Unit 5 Employability Skills_PHS

Lesson Objectives

Today I will... learn key employability and personal skills needed in healthcare.
So I can... understand how healthcare workers maintain professionalism and work effectively with others.
I know I have it when... I can describe professional behavior and give examples of how to communicate and work well on a healthcare team.

Lesson Objectives

Today I will…
• learn and discuss key employability and personal skills needed in healthcare.

So I can…
• demonstrate professionalism, communication, teamwork, and interview readiness for future mock interviews and career portfolio tasks.

I know I have it when…
• I can explain essential employability traits, practice interview questions, and begin organizing items that will go into my career portfolio.

Lab Activity

12/1-3/25 (Mock Interviews)

Testing Day

12/4/25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to improve a healthcare worker's employability?

• Learning new medical technologies

• Ignoring teamwork

• Avoiding communication

• Disregarding punctuality

Open Ended

Why are employability and personal skills important for healthcare workers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for advancing your career according to the Employability Skills slide?

• Use career assessments to determine the best career for you

• Create a career portfolio highlighting your skills and personality

• Join a student association for professional development

• Rely solely on academic grades for job opportunities

Fill in the Blank

A person who likes creative activities and is interested in health science might become a ___ photographer.

Open Ended

Based on the Employability Skills and Health Science Careers by Personality Type slides, how can understanding your personality type help you choose a suitable health science career?

Multiple Choice

Match the John Holland personality type with the correct health science career example: 'investigative thinker'.

• Medical laboratory technician

• Certified nursing assistant

• Pharmaceutical sales representative

• Medical photographer

Multiple Select

Select all the events from the HOSA Competitive Events table that require a written component.

• Medical Spelling

• Medical Terminology

• Clinical Specialty

• Extemporaneous Writing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following HOSA competitive events involves a written test and a 'spelling bee' competition?

• Medical Spelling

• Medical Terminology

• Clinical Specialty

• Health Education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the job search process for healthcare jobs?

• Make a list of healthcare businesses in your area

• Check job search websites

• Consult teachers or counselors

• Ignore networking with friends and family

Open Ended

What are the key pieces of information you should include on your personal data page for job applications?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: When asked about salary on a job application, you should write '___'.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions are appropriate to ask during a job interview?

• What are the specific duties of this position?

• How much does this job pay?

• Do you have children?

• Can I use your phone to call my ride?

Multiple Choice

Which section of a cover letter should explain how your skills will meet the employer’s needs?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Greeting

Open Ended

Based on the sample cover letter, what are two important elements to include in the conclusion of your own cover letter?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT recommended to do before a job interview?

• Learn all you can about the job

• Prepare to talk about your qualifications

• Arrive a few minutes early

• Make a list of questions to ask

Open Ended

Describe two things you should avoid doing or saying on the day of an interview and explain why.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important employability skills for healthcare workers?

• Be on time

• Dress appropriately

• Ignore instructions

• Work hard and be productive

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which of the following are ways to succeed on the job as a healthcare worker?

• Learn names

• Arrive late

• Follow instructions

• Dress inappropriately

Fill in the Blank

One way to maintain confidentiality as a healthcare worker is to avoid discussing patient information in public places such as the ___ room.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between gross pay and net pay as shown on a paycheck?

• Gross pay is after deductions; net pay is before deductions.

• Gross pay is before deductions; net pay is after deductions.

• Gross pay includes only bonuses; net pay is salary.

• Gross pay is what you receive; net pay is what is taxed.

Multiple Choice

Which HOSA event requires both a written test and a group presentation?

• Creative Problem Solving

• Pathophysiology

• CPR/First Aid

• Healthcare Issues Exam

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for healthcare workers to maintain personal wellness.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of holistic wellness according to the diagram?

• Mind

• Body

• Spirit

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe how personal hygiene contributes to physical wellness.

Fill in the Blank

Regular exercise helps you sleep better and decreases your chances of becoming ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered essential nutrients necessary to maintain health and proper body function?

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How many grams of lipids contained in a serving of this food item?

• 3 grams

• 300 grams

• 13 grams

• 90 grams

Multiple Choice

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

• Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

Multiple Choice

As long as they are quiet activities, it’s okay for people with

sleep problems to do things like read or watch TV in bed.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What distractions cause you to stay up late at night?

Multiple Select

What are the 3 different types of wellness we are focusing on?

• Social Wellness

• Emotional Wellness

• Spiritual Wellness

• Physical Wellness

Multiple Choice

Managing stress and anger is part of which dimension?

• Physical

• Emotional

• Intellectual

• Social

Multiple Choice

Feeling at peace with yourself after meditating is an example of which wellness dimension?

• Occupational

• Spiritual

• Mental

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for your health?

• Coach Satterfield

• I am

• TikToK

• Doctors

Multiple Select

Which aspects are part of your mental health? (select 2)

• Learning from your mistakes

• Eating healthy foods

• Jogging

• Having a positive attitude

Multiple Choice

Mental health is how we...

• think

• feel

• act

• all of the aove

Multiple Choice

Is losing your temper a physical or emotional symptom of stress?

• Physical

• Emotional

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good coping mechanisms for stress? (check all that apply)

• Exercise

• Meditation

• Fighting with your sibling

• Time management

• Sleeping for 6-7 hours

Multiple Choice

What specific signs and symptoms of stress did Jean experience

• Sadness, confusion,restlessness, clarity.

• Joyfulness, calmness, energy, focus.
• Excitement, enthusiasm, strength, peace.
• Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating.

Multiple Choice

How could Jean manage her stress in a healthy way while still meeting her financial and professional responsibilities?

• Jean can ignore her responsibilities and take long vacations.
• Jean should focus solely on work and skip exercise altogether.
• Jean can manage stress by avoiding social interactions and staying isolated.
• Jean can manage her stress by prioritizing tasks, practicing mindfulness, exercising regularly, and seeking support.

Multiple Choice

What are some consequences Jake might face—both short- and long-term—because of his sleep deficit and late work schedule?

• Short-term: heightened creativity, reduced stress; Long-term: enhanced physical fitness, greater job satisfaction.
• Short-term: improved mood, better social interactions; Long-term: increased motivation, stronger friendships.
• Increased energy levels, improved focus; Long-term: better sleep quality, enhanced productivity.
• Short-term: decreased cognitive function, irritability; Long-term: health issues, impaired relationships.

Multiple Choice

How does Jake’s situation connect to the concept of employability skills in healthcare, such as time management and prioritizing responsibilities?

• Jake shows great time management because he works hard and handles many tasks.

• Jake struggles with time management. His late work hours hurt his sleep and school performance, showing poor balance of priorities.

• Jake’s problem is only sleep, not time management or priorities.

• Jake’s situation doesn’t relate to employability skills since he’s not in healthcare yet.

Multiple Choice

What is personal and professional development?

• The process of finding your first healthcare job

• Steps taken to improve personal, educational, and career performance

• The act of taking time off to rest from work

• The process of switching careers completely

Multiple Choice

Why are professional organizations important for healthcare workers?

• They provide entertainment and vacation discounts

• They unite people in the same occupation and offer networking and training

• They replace the need for continuing education

• They help workers find jobs in non-healthcare industries

Multiple Choice

Why should healthcare workers leave a job under the best possible circumstances?

• It looks better on social media

• It helps maintain positive references and future opportunities

• It allows you to take leftover supplies

• It prevents you from ever returning to that workplace

Multiple Choice

When resigning from a healthcare job, what is the most professional action to take?

• Quit without notice

• Tell your coworkers before your supervisor

• Give at least two weeks’ notice and a written letter of resignation

• Post your decision online before informing your employer

Multiple Choice

What made Sophia’s job change a positive experience?

• She quit without notice to start college early

• She maintained good relationships and received a recommendation from her supervisor

• She decided to stop working completely

• She left without telling anyone at her job

Multiple Choice

What should be included in a healthcare career portfolio?

• Only your résumé and job application

• Résumé, certifications, continuing education, and letters of recommendation

• Only personal photos and awards

• Notes from coworkers about your performance

Open Ended

What are some key employability and personal skills that are important for healthcare workers to possess?