classes you can get credit for and my name is now in the system.

Set up an account if you have not already at:  https://www.catema.com/laspositas
Select "New Students"  select create account
Follow the prompts to create your account and then hit "Submit" Your username and password will be automatically generated.

Write them down!

Follow these steps:

1. Select the following:
    a. HS  GRANDA
    b. Teacher  Laurie Erceg
    c. Class name  Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations
    d. Class period (2)  - Just use 2.

2. Select "Submit"

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you are registered in CATEMA for each of the ROP courses you are taking.  (Click only on these classes on the list!)  HSCI 52  ECD 95 AND ECD 96

4. Once your new account has been created and you have "enrolled" in each ROP class, please "Log Out"

GHS Bell Schedule for Thursday 12/21:
Thursday, December 21
Period 1 8:00 - 8:55
Period 2 9:05 - 10:00
Period 3 10:10 - 11:10
Lunch 11:10 - 11:50
Period 4 11:50 - 12:45
Period 5 12:55 - 1:50

GHS Spirit Week:

Monday (12/18): Pajama Day

Tuesday (12/19): Flannel Day

Wednesday (12/20): Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday (12/21): Holiday Hat Day

LHS, AVHS and DHS - We'll talk more about your schedules on Wednesday.  Text me if you need me.

Take care!

Ms. Erceg

Important Assignment!

Hello Interns,

For this weekend...your "homework", is to prepare a card/envelope for your site that wishes them a happy holiday season. Write some words of appreciation and how privileged we are to have been accommodated at the site.

I have some candy canes to hand out for them as well as some chocolates if you need them.

I am fine with you taking some cookies or candy in on your own as well.

Let's do a GREAT JOB in showing them how much we appreciate their support of the ROP Program!

Have a great weekend and by the way, you don't have to wait, you can take your card, etc. in on Monday or Tuesday.  On Wednesday, I'll have something you can take in to them, but make sure you have a card for the supervisor and the staff.

Happy Friday,

Ms. Erceg

Ethical Behavior in the Workplace

Hello Interns,

You have probably noticed that I put a lot of emphasis on internship expectations. I believe with all of my heart that discussions about workplace behavior, group dynamics, collaboration, responding vesus reacting, etc. will serve you well for the rest of your life.  Not only will these discussions help you with where you work, but in your personal life too.  You know what?  Your stories from the field/journal entries are so important for you, but helps the Med Occs program as well. Thank you in advance for writing meaningful, thorough journal entries.

Please follow the criteria set for your journal.  (See last night's blog for that).

Take care and keep up the good work!!!

Ms. Erceg


p.s.

GHS:

Here are links to this week's Video El Aviso...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaP8Olx-xjQ

or

https://youtu.be/MaP8Olx-xjQ

Greetings Interns! Read on....

Hello Everyone,

Nice discussion on bio-ethics today.  More to come.

Here is a list of reminders.  Please be sure to read this list thoroughly and follow directions accordingly!

1. Think of and arrange for a nice card, candy or something to bring to site for the holidays. A card is fine...just write a nice note thanking them!

2. LHS MORNING STUDENTS- Go to the Career Center on 12/21 for P2 and P3. Ms. Cabading will have an assigment from me for you to do.  INFORM your site that you won't be coming that day, there is not enough time for you to get there and get back in time for P4.  PM LHS: Make arrangements at site that coincides with your school schedule. You should do just fine in the PM.

GHS 12/21:  See me if you feel there will be any conflict in being able to attend site that day.

AVHS: 12/20 - In Med Occs at 1:45.  12/21 - Site/normal time  12/22 - See me 12/20

DHS: Check with your site re: 12/19 and 12/22.

3. Eating food at site: If they offer treats, food, etc., pack it up and take it with you after your shift. If the gathering is away from patient areas, it's okay to partake in holiday festivities at your site as long as patient care is not jeopardized.

4. TRACK your absences from site in the notes column of your hours log in your CC binder.

5. If you need to email me:  Email me at lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

6. A lot of you are not adhering to the journal entry criteria.  Try bullet points, but be thorough!

• Intention:
• Details of the Day
• Communication - Positive/Negative
• Relevance to ROP training 

7. Keep that hair in a hair DO, not a hair DON'T....look professional at all times.  We have a reputation to uphold! ...and don't forget your badge!

8. Missing assignments?....meet me in the classroom or text me at lunch TOMORROW to get it straightened out!

9. HW for 12/20:  Bring a completed, edited resume.  As a parent for help.  Here's a site:

https://www.thebalance.com/first-resume-example-with-no-work-experience-2063278

10. Thank you for being the best you can be out there - go interns go!!!

Ms. Erceg

Following Directions is a Great Skill!

Directions:

Read last night's blog.

See you tomorrow!!!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Monday! Week 3 Here We Are

Hello Interns,


Keeping warm.... I really appreciate the minimalist in many of you and following my directions, but I am fine with you wearing a coat, scarf, gloves and hat into your site.  Just stow them carefully when you get to site and keep them out of the way.

Final request - points are at stake!  I noticed Friday and today a few interns with hair don'ts - strays hanging down.  Keep a "kit" with you in your car and do your hair before you go in, not after.
Once again... do you have a hair "do" or a hair "don't" at site? 

Arielle and Madison - Keep me informed of site info this week as requested.

Let's have a talk about sense of entitlement and communication breakdowns on Wednesday.  How can these sabotage your internship and potentially get you dropped from the program?  This is serious business.  Have you written about this in your journal?  Have you heard about or seen behaviors that are not consistent with professionalism?  We'll use our professionalism rubric during this discussion.

Due Wednesday:

1. Time sheet for 12/4 to 12/8
2. Training plan - REMEMBER to ask me if you need help.  Don't show up empty handed.
3. Research assignment on a bio-ethical issue
4. A big smile and a "good morning or good afternoon for me!
5. Ideas for holiday card, candy or gift for your site/staff.  Something simple, but meaningful.
    Let's show them how much they mean to us.


GHS Modified Schedule for THURSDAY, 12/21/17:

Thursday, December 21 
Period 1 8:00 - 8:55 
Period 2 9:05 - 10:00 
Period 3 10:10 - 11:10 
Lunch 11:10 - 11:50 
Period 4 11:50 - 12:45 
Period 5 12:55 - 1:50


Keep checking the blog!!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Hello All,

Hey interns- Keep working on your appearance, attitudes and initiative.  By the way, do you have a hair "do" or a hair "don't" at site?  Be sure to keep that hair back and look gorgeous...which isn't tough at all for you!


TIME SHEET 12/4 to 12/8 - Get it signed/eval on time sheet done and if you cannot get a signature for some reason, remember to contact me immediately so I can help you.  Kaiser Interns, computer training counts as internship hours!


Kaiser Interns - just a reminder you have computer training tomorrow or Monday, depending on the schedule.  Here it is:

Class 1: Friday, Dec 8th 9:30-11:30 am  Livermore IT Training Room

KAILA, SOPHIA M., BELLA A., JORI, NICOLE, WILLOW, KYLIE MO, JILLIAN    (8)

Class 2: Monday, Dec 11th 9:30-11:30 am Livermore IT Training Room

PL FOLKS:  KYLIE MZ, SKYLER, ALEX, KENNEDY, PRANAVI, MCKENZIE, ASIA (LIVERMORE)  (7)

Class 3: Monday, Dec 11th 1:30-3:30 PM Livermore IT Training Room

LINDSAY, CHRISTIAN, ANGEL, MELIA, AJ, JANE, MARRIAM, LISETTE  (8)

Granada High Students:

Here are the links to today's video El Aviso:

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/ikHsMsLE3hk

or this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikHsMsLE3hk&feature=youtu.be&ibss=1

Regarding CATEMA:  Please standby and wait for instructions. I am working on this with Tri-Valley ROP and will give you info asap.  I will make sure you meet the deadline for this process and receive college credit for taking Medical Occupations.

Have a great evening and have a great day tomorrow.

Ms. Erceg

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Hello Interns,

First of all, The Good.  I am very proud of you.  When there are little or no issues during the first week, that means you are being the best intern you can be and following directions, completing your time sheet (and getting it to me on time) and communicating with me on all relevant issues.  GREAT JOB!  KEEP IT UP!

The Bad. Reminder.....ladies, take your hairspray, pins, headbands and put them in your car - fix your hair before walking into site. Make sure hair is combed back, no loose hair and use bobby pins or barrettes if necessary.  Be the role model I know you can be.  Points are taken away for concerns with appearance, attitude, initiative, etc.

Ugly?  Not this week. Let's keep it that way!

Experience in the field - "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" - I want stories from the field every Wednesday.  Share stories from your journal so we can all benefit.

As we continue our discussion on HIPAA and Legal/Ethical Issues, complete the following for HW.  Please bring to class on 12/13:

A print out regarding research, a case study and any current or pending legislation on one of the following controversial issues:

1. Euthanasia (assisted suicide - humans) or when applied to animals

2. Surrogacy

3. Cloning


For next week 12/13/17:

1. Controversial issue printouts. Prepare for discussion - highlight areas of interest/opinion
2. Time sheet for the week of 12/4 to 12/8  20 points each
3. Training plan due (please....do not hesitate to show me your draft or ask for help!!!)  100 points
Use your professionalism rubric and the HIPAA Cheat Sheet to add items to your training plan.

Keep checking the blog!

Ms. Erceg

It's All About HIPAA, Right?

Hello Everyone,

Tomorrow we will work on various projects including the HIPAA handout I gave you last week, the Career and Academic Portfolio contents, journal check, and legal/ethical practices in medicine.

TIME SHEET - DUE TOMORROW, SIGNED!  (Don't forget to write in first/last name under signature.

HOLIDAY TIME AT SITE:   If you would like to work it out with your supervisor, you have the entire day on Friday, December 22nd to attend site.  That will be the only day for the holiday season until you return in January. We are thankful to ROP Administrator, Heather Morelli, as she is the back up emergency person for that day.  I will be the primary, so call me first if you need assistance during the day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Subject: KAISER ROP IT Training 2017 2018 STUDENTS  (From Kareen Knowles):

I have been working with the IT Trainer and we are tentatively scheduled to offer KPHC/IT training for our ROP students in the Livermore IT Training Room on the following dates.  I will ask Laurie Erceg, the ROP instructor, to work on assigning the students to these classes as there is a capacity of 8 students/class.  Students will inform their site/department.

Class 1: Friday, Dec 8th 9:30-11:30 am  Livermore IT Training Room

KAILA, SOPHIA M., BELLA A., JORI, NICOLE, WILLOW, KYLIE MO, JILLIAN  (8)

Class 2: Monday, Dec 11th 9:30-11:30 am Livermore IT Training Room

PL FOLKS:  KYLIE MZ, SKYLER, ALEX, KENNEDY, PRANAVI, MCKENZIE, ASIA (LIVERMORE)  (7)

Class 3: Monday, Dec 11th 1:30-3:30 pm Livermore IT Training Room

LINDSAY, CHRISTIAN, ANGEL, MELIA, AJ, JANE, MARRIAM, LISETTE  (8)

See you Tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Monday to All!

Hello Everyone,

Week 2 has begun!

I am still visiting sites, so hang in there!  I only have a few more before I can say I've stopped in to see all of you.

There are only two things that need attention for right now regarding site:

1. Ladies, be sure to take some hairspray, headband, barrettes, hair tie, etc.  No "wispies" please!
Achieve that polished look by keeping hair away from your face.

2. I have witnessed a few people leaving site early. Expect to be at site a minimum of 2 hours per day. If that changes for any reason, call me so I can note your attendance.  All of this must be reflected on your time sheet accurately.

KAISER STUDENTS:  Your IT/Computer training will be on Friday 12/8 and Monday 12/11.  Pleasanton folks will report to Livermore for the training. I'll have details tomorrow or on Wednesday for you.  If all goes well, none of you will need a permission slip, but will go during your normal site hours.  Asia, Kennedy, Angel, Melia, Pranavi and Jane - Let's be sure I have a hard copy of your PPD results for my student records binder - Even if you've given me a copy, we'll double check for all of you.

Please read over last week's blog entries and check again tomorrow too.  Be prepared for 12/6!

Ms. Erceg

Week One, Done.

Hello Interns,

Week one is done and week two will be even better!  Now that you are familiarizing yourself with your site and how it operates, next week will be easier.


Pranavi, Kennedy, Asia and Jane:

Please bring me two copies of your PPD results.  I will need to turn those in at Kaiser and keep a copy here for my records.  I have Melia's and Angel's.

REMINDERS:

1. Time sheet signed and turned in.  DO NOT come to class without it. Contact me if you need help!

2. Make sure your journal is very well written and meets the criteria.  Bullet points are fine, but be
    very thorough.  I must see the criteria met as well as medical terminology used/observed.

3. Give your supervisor/staff the EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.  Some supervisors told me
    they have not seen it.  It's the one that I have, one for parent, site and one for your binder.

4. Collect business cards if available (3).

5. Review your schedule with your supervisor/staff to ensure that we are all on the same page.

6. It is not acceptable to forget to contact me and your site if there will be a tardy or absence.
    Let's be clear, there is a huge liability issue that we can all avoid with excellent communication.

Have a great weekend.

Ms. Erceg




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