Thank You Casey Potts!

Hello Everyone,

Our guest speaker, Casey Potts, said he would come back for the a.m. class.  He was very interesting and gave us a lot of information EMT, Paramedic and Firefighter careers.  I have some handouts for the a.m. class.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Teen DV Month (sometimes called TDVAM) is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent it.  

Teen DV Month – Loveisrespect.org        HW: TAKE QUIZ BELOW

www.loveisrespect.org/resources/teendvmonth/

GHS:

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

https://youtu.be/F9bKwO4Qe-Q            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9bKwO4Qe-Q&feature=youtu.be&ibss=1

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

1. Keep your RAOK handout front and center.  I cannot wait to see what kind of impact 58 people have x10!!!  (59 including me)

2. Make sure you have your flash cards with you 2/7!!!  Use your MT Book and keep making your cards from the appendices. Thank you all who brought yours in already!

3. Please take this quiz so you be part of an important discussion on healthy relationships:

 http://www.loveisrespect.org/for-someone-else/is-my-relationship-healthy-quiz/

If you are not currently in a romantic relationship, base your answers on a previous relationship or a platonic relationship with a friend.


4. At your site this week and next:  If you are not already doing so, ask if you can take incoming calls or make outgoing calls on behalf of your office or facility.  Please write in your journal what is said when the phone is answered.  When putting someone on hold, Please do not say "Hold on."  Instead, say "Would you please hold for a moment?"....wait for the answer.  Then let the caller know you'll be right with them.  Don't take too long getting back on the line!

I have a request. Please honor it.

Please, when I am addressing the class, please do not talk to your neighbor.  I'm feelin' dissed. If you have a comment or question, please raise your hand.  You already know that it is a great life skill to be able to listen intently. I respect all of you and I expect it in return. I will appreciate you working very hard on this and please understand that a little self-discipline can go a very long way.  Let's keep the classroom a place that is conducive to learning and not one that has a teacher nagging you. I have never had a disciplinary problem with any of you.  Let's not start now. I thank you in advance and the class thanks you.

I'll see you out there at your sites!!!  Keep up the good work.  Stay strong!

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Once in a "Blue Moon"

Hey Everyone,

Here is some info for you.  Have you ever heard the term "Once in a Blue Moon?" - it's been said for generations because this type of occurrence is very rare.  Worth getting up earlier tomorrow?  Perhaps!!  Any photographers out there? Check this website out...video included.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/26/world/super-blue-blood-moon-guide-2018-intl/index.html

For Tomorrow, 1/31:

1. Time sheet(s), including any signed that have not been turned in
2. HW or Evaluation that has not been turned in
3. Career Research paper
4. Disease Research paper
5. Flashcards....bring all you have from home or find yours in the classroom.
***6. Please have at least two questions ready for our firefighter guest speaker tomorrow, Casey Potts.
7. LHS:  Are you participating in OPND on Friday?  Let me know.

***FIREFIGHTER Career Expo:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firefighter-career-expo-2018-livermore-ca-registration-41761548917

Firefighter Job Description & Responsibilities:

Protects citizens during emergencies by extinguishing fires; executing rescues; mitigating chemical spills.
 

Firefighter Job Duties:

• Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards; enforcing codes.
• Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs.
• Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants; requesting and expediting repairs; verifying repair.
• Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; regulating water pressure; combating and extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Provides information by completing reports.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; studying publications; participating in scheduled drills.
• Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Firefighter Skills and Qualifications:

Lifting, Physical Fitness, Decision Making, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity, Safety Management

By the way, do you know what a RAOK is?  If so, you're already ahead of the game.  If not, I'll explain, as well as the fun and fulfilling assignment I am giving you tomorrow.

Take care and see you tomorrow.  There are treats comin' and a guest speaker- so don't miss out!

Ms. Erceg

Hello Interns!

Hello Medical, Dental and Veterinary Professionals.

Here are some reminders for you:

Kaiser Livermore PM - Okay to go to site tomorrow.  I received the all clear from Kaiser today. Thank you all for your help today!!!

Career Research/Disease Research - Please print tonight.  I don't want you to have to retrieve your assignments from email, especially mine!

Assignment for Wednesday's Guest Speaker:  Casey Potts will be coming talk to us.  He is a firefighter.  Have questions ready.

Take care and keep up the good work!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Friday to All

Hello Everyone,

I hope you have a nice weekend.  Prepare your assignments due 1/31 and of course, bring a signed time sheet (or two if your have two sites!)

Keep up the good work taking care of patients, staff and of course yourself!

Ms. Erceg

p.s. LHS, see below.


Hey LHS Students!  Modified schedule next Friday, 2/2.    AM STUDENTS: Go to site if not involved in this event.  If you are involved......let me know right away via text and give me the sponsoring teacher/admin person so I can document your whereabouts..and contact your site if you are not going!!!

Please keep this handy:

Livermore High School Operation: Needle Drop 

Friday, February 2, 2018 

Period 1 (65)      8:00 am - 9:05 am 

Period 2 (60)      9:15 am - 10:15 am

OPND (40)         10:15 am - 10:55 am 

Period 3 (65)     11:00 am - 12:05 pm 

Lunch (35)         12:05 pm - 12:40 pm 

Period 4 (65)     12:45 pm - 1:50 pm 

Period 5 (65)     2:00 pm - 3:05 pm

Ms. Erceg

There's still a chance....

Hi All,

As a BIG favor to me and a few other teachers, LPC opened up CATEMA for us to complete enrollments in the courses for college credit applied via ROP.

By TOMORROW morning, I must have a text from any of you that want to jump in and apply to all of the classes listed under my name at GHS.  Apply, then I'll go in at lunch tomorrow and "accept" each of the late enrollments to ensure you receive credit.

For the career research paper, I want you to know the occupational interview is optional.  I will give you a handout for that if you'd like to pursue these in the future.  I highly recommend it!

Make sure you have flash cards ready for 1/31.  I want them in the classroom so we can practice our terms.  I will send them home after awhile and completion of all three appendices will be in March.

As you know, we are the Med Occs team for the remainder of the year.  Ms. Buckley-Schreiber will continue her treatments and rest.  THANK YOU for being an awesome class that any teacher would wish for...and I got!!!

The theme for the class is.... Start Strong, Stay Strong and Finish Strong.  We started strong, now stay strong so we have a strong finish to this school year!  Let's make it great.  You've got this.

Take care.

Ms. Erceg

Wednesday Tomorrow...with a Twist!

Hello All,

Check below for morning student's schedule.

For tomorrow:

Bring in any missing HW (see last week's blogs)

Gather these from home for your portfolio and bring them in:  

Temporary tab sections for now:  Employment, Schools/Colleges, Diplomas/Awards/Certificates, Transcripts (current one for now - print from school website), Certification/Licenses, clubs/Organizations (like CMAA!)

Link for CMAA:  http://www.cmaa-ca.org/      Go to "Membership" tab.  Only $35.00 to become a student member! Check this out too:  http://www.ccbma.org/  Talk to your parents about planning for the exam.
You will be eligible to take the basic and administrative exams if you pass the course with an A or a B and get a certificate of completion for Medical Occupations ROP.  Remember to look at the 1/10 blog for the Palko book to prep for the exam...one with a disk in the back of the book!

Evaluation Due!

Time Sheet(s) - Remember to log your hours so you know how many you have accrued.

Bring flash cards.  I'll store them for you. 

Journal check.  Are you using the journal criteria?  Make sure you are!!! Thank you.

Modified schedule for GHS and LHS for 1/24. 

See below.  NOTE:  GHS and LHS schedules do not match.

ALL PM: 1:00 TO 3:00 AS USUAL.

GHS: COME TO CLASS AT 10:48 a.m.

LIVERMORE AM CLASS: COME TO CLASS AT 11:00 a.m BRING A LUNCH!

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

Granada High School District Write Schedule 1/24/17 

Period 1 8:00am - 8:30 am 
District Write 8:40am - 10:40am 
Period 2 10:50am - 11:20am 
Lunch 11:20 am - 12:00pm 
Period 3 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
Period 4 12:40pm - 1:10pm 

Period 5 1:20pm - 1:50pm 

Livermore High School District Write Schedule 1/24/17 

Period 1 8:00am - 8:31am 
District Write 8:41am - 10:41am 
Period 2 10:51am - 11:21am 
Period 3 11:31am - 12:00pm 
Lunch 12:00pm - 12:36pm 
Period 4 12:46pm - 1:17pm 
Period 5 1:27pm - 1:50pm 
Testing rooms will be posted around campus several days before testing.

See you tomorrow.

Laurie

Anticipate the Need

Hello All,

Review last week's blogs carefully so you have the morning schedule for 1/24, homework (even if it is late), portfolio materials, and info on CMAA and CCBMA materials, etc.

I will post tomorrow as well with any last minute information.

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

p.s. Be sure you are wearing a mask around folks that are coughing and wash your hands/use hand sanitizer consistently.  Do not attend site if you have a cough or fever.  As always, contact me and the site in the even of an absence prior to start time.

Ready to Interview Someone?

Hello Interns and Happy Friday!

As the deadline approaches for your career research paper, here are some tips on doing an informational interview with someone in that line of work.  This is also known as an occupational interview.

https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/resources/networking/informational-interviews.htm

Regarding the disease/condition research, here is a site that may help you:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions

Please, choose quickly if you haven't already.  I don't want to see sloppy, last minute work, but two very professional looking research projects.  Questions?  You know how to reach me!

Looking for something to do this weekend???  Here's a thought.  Appendices I, II and III in your MT book at home needs to be transferred to flash cards in the next 6 weeks. (Complete by March 7th). Yes, I know it's work, but you'll never be sorry you did this.  20+ years of assigning this has resulted in people not only passing exams, but waiving courses, like Basic Medical Terminology. Maybe do this while you are listening to some cool music.  By the way, reading, writing or screen time of any kind is not recommended while watching tv. There are studies showing that it negatively affects the neurons in your brain, resulting in decreased capacity. Eeek, we don't want that!

Bring in your flash cards on 1/31 and impress the heck out of me with your progress, as many of you do!  Remember, some of you have left them in the classroom, so please check the classroom 1/24.

By the way, if I have not told you lately, I am proud of each and every one of you.  When you applied to this program, you committed to a class, internship component and the opportunity to demonstrate more responsibility that most have experienced during their high school years.  Let's stay strong and finish strong. (More on staying and finishing strong later). 😊

Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Erceg

Info for you

Hello Interns-

For 1/24, see last night's blog for the schedule and to prepare for next week.  All grades are involved in the "District Write" program.


GHS Students - Here is the El Aviso:

https://youtu.be/sefhu1IyUZI

AVHS Students: (This event does not affect your internship schedule, if it does, contact me immediately, otherwise, this is an FYI).

TOMORROW, Friday, January 19, there is a modified schedule for the Winter Olympic Rally.  The A/B Rally Schedule is set up to allow for department collaboration.

Report to class for attendance, leave backpacks in class, and then go to the Large Gym.

AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

A/B Rally Schedule

A/B Rally Schedule
A˚	7:00 – 7:55 a.m.
1˚	8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
2˚	8:56 – 9:46 a.m.
Brunch	9:46 – 9:55 a.m.
3˚	10:01 – 10:51 a.m.
4˚ Rally A	10:57 – 11:48 a.m.
4˚ Rally B	11:54 – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch	12:45 – 1:19 p.m.
5˚	1:25 – 2:15 a.m.
6˚	2:21 – 3:11 p.m.

A Assembly: Career Tech, English, ROP, Social Studies, World Language

B Assembly: Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Special Education, Visual & Performing Arts

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

There's a New Robot in Town!

Hello Interns!

The information below is for all of you, but especially those at Stanford ValleyCare.  Be aware that this technology will change lives.....and save them!

For all Stanford ValleyCare Interns:

From Nancy McNeil, ROP Nursing Careers     RE: Stanford ValleyCare Hospital

I was able to see the transition occurring with new computers and monitors in each room today.  I am waiting to see what type of thermometer they end up using, they have been testing disposable thermometers and also B/P cuffs.  I will adopt whichever thermometer they use so my students are familiar with it.

But the big news - I am thrilled about is the NEW Robot Lightstrike UV LIGHT they are bringing in.  It was sitting in the lobby (it's about 4ft tall) along with a sign they will be using this at the hospital.

This robot, when placed in a room, is the ONLY thing that can clear the room of CDIFF, MRSA, and DRE infections.

I was probably the most excited person to see this at the hospital today, but when reading my students journals each week the number of patients with CDIFF and MRSA is quite a shock.

All students at the hospital can be on the lookout for the robot!

FOR NEXT WEEK on 1/24:

Bring in any missing HW (see last week's blogs)

Gather these from home for your portfolio and bring them in:  

Temporary tab sections for now:  Employment, Schools/Colleges, Diplomas/Awards/Certificates, Transcripts (current one for now - print from school website), Certification/Licenses, clubs/Organizations (like CMAA!)

Link for CMAA:  http://www.cmaa-ca.org/      Go to "Membership" tab.  Only $35.00 to become a student member!  Check this out too:  http://www.ccbma.org/  Talk to your parents about planning for the exam.
You will be eligible to take the basic and administrative exams if you pass the course with an A or a B and get a certificate of completion for Medical Occupations ROP.  Remember to look at the 1/10 blog for the Palko book to prep for the exam...one with a disk in the back of the book!

Evaluation due!  Contact me if there is a problem getting this completed and ready to turn in 1/24.

Time Sheet(s) - Remember to log your hours so you know how many you have accrued.

Flash Cards - Bring them to class and we'll practice with them here.  I'll store them for you.  I have some in the classroom that may belong to you.

Journal check.  Are you using the journal criteria?  Make sure you are!!! Thank you.

Modified schedule for GHS and LHS for 1/24. See below.  NOTE:  GHS and LHS schedules do not match.
ALL PM: 1:00 TO 3:00 AS USUAL.

GHS: COME TO CLASS AT 10:50 a.m.

LHS MORNING CLASS: COME TO CLASS AT 11:00 a.m -  LHS MORNING STUDENTS.....BRING A LUNCH!

Take care,

Ms. Erceg


Granada High School District Write Schedule 1/24/17 

Period 1 8:00am - 8:30 am 
District Write 8:40am - 10:40am 
Period 2 10:50am - 11:20am 
Lunch 11:20 am - 12:00pm 
Period 3 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
Period 4 12:40pm - 1:10pm 

Period 5 1:20pm - 1:50pm 

Livermore High School District Write Schedule 1/24/17 

Period 1 8:00am - 8:31am 
District Write 8:41am - 10:41am 
Period 2 10:51am - 11:21am 
Period 3 11:31am - 12:00pm 
Lunch 12:00pm - 12:36pm 
Period 4 12:46pm - 1:17pm 
Period 5 1:27pm - 1:50pm 
Testing rooms will be posted around campus several days before testing.

Hello Interns!

Hello All,

Please review the last few blog entries and make sure you are "in the know."

Due tomorrow 1/17:  Homework and materials for portfolio (see 1/10 blog) as well as time sheet(s).

Did you make an appointment and/or give your evaluation to your supervisor?  Due next week! 1/24/18.

We have a guest speaker tomorrow.  Sonja Sommer, DDS.


GHS Homeroom Schedule Wednesday, January 17   LHS - I have plans for you. :-)

Period 1  8:00 - 8:45
Period 2  8:55 - 9:45
Period 3  9:55 - 10:40
HOMEROOM*  10:50 - 11:30  *SENIORS attending LPC this Fall - see below
Lunch  11:30 12:10
Period 4  12:10 - 12:55
Period 5  1:05 - 1:50

*Seniors who will be attending Las Positas College in the fall, will attend an information session in the large gym.

See you tomorrow my wonderful interns!

Ms. Erceg

Happy Three-Day Weekend!

Hello All,

Please review the 1/10/18 blog.

Regarding Monday, 1/15 - You have the choice of asking site (if they are open) to put some hours in or take the day off - it is your day off from school after all. 😊

Important:

A few students have told me that a few sites are allowing folks to draw up medication into syringes.
This is not allowed and is outside your scope of practice as a student intern.  This is due to liability/legal reasons. Thank you for understanding.

Take care and check the blog on Tuesday, 1/16/18.

Ms. Erceg

Your Portfolio Potential - Amazing!

Hello Everyone,

The portfolio construction has begun! This is an awesome book about YOU.  I will have more on this next week and we will continue construction on 1/17.

HOMEWORK Due 1/17:  Review today's handout on LiveBinder and then go to http://www.livebinders.com/ and review the website.  Write a brief description and review of the website - ease of use, your opinion(s) and how you will proceed in creating an "E-Portfolio" - 20 pts.

Patient Rights:  Review this website and print out a copy of the patient's rights:
http://www.calhospital.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/patientrights_english_1.pdf
Read it over and be ready for discussion and questions about these rights. 10 pts.

Please ask your parents for these items for our next class meeting on 1/17 or go to Staples.  You can also go on Amazon.com!

50 sheet protectors 
1 set of 6 or 8 tabs

Make an appointment with your manager, supervisor or MA and get the evaluation turned in to them so they can give it back to you asap!  Sit down with them and explain the form. Signature required.

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A few items highly recommended if you will be certifying as an M.A. or becoming an RN:

M.A.'s - Q & A Review for the Medical Assistant 7th ed. by Palko and Palko USED on Amazon.com - be sure it has a usable CD in the back so you can take practice exams to prepare to become certified as a Medical Assistant.

M.A.'s: From ccbma.org:  Review Guide (blue) and the Practice Quizzes booklet 
http://www.ccbma.org/store.html

From Amazon.com (New or Used) - for RN's:  NCLEX and TEAS test prep books 

Take care,

Ms. Erceg

p.s. LHS Folks - LOOK BELOW


FOR LHS STUDENTS - Please let me know via text if you will be volunteering (in uniform) at one or more of the following events.  THANK YOU in advance to those participating.  You will get a letter or certificate of participation for your PORTFOLIO!

FROM MS. CABADING:

It’s ROP marketing time!

There are some upcoming opportunities to promote ROP programs at Livermore High School.  Please put these dates/times on your calendar.  We would love to have you and/or student ambassadors from your class come to these events to let our LHS community know how great ROP is! 

******** Please respond back to me by  Wednesday, January 17 to let me know if you/ students will be able to participate in any of these events.   For some of the events, I have to request tables, so I won’t need names right away – I just need to know whether or not you want your class to be represented.  *********

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, February 1, first 10-15 minutes of 4^th period (approx. 12:35pm-12:50pm)

·         NEEDED: LHS students who take your classes and can share their experiences.  We’d like to have a variety of classes represented, so one student per class would be ideal.  Students will need to get permission from their 4^thperiod teachers to miss the beginning of class and I will write out a pass asking teachers to excuse their tardiness.

o   Let me know if you have a student who would be willing to speak.  I recognize that we may be limited because the student would need to miss a bit of class to participate.

·         AUDIENCE: LHS administrators/ counselors

Wednesday, February 21, Livermore High School Expo, Event Time: 6pm – 7:30pm – Students needed 5;30pm-7:30pm: tabling event primarily for underclassmen AND parents

·         NEEDED: Teachers/ student ambassadors to field questions about your programs.  I know LHS asks that teachers onsite participate.  If those from off-site classes can come or send students, that would be appreciated.

·         AUDIENCE: Primarily underclassmen.  This is the chance to plant seeds early so that students have ROP in their minds as they plan for their classes.

Wednesday, February 28, Lunch (11:10am-11:45am), ROP Information Fair: tabling event for LHS students in our Quad during lunch

·         NEEDED: Teachers/ student ambassadors to field questions about your programs.

·         AUDIENCE: LHS students

Livermore High School’s annual expo is on Wednesday, February 22 (in the evening).  I need to know by FRIDAY, January 20 if you want a table at the Expo.  Please let me know either way, yes or no.

  

Thanks for your help!

Paula-Ann Cabading

College and Career Specialist

Livermore High School/ Tri-Valley ROP

600 Maple Street

Livermore, CA 94550

pcabading@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

College admission representatives can now go to http://counselorcommunity.com/, the new home of repvisits, to schedule an appointment with our high school

Office: (925) 606-4812 x2330

Fax: (925) 606-4851

See you in class tomorrow!

Hello Everyone,

HW: Check last night's blog.  😊

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  Set a timer on your phone for every afternoon/evening to check the blog.  A few of you had no idea what I meant today when I mentioned the assignments coming up.

Time Sheets:  Be sure to have your time sheet signed no later than Monday afternoon each week. Your grade is affected by late or missing time sheets!


DUBLIN HS STUDENTS -  There is a request for one or two of you to speak briefly at the meeting below. Would you kindly volunteer?

This is from Ms. Nobida...

Our DHS counselor luncheon is next Tuesday 1/16 starting at 12:00.  It would be ideal if I could get student/students from each class to speak a 2-3 minutes regarding their experiences.  I have two new counselors that would love to learn more about our program!

Leann Nobida

College & Career Specialist
Dublin High School
8151 Village Parkway

Dublin, CA 94568
925-833-3360

nobidaleann@dublinusd.org

See you tomorrow!

Ms. Erceg