Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Alternative Medicine
Go to November 29, 2007 for a very interesting podcast from UCSF on alternative medicine.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Food Pyramids
Here's the Harvard one.
Here's the one from the US Government. (The US Dept. of Agriculture).
And here are a lot more to look at.
Here's the one from the US Government. (The US Dept. of Agriculture).
And here are a lot more to look at.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Electronic Charts and Medical Records for Module 2 Unit 6
Monday, October 5, 2009
Long list of abbreviations
And here's a very, very long list:
APPROVED SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
(A)
@ at
aa affected area
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
AAL anterior axillary line
Ab antibiotic
AB armband
abd abdomen
ABL anticonvulsive blood level
AC before meals
acid phos acid phosphatase
ACM anticonvulsant medications
ACTH adrenocorticotrophic hormone
A&D alcohol and drug
ADD attention deficit disorder
ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADL activities of daily living
ad lib at pleasure, at discretion, freely as desired
adm admission
admin administration
AEB as evidenced by
AED automated external defibrillator
AF African-American
A-Fib atrial fibrillation
AFB acid fast bacilli
amal amalgam
A/G albumin globulin ratio
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
AJ ankle jerk
AKA also known as
alb albumin
alg alginate
alk phos alkaline phosphatase
ALL acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ALT aspartate aminotransferase
AMA against medical advice
AMH1 Adult Mental Health 1
AMH2 Adult Mental Health 2
AM A.M. before noon
amb ambulatory
AML acute myelogenous leukemia
amt amount
ANC absolute neutrophil count
A&O alert and oriented
AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus
A-P anterioposterior
A-P & Lat anterioposterior and lateral
A&P auscultation and percussion
APC atrial premature complexes
appt appointment
Apr April
ARDS adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARF acute renal failure
AROM active range of motion
ASAP as soon as possible
AMAP as much as possible
ARMC Athens Regional Medical Center
ASA aspirin
ASD atrial septal defect
ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease
ASCVD arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Asst assistant
AST alanine aminotransferase
A/T activity therapy
Au gold
AU each ear
Aug August
A/V auditory / visual
A-V atrioventricular
AWOL absent without leave
(B)
B buccal
Bact bacterium
BAL blood alcohol level
baso basophil
BE barium enema
BEAP brainstem evoked auditory potential
Beh Sp Behavior Specialist
Beh Tech Behavior Technician
B/F black female
BHIS Behavioral Health Information System
BHL Behavioral Health Link
BID twice a day
bld blood
bl cult blood culture
BLT borderline tracing
B/M black male
BM bowel movement
BM/E bowel movement with enema
BMR basal metabolic rate
b/o because of
BOP blood, ova, parasites
BP blood pressure
BPH benign prostate hypertrophy
BPRS Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
BRBPR bright red blood per rectum
br sounds breath sounds
BR bathroom
BRP bathroom privileges
BS bowel sounds
BTL bilateral tubal ligation
BTU British Thermal Units
BUN blood urea nitrogen
BW birth weight
BWX bite wing radiograph, bite wing x-ray
BZD benzodiazepine
(C)
C centigrade
C1, C2, C3, etc. cervical vertebrae
Ca calcium
CA carcinoma, cancer
CABG coronary artery bypass graft
CAD coronary artery disease
CAL calorie
Calc calculus
cap capsule
cath catheter
CBC complete blood count
CBP Comprehensive Behavior Plan
CBZ carbamazepine (Tegretol)
cc cubic centimeter
CC chief complaint
CCT chronic catatonic type (schizophrenia)
CDT chronic disorganized type (schizophrenia)
CF cystic fibrosis
CHD congenital heart disease
CHF congestive heart failure
CHI closed head injury
CHO carbohydrate
Cl chloride
CL clinic
CLD complete lower denture
cldy cloudy
cm centimeter
CM continuous murmur
CMHC Community Mental Health Center
CN cranial nerve
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
CNS central nervous system
C/O complaint of
col ct colony count
CO2 carbon dioxide
comp complete
cont continue
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP&PD chest percussion and postural drainage
CPT chronic paranoid type (schizophrenia)
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cr creatinine
CR conditional release
CRF chronic renal failure
Cr Cl creatinine clearance
CRT chronic residual type (schizophrenia)
CRU Consumer Resource Unit
C&S culture and sensitivity
CSH Central State Hospital
C-Section cesarean
CSF cerebrospinal fluid
CT computerized axial tomography
CWR cottage weight reduction
CUD complete upper denture
CULD complete upper and lower dentures
CUT chronic undifferentiated type
CVA cerebral vascular accident
CXR chest x-ray
CZP clonazepam (Klonopin)
(D)
D day
DBW desirable body weight
D&C dilation and curettage
D/C discontinue
DD developmental disabilities
DDEAMC Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dec December
Den dental
Derm dermatology
DFCS Department of Family and Children Services
DI diabetes insipidus
diff differential
DIP distal interphalangeal (joint)
Disp dispense (usually medication)
dist distribution
DJD degenerative joint disease
DLC Developmental Learning Center
DM diabetes mellitus
DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine
DNR do not resuscitate
DO Doctor of Osteopathy
D/O disorder
DOA dead on arrival
DOB date of birth
DON Director of Nursing
DPT Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with pertussis
DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition
D/T diphtheria/tetanus toxoid
DTR deep tendon reflexes
DT’s delirium tremens
DVT deep vein thrombosis
DWR desirable weight range
Dx diagnosis
(E)
EAC external auditory canal
ECHO ultrasound cardiogram
ECT electroconvulsive therapy
ECRH East Central Regional Hospital
EDC estimated date of confinement
EEG electroencephalogram
EENT eyes, ears, nose, and throat
eg for example
EKG electrocardiogram
Elix elixir
EMG electromyogram
Endo endodontics
EMT Emergency Medical Technician
ENT ears, nose, and throat
EOE extraoral exam
EOM extraocular movement (or muscle)
EOMI EOM intact
eos eosinophil
epi epinephrine
EPS extrapyramidal symptoms
ER emergency room
ESRD end-stage renal disease
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate
esp especially
EST exercise stress test
et and
ETOH alcohol
ext extraction
(F)
F female
FB foreign body
FBS&2hPP fasting blood sugar and 2-hour post prandial
FBR full body restraint
FBS fasting blood sugar
Feb February
FH family history
fl tr fluoride treatment
fluoro fluoroscopy
FM full mouth
FMX full mouth x-ray
FOI flight of ideas
FPD fixed partial denture (dental bridge)
Fri Friday
FS fever scan (forehead thermometer)
FSH follicle stimulating hormone
FSIQ Full Scale Intelligence Quotient
FROM full range of motion
FST Forensic Technician
F/U follow up
FUO fever of undetermined origin
Fx fracture
(G)
GA general anesthesia
GAD generalized anxiety disorder
G6PD glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase
GB gallbladder
GBMI guilty but mentally ill
GBP gabapentin (Neurontin)
GC gonorrhea, gonococcus, gonococcal
GE gastroesophageal
GED general education development test
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR glomerular filtration rate
GF grandfather
GGT gamma glutamyl transpeptidase
GI gastrointestinal
gm gram
GM grandmother
gm% grams per hundred milliliters of serum or blood as specified
GRH/A Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta
GRH/Atl Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta
GRH/Sav Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
GSW gunshot wound
GSSH Gracewood State School and Hospital
GTube gastrointestinal tube
GTC generalized tonic-clonic (seizures)
gtt drop
GTT glucose tolerance test
GU genitourinary
Gyn gynecology
(H)
H hour
H/A headache
HBcAb type B hepatitis core antibody
HBsAb type B hepatitis surface antibody
HBsAg type B hepatitis surface antigen
HBP high blood pressure
HC hydrocortisone
Hct hematocrit
HCP Health Care Plan
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide
HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Hgb hemoglobin
HHC home health care
HI homicidal ideation
histo histoplasmosis
HIV human immunodeficiency virus
HJR hepatojugular reflux
h/o history of
HO hold order
HOB head of bed
Hosp hospital
H&P history and physical
hpf high powered field (used only in describing urine sediments)
HPI history of present illness
HRT hormone replacement therapy
HS at bedtime
HST Health Service Technician
HSV herpes simplex virus
ht height
HTN hypertension
Hx history
hyg hygiene
H2O water
H202 hydrogen peroxide
(I)
I incisal
I&D incision and drainage
I&O intake and output
IBW ideal body weight
ICCE intracapsular cataract extraction
ICF/MR Intermediate Care Facility/Mental Retardation
ICS intercostal space
I131 radioactive iodine
ID intradermal
IDT interdisciplinary team
ie that is
IM intramuscular
Imp impression
INH isoniazid
In Pt in patient
IOE intraoral exam
IOP intraocular pressure
IQ intelligence quotient
IRM (Caulk's) intermediate restorative material
ISP individual service plan
IST incompetent to stand trial
ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
IUD intrauterine device
IUP intrauterine pregnancy
IV intravenous
IVDA IV drug abuse
IVF intravenous fluids
IVC inferior vena cava
IVP intravenous pyelogram
IWR ideal weight range
(J)
Jan January
J&J Johnson and Johnson (i.e., Baby Shampoo)
JMS Junior Medical Student
JMS PN Junior Medical Student progress note
JODM juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
July July
June June
(K)
k potassium
kg kilogram
KJ knee jerk
KUB kidney, ureter, bladder
KVO keep vein open
(L)
L left (side)
l liter
L1, L2 1st lumbar vertebra, etc.
L/A living area
LA long acting
lab laboratory
lac laceration
LAC living area clinic
LAD left axis deviation
LAE left atrial enlargement
LAH left atrial hypertrophy
Lat lateral
lax laxative
lb pound
LBBB left bundle branch block
LBP lower back pain
LCM left costal margin
LDH lactate dehydrogenase
L-DOPA levadopamine
LE lower extremity
LE prep lupus erythematosus cell preparation
LFT liver function tests
lg large
LiCo3 lithium carbonate
lido lidocaine
Liq liquid
LJX lateral jaw x-ray
LLE left lower extremity
LLL left lower lobe - lung
LLQ left lower quadrant - abdomen
LLSB left lower sternal border
LM land mark
LMD local medical doctor
LMG lamotrigine (Lamictal)
LMP last menstrual period
LN lymph node
LOA looseness of association
LOC loss of consciousness
LOS line of sight
LP lumbar puncture
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
LR light reflex
L-S lumbosacral
LSB left sternal border
LUE left upper extremity
LUL left upper lobe - lung
LUQ left upper quadrant - abdomen
LV left ventricle
LVE left ventricle enlargement
LVH left ventricle hypertrophy
LVT levetiracetam (Keppra)
lymphs lymphocytes
(M)
m male
m murmur (cardiac)
Mar March
MAL midaxillary line
mand mandibular
May May
max maximum
MCG Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
mcg micrograms
MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
MCL midclavicular line
MCP metacarpophalangeal (joint)
MCV mean corpuscular volume
MD medical doctor
MDE major depressive episode
Med medicine
meds medication
mEq milliequivalent
mEq/l milliequivalents per liter
mg milligram
Mg magnesium
mg% milligrams per hundred milliliter of serum or blood
MGF maternal grandfather
MGM maternal grandmother
MH mental health
MHC mental health center
MI myocardial infarction
MIC minimum inhibitory concentrations
Misc miscellaneous
ml milliliter or milliliters
mm millimeter
mM millimole
MMG mammogram
MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
MMR measles/mumps/rubella
MMSE Mini-Mental Status Exam
mn midnight
mo month
m/o month old
mos months
MOD Medical Officer of the Day
MOM milk of magnesia
Mon Monday
MP mouth prop
MR mental retardation
MRE most recent episode
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA methicillin resistant staph aureus
MSE mental status exam
MSL midsternal line
MTP joint metatarsophalangeal joint
MTP minor treatment protocol
MVA motor vehicle accident
MVP mitral valve prolapse
MX maxillary
(N)
NAD no acute distress
N/A not applicable
NA Nurse Administrator
Na sodium
neg negative
NeuroSurg neurosurgery
Neuro neurology
NG nasogastric
NGRI not guilty by reason of insanity
NH nursing home
nl normal
NKA no known allergies
NKDA no known drug allergies
noc night
NOS not otherwise specified
N20/02 nitrous oxide and oxygen
Nov November
NPN nonprotein nitrogen
NPO nothing by mouth
NS normal saline
NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSDO neurosurgery danger orders
NSR normal sinus rhythm
NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
N/V nausea and vomiting
N/V/D nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
NWGRH Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital-Rome
(O)
O occlusal (surface of tooth)
∅, _ none
O2 oxygen
O2 cap oxygen capacity
O2Sat oxygen saturation
OB obstetrics
obl oblique
obs observation
OCD obsessive compulsive disorder
OCBZ oxycarbazepine (Trileptal)
Oct October
OCV off campus
OD right eye
ODD oppositional defiant disorder
OE otitis externa
OH oral hygiene
OHD organic heart disease
OM otitis media
OOB out of bed
Op operation
Out Pt outpatient
OPC outpatient clinic
OPV oral polio vaccine
OR operating room
OTR Occupational Therapist, Registered
Ortho orthopedic
OS left eye
OU both eyes
OTC over the counter
O/T occupational therapy
oz ounce
(P)
p after
P pulse
P2 pulmonic second sound
PA Physician’s Assistant
P-A posteroanterior
PA-C Physician’s Assistant - Certified
PAL posterior axillary line
PANSS Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale
PAP papanicolaou's smear
PAT paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
path pathology
PAX periapical x-ray
PB phenobarbital
PBI protein bound iodine
PC after meals, post prandial
PCN penicillin
PCH personal care home
PCV packed cell volume
PDA patient ductus arteriostosis
PDL periodontal ligament
PE physical examination
PEG percutaneous gastrostomy
PEJ percutaneous jejunostony
per through or by
perio periodontal
PERL pupils equal and reactive to light
PERRLA pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PFE Patient & Family Education
PFM porcelain fused to metal (crown)
PGF paternal grandfather
PGM paternal grandmother
pH hydrogen ion concentration
PH past history
PHR periodic health review
phos phosphorus
PI pulmonary insufficiency
PID pelvic inflammatory disease
PIP proximal interphalangeal (joint)
PJC porcelain jacket crown
PKU phenylketonuria
pl ct platelet count
PM afternoon
PMH past medical history
PMI plea of mental incompetence
PMS premenstrual syndrome
PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PO by mouth
polys polymorphonuclear leucocytes (neutrophils)
post after
Post-op postoperative
PPD purified protein derivative
PR per rectum
PPRG Psychiatric Psychoeducational Rehabilitation Group
PPVT-R Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised
pre-op pre-operative
prep prepare for, preparation for
PRN as necessary, as needed
Prog prognosis
PROM passive range of motion
Prophy dental prophylaxis
psych psychiatric
PSA prostate specific antigen
PT prothrombin time
P/T physical therapy
pt patient
PTA prior to admission
PTE pretrial evaluation
PTN phenytoin (Dilantin)
PTSD posttraumatic stress disorder
PTT partial thromboplastin time
PUD peptic ulcer disease
PUD w/GOO peptic ulcer disease with gastric outlet obstruction
PVC premature ventricular contractions
PVD peripheral vascular disease
(Q)
Q every; each
QAM every morning
Q(x)H every (x) hours
QH every hour
QHS every night at bedtime
QID four times per day
QMRP Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
QPM every afternoon
QSHIFT every shift
(R)
R right
RA rheumatoid arthritis
RAD right axis deviation
RAE right atrial enlargement
RAH right atrial hypertrophy
RAN resident admission note
RBBB right bundle branch block
RBC red blood cell
RBI rubber base impression
RCM right costal margin
RCSD Richmond County Sheriff’s Department
RCT root canal therapy
RDH Registered Dental Hygienist
re regarding
readm readmission
rehab rehabilitation
resp respiration
retic(s) reticulocyte(s)
RF rheumatoid factor
Rh rhesus blood factor
RHD rheumatic heart disease
RLE right lower extremity
RLL right lower lobe
RLQ right lower quadrant
RML right middle lobe – lung
RN Registered Nurse
R/O rule out
ROM range of movement
ROS review of systems
RPD removable partial denture
RPR rapid plasma reagent
RR respiratory rate
RRR regular rate and rhythm
R/T related to
RTC return to clinic
RUE right upper extremity
RUL right upper lobe - lung
RUQ right upper quadrant
RV right ventricle
RVE right ventricular enlargement
RVH right ventricular hypertrophy
Rx prescription, treatment
(S)
S sign
S1 & S2 first and second heart sounds
S3 & S4 heart sounds (physiological)
Sz D/O seizure disorder
Sat Saturday
SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis
SC Anemia sickle cell anemia
SC Trait sickle cell trait
SE side effects
sed sedation
segs segmented neutrophils
SEM systolic ejection murmur
Sept September
SGOT serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
SGPT serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
SH social history
SHAPA Social History and Psychosocial Assessment
SI suicidal ideation
SIADH inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone
SIB self-injurious behavior
sib(s) sibling(s)
sig: directions for use, label
SI joint sacroiliac joint
SI/HI suicidal/homicidal ideation
sl slight; slightly
SLE systemic lupus erythematous
SLH supportive living home
SLR straight leg raise
sm small
S-M sensorimotor
SMS senior medical student
SNF Skilled Nursing Facility
SOAP (for progress notes) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOB shortness of breath
SOC social
sol’n solution
SOM serous otitis media
SP suicide precaution(s)
S/P status-post
SPF sun protection factor
sp gr specific gravity
SQ subcutaneous
SS Social Security
SSC stainless steel crown
SSD Social Security Disability
ss enema soapsuds enema
SSI supplemental security income
Staph staphylococcus
STAT immediately; at once
STD sexually transmitted disease
Strep streptococcus
subg subgingival
Sun Sunday
Supp suppository
Surg surgery; surgical
susp suspension
SVT supra-ventricular tachycardia
SWSH Southwestern State Hospital – Thomasville
S/Sx signs/symptoms
Sx symptoms
Sz seizure
SZAF schizoaffective
(T)
T temperature
T1, T2, etc. 1st thoracic vertebra, etc.
T/A tooth ache
T&A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
TAC triamcinolone cream
TAT Thematic Apperception Test
tab or tabs tablet (tablets)
TAH total abdominal hysterectomy
TAH & BSO total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy
TB tuberculosis
Tbsp tablespoon
Td tetanus/diptheria toxoid
TD tardive dyskinesia
Teeth, identification of:
Permanent # 1-16 beginning with the upper right permanent 3rd molar and proceeding to the upper left permanent 3rd molar
17-32 beginning with the lower left permanent 3rd molar and proceeding to the lower right permanent 3rd molar
Primary A-J beginning with the upper right primary 2nd molar and proceeding to the upper left primary 2nd molar
K-T beginning with the lower left primary 2nd molar and proceeding to the lower right primary 2nd molar
temp temporary
Temp Flg temporary filling
TFT thyroid function test
TGB tiagabine (Gabatril)
Thurs Thursday
TIA transient ischemic attack
TID three times daily
T-L thoracolumbar
TL temporary leave
TLC tender loving care
TM tympanic membrane
TMJ temporomandibular joint
TOF tetralogy of fallot
Toxo toxoplasmosis
trach tracheostomy
Trich trichomonas
TPM topiramate (Topamax)
TPR temperature, pulse, respiration
tsp teaspoon
TT tetanus toxoid
Tues Tuesday
TURP transurethral resection of prostate
TV trial visit
TVH total vaginal hysterectomy
tx treatment
tx plan treatment plan
(U)
UA urinalysis
UBR upper body restraints
UDS urine drug screen
UE upper extremity
UGI upper gastrointestinal
UGI w/SBFT upper gastrointestinal series with small bowel follow through
UH University Hospital
UHBH University Hospital Behavioral Health
UHER University Hospital Emergency Room
UP ureteropelvic
URI upper respiratory infection
US ultra-sound
USP United States Pharmacopoeia
UTI urinary tract infection
UV ultraviolet
(V)
VA Veterans Administration
V/A visual acuity
VAMC Veterans Administration Medical Center
VCU voiding cystourethrogram
VD venereal disease
VDO vertical dimension of occlusion
VDR vertical dime
VDRL venereal disease research laboratory
VEP visual evoked potential
Vit vitamin when followed by a specific letter, i.e., Vit. A
Vol volume
VO verbal order
VPA valproic acid
VPC ventricular premature complexes
V-P ventriculo-peritoneal (shunt)
VRE vancomycin resistant enterococcus
VS vital signs
VSD ventricular septal defect
VSS vital signs stable
V Tach ventricular tachycardia
(W)
w/ with
WAIS-R Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised
WBC white blood count
w/c wheelchair
WCGRH West Central Georgia Regional Hospital - Columbus
WD well-developed
WD/WN well-developed and well-nourished
Wed Wednesday
W/F white female
W/M white male
WN well-nourished
WNL within normal limits
w/o without
WPW Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
wt weight
WTR within therapeutic range
(X)
X times, i.e., X2 = 2 times
(Y)
y/o year old
yr(s) year(s)
(Z)
ZOE zinc oxide and eugenol
ZSM zonisamide (Zonegran)
SYMBOLS
o degree
- negative
c with; together
s without
↑ increase
↓ decrease
+ positive
< less than
< less than or equal to
> greater than - use greater than
> greater than or equal to
/ (slash mark) separates two doses or indicates “per” as in 5X/D= five times per day
x except for; with the exception of
= equal to; equals
Δ delta (change)
1o primary
2o secondary
a check
re b recheck
? questionable
& and
@ at
... therefore
.
APPROVED SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
(A)
@ at
aa affected area
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
AAL anterior axillary line
Ab antibiotic
AB armband
abd abdomen
ABL anticonvulsive blood level
AC before meals
acid phos acid phosphatase
ACM anticonvulsant medications
ACTH adrenocorticotrophic hormone
A&D alcohol and drug
ADD attention deficit disorder
ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADL activities of daily living
ad lib at pleasure, at discretion, freely as desired
adm admission
admin administration
AEB as evidenced by
AED automated external defibrillator
AF African-American
A-Fib atrial fibrillation
AFB acid fast bacilli
amal amalgam
A/G albumin globulin ratio
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
AJ ankle jerk
AKA also known as
alb albumin
alg alginate
alk phos alkaline phosphatase
ALL acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ALT aspartate aminotransferase
AMA against medical advice
AMH1 Adult Mental Health 1
AMH2 Adult Mental Health 2
AM A.M. before noon
amb ambulatory
AML acute myelogenous leukemia
amt amount
ANC absolute neutrophil count
A&O alert and oriented
AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus
A-P anterioposterior
A-P & Lat anterioposterior and lateral
A&P auscultation and percussion
APC atrial premature complexes
appt appointment
Apr April
ARDS adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARF acute renal failure
AROM active range of motion
ASAP as soon as possible
AMAP as much as possible
ARMC Athens Regional Medical Center
ASA aspirin
ASD atrial septal defect
ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease
ASCVD arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Asst assistant
AST alanine aminotransferase
A/T activity therapy
Au gold
AU each ear
Aug August
A/V auditory / visual
A-V atrioventricular
AWOL absent without leave
(B)
B buccal
Bact bacterium
BAL blood alcohol level
baso basophil
BE barium enema
BEAP brainstem evoked auditory potential
Beh Sp Behavior Specialist
Beh Tech Behavior Technician
B/F black female
BHIS Behavioral Health Information System
BHL Behavioral Health Link
BID twice a day
bld blood
bl cult blood culture
BLT borderline tracing
B/M black male
BM bowel movement
BM/E bowel movement with enema
BMR basal metabolic rate
b/o because of
BOP blood, ova, parasites
BP blood pressure
BPH benign prostate hypertrophy
BPRS Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
BRBPR bright red blood per rectum
br sounds breath sounds
BR bathroom
BRP bathroom privileges
BS bowel sounds
BTL bilateral tubal ligation
BTU British Thermal Units
BUN blood urea nitrogen
BW birth weight
BWX bite wing radiograph, bite wing x-ray
BZD benzodiazepine
(C)
C centigrade
C1, C2, C3, etc. cervical vertebrae
Ca calcium
CA carcinoma, cancer
CABG coronary artery bypass graft
CAD coronary artery disease
CAL calorie
Calc calculus
cap capsule
cath catheter
CBC complete blood count
CBP Comprehensive Behavior Plan
CBZ carbamazepine (Tegretol)
cc cubic centimeter
CC chief complaint
CCT chronic catatonic type (schizophrenia)
CDT chronic disorganized type (schizophrenia)
CF cystic fibrosis
CHD congenital heart disease
CHF congestive heart failure
CHI closed head injury
CHO carbohydrate
Cl chloride
CL clinic
CLD complete lower denture
cldy cloudy
cm centimeter
CM continuous murmur
CMHC Community Mental Health Center
CN cranial nerve
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
CNS central nervous system
C/O complaint of
col ct colony count
CO2 carbon dioxide
comp complete
cont continue
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP&PD chest percussion and postural drainage
CPT chronic paranoid type (schizophrenia)
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cr creatinine
CR conditional release
CRF chronic renal failure
Cr Cl creatinine clearance
CRT chronic residual type (schizophrenia)
CRU Consumer Resource Unit
C&S culture and sensitivity
CSH Central State Hospital
C-Section cesarean
CSF cerebrospinal fluid
CT computerized axial tomography
CWR cottage weight reduction
CUD complete upper denture
CULD complete upper and lower dentures
CUT chronic undifferentiated type
CVA cerebral vascular accident
CXR chest x-ray
CZP clonazepam (Klonopin)
(D)
D day
DBW desirable body weight
D&C dilation and curettage
D/C discontinue
DD developmental disabilities
DDEAMC Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dec December
Den dental
Derm dermatology
DFCS Department of Family and Children Services
DI diabetes insipidus
diff differential
DIP distal interphalangeal (joint)
Disp dispense (usually medication)
dist distribution
DJD degenerative joint disease
DLC Developmental Learning Center
DM diabetes mellitus
DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine
DNR do not resuscitate
DO Doctor of Osteopathy
D/O disorder
DOA dead on arrival
DOB date of birth
DON Director of Nursing
DPT Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with pertussis
DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition
D/T diphtheria/tetanus toxoid
DTR deep tendon reflexes
DT’s delirium tremens
DVT deep vein thrombosis
DWR desirable weight range
Dx diagnosis
(E)
EAC external auditory canal
ECHO ultrasound cardiogram
ECT electroconvulsive therapy
ECRH East Central Regional Hospital
EDC estimated date of confinement
EEG electroencephalogram
EENT eyes, ears, nose, and throat
eg for example
EKG electrocardiogram
Elix elixir
EMG electromyogram
Endo endodontics
EMT Emergency Medical Technician
ENT ears, nose, and throat
EOE extraoral exam
EOM extraocular movement (or muscle)
EOMI EOM intact
eos eosinophil
epi epinephrine
EPS extrapyramidal symptoms
ER emergency room
ESRD end-stage renal disease
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate
esp especially
EST exercise stress test
et and
ETOH alcohol
ext extraction
(F)
F female
FB foreign body
FBS&2hPP fasting blood sugar and 2-hour post prandial
FBR full body restraint
FBS fasting blood sugar
Feb February
FH family history
fl tr fluoride treatment
fluoro fluoroscopy
FM full mouth
FMX full mouth x-ray
FOI flight of ideas
FPD fixed partial denture (dental bridge)
Fri Friday
FS fever scan (forehead thermometer)
FSH follicle stimulating hormone
FSIQ Full Scale Intelligence Quotient
FROM full range of motion
FST Forensic Technician
F/U follow up
FUO fever of undetermined origin
Fx fracture
(G)
GA general anesthesia
GAD generalized anxiety disorder
G6PD glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase
GB gallbladder
GBMI guilty but mentally ill
GBP gabapentin (Neurontin)
GC gonorrhea, gonococcus, gonococcal
GE gastroesophageal
GED general education development test
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR glomerular filtration rate
GF grandfather
GGT gamma glutamyl transpeptidase
GI gastrointestinal
gm gram
GM grandmother
gm% grams per hundred milliliters of serum or blood as specified
GRH/A Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta
GRH/Atl Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta
GRH/Sav Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
GSW gunshot wound
GSSH Gracewood State School and Hospital
GTube gastrointestinal tube
GTC generalized tonic-clonic (seizures)
gtt drop
GTT glucose tolerance test
GU genitourinary
Gyn gynecology
(H)
H hour
H/A headache
HBcAb type B hepatitis core antibody
HBsAb type B hepatitis surface antibody
HBsAg type B hepatitis surface antigen
HBP high blood pressure
HC hydrocortisone
Hct hematocrit
HCP Health Care Plan
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide
HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Hgb hemoglobin
HHC home health care
HI homicidal ideation
histo histoplasmosis
HIV human immunodeficiency virus
HJR hepatojugular reflux
h/o history of
HO hold order
HOB head of bed
Hosp hospital
H&P history and physical
hpf high powered field (used only in describing urine sediments)
HPI history of present illness
HRT hormone replacement therapy
HS at bedtime
HST Health Service Technician
HSV herpes simplex virus
ht height
HTN hypertension
Hx history
hyg hygiene
H2O water
H202 hydrogen peroxide
(I)
I incisal
I&D incision and drainage
I&O intake and output
IBW ideal body weight
ICCE intracapsular cataract extraction
ICF/MR Intermediate Care Facility/Mental Retardation
ICS intercostal space
I131 radioactive iodine
ID intradermal
IDT interdisciplinary team
ie that is
IM intramuscular
Imp impression
INH isoniazid
In Pt in patient
IOE intraoral exam
IOP intraocular pressure
IQ intelligence quotient
IRM (Caulk's) intermediate restorative material
ISP individual service plan
IST incompetent to stand trial
ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
IUD intrauterine device
IUP intrauterine pregnancy
IV intravenous
IVDA IV drug abuse
IVF intravenous fluids
IVC inferior vena cava
IVP intravenous pyelogram
IWR ideal weight range
(J)
Jan January
J&J Johnson and Johnson (i.e., Baby Shampoo)
JMS Junior Medical Student
JMS PN Junior Medical Student progress note
JODM juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
July July
June June
(K)
k potassium
kg kilogram
KJ knee jerk
KUB kidney, ureter, bladder
KVO keep vein open
(L)
L left (side)
l liter
L1, L2 1st lumbar vertebra, etc.
L/A living area
LA long acting
lab laboratory
lac laceration
LAC living area clinic
LAD left axis deviation
LAE left atrial enlargement
LAH left atrial hypertrophy
Lat lateral
lax laxative
lb pound
LBBB left bundle branch block
LBP lower back pain
LCM left costal margin
LDH lactate dehydrogenase
L-DOPA levadopamine
LE lower extremity
LE prep lupus erythematosus cell preparation
LFT liver function tests
lg large
LiCo3 lithium carbonate
lido lidocaine
Liq liquid
LJX lateral jaw x-ray
LLE left lower extremity
LLL left lower lobe - lung
LLQ left lower quadrant - abdomen
LLSB left lower sternal border
LM land mark
LMD local medical doctor
LMG lamotrigine (Lamictal)
LMP last menstrual period
LN lymph node
LOA looseness of association
LOC loss of consciousness
LOS line of sight
LP lumbar puncture
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
LR light reflex
L-S lumbosacral
LSB left sternal border
LUE left upper extremity
LUL left upper lobe - lung
LUQ left upper quadrant - abdomen
LV left ventricle
LVE left ventricle enlargement
LVH left ventricle hypertrophy
LVT levetiracetam (Keppra)
lymphs lymphocytes
(M)
m male
m murmur (cardiac)
Mar March
MAL midaxillary line
mand mandibular
May May
max maximum
MCG Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
mcg micrograms
MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
MCL midclavicular line
MCP metacarpophalangeal (joint)
MCV mean corpuscular volume
MD medical doctor
MDE major depressive episode
Med medicine
meds medication
mEq milliequivalent
mEq/l milliequivalents per liter
mg milligram
Mg magnesium
mg% milligrams per hundred milliliter of serum or blood
MGF maternal grandfather
MGM maternal grandmother
MH mental health
MHC mental health center
MI myocardial infarction
MIC minimum inhibitory concentrations
Misc miscellaneous
ml milliliter or milliliters
mm millimeter
mM millimole
MMG mammogram
MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
MMR measles/mumps/rubella
MMSE Mini-Mental Status Exam
mn midnight
mo month
m/o month old
mos months
MOD Medical Officer of the Day
MOM milk of magnesia
Mon Monday
MP mouth prop
MR mental retardation
MRE most recent episode
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA methicillin resistant staph aureus
MSE mental status exam
MSL midsternal line
MTP joint metatarsophalangeal joint
MTP minor treatment protocol
MVA motor vehicle accident
MVP mitral valve prolapse
MX maxillary
(N)
NAD no acute distress
N/A not applicable
NA Nurse Administrator
Na sodium
neg negative
NeuroSurg neurosurgery
Neuro neurology
NG nasogastric
NGRI not guilty by reason of insanity
NH nursing home
nl normal
NKA no known allergies
NKDA no known drug allergies
noc night
NOS not otherwise specified
N20/02 nitrous oxide and oxygen
Nov November
NPN nonprotein nitrogen
NPO nothing by mouth
NS normal saline
NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSDO neurosurgery danger orders
NSR normal sinus rhythm
NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
N/V nausea and vomiting
N/V/D nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
NWGRH Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital-Rome
(O)
O occlusal (surface of tooth)
∅, _ none
O2 oxygen
O2 cap oxygen capacity
O2Sat oxygen saturation
OB obstetrics
obl oblique
obs observation
OCD obsessive compulsive disorder
OCBZ oxycarbazepine (Trileptal)
Oct October
OCV off campus
OD right eye
ODD oppositional defiant disorder
OE otitis externa
OH oral hygiene
OHD organic heart disease
OM otitis media
OOB out of bed
Op operation
Out Pt outpatient
OPC outpatient clinic
OPV oral polio vaccine
OR operating room
OTR Occupational Therapist, Registered
Ortho orthopedic
OS left eye
OU both eyes
OTC over the counter
O/T occupational therapy
oz ounce
(P)
p after
P pulse
P2 pulmonic second sound
PA Physician’s Assistant
P-A posteroanterior
PA-C Physician’s Assistant - Certified
PAL posterior axillary line
PANSS Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale
PAP papanicolaou's smear
PAT paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
path pathology
PAX periapical x-ray
PB phenobarbital
PBI protein bound iodine
PC after meals, post prandial
PCN penicillin
PCH personal care home
PCV packed cell volume
PDA patient ductus arteriostosis
PDL periodontal ligament
PE physical examination
PEG percutaneous gastrostomy
PEJ percutaneous jejunostony
per through or by
perio periodontal
PERL pupils equal and reactive to light
PERRLA pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PFE Patient & Family Education
PFM porcelain fused to metal (crown)
PGF paternal grandfather
PGM paternal grandmother
pH hydrogen ion concentration
PH past history
PHR periodic health review
phos phosphorus
PI pulmonary insufficiency
PID pelvic inflammatory disease
PIP proximal interphalangeal (joint)
PJC porcelain jacket crown
PKU phenylketonuria
pl ct platelet count
PM afternoon
PMH past medical history
PMI plea of mental incompetence
PMS premenstrual syndrome
PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PO by mouth
polys polymorphonuclear leucocytes (neutrophils)
post after
Post-op postoperative
PPD purified protein derivative
PR per rectum
PPRG Psychiatric Psychoeducational Rehabilitation Group
PPVT-R Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised
pre-op pre-operative
prep prepare for, preparation for
PRN as necessary, as needed
Prog prognosis
PROM passive range of motion
Prophy dental prophylaxis
psych psychiatric
PSA prostate specific antigen
PT prothrombin time
P/T physical therapy
pt patient
PTA prior to admission
PTE pretrial evaluation
PTN phenytoin (Dilantin)
PTSD posttraumatic stress disorder
PTT partial thromboplastin time
PUD peptic ulcer disease
PUD w/GOO peptic ulcer disease with gastric outlet obstruction
PVC premature ventricular contractions
PVD peripheral vascular disease
(Q)
Q every; each
QAM every morning
Q(x)H every (x) hours
QH every hour
QHS every night at bedtime
QID four times per day
QMRP Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
QPM every afternoon
QSHIFT every shift
(R)
R right
RA rheumatoid arthritis
RAD right axis deviation
RAE right atrial enlargement
RAH right atrial hypertrophy
RAN resident admission note
RBBB right bundle branch block
RBC red blood cell
RBI rubber base impression
RCM right costal margin
RCSD Richmond County Sheriff’s Department
RCT root canal therapy
RDH Registered Dental Hygienist
re regarding
readm readmission
rehab rehabilitation
resp respiration
retic(s) reticulocyte(s)
RF rheumatoid factor
Rh rhesus blood factor
RHD rheumatic heart disease
RLE right lower extremity
RLL right lower lobe
RLQ right lower quadrant
RML right middle lobe – lung
RN Registered Nurse
R/O rule out
ROM range of movement
ROS review of systems
RPD removable partial denture
RPR rapid plasma reagent
RR respiratory rate
RRR regular rate and rhythm
R/T related to
RTC return to clinic
RUE right upper extremity
RUL right upper lobe - lung
RUQ right upper quadrant
RV right ventricle
RVE right ventricular enlargement
RVH right ventricular hypertrophy
Rx prescription, treatment
(S)
S sign
S1 & S2 first and second heart sounds
S3 & S4 heart sounds (physiological)
Sz D/O seizure disorder
Sat Saturday
SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis
SC Anemia sickle cell anemia
SC Trait sickle cell trait
SE side effects
sed sedation
segs segmented neutrophils
SEM systolic ejection murmur
Sept September
SGOT serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
SGPT serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
SH social history
SHAPA Social History and Psychosocial Assessment
SI suicidal ideation
SIADH inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone
SIB self-injurious behavior
sib(s) sibling(s)
sig: directions for use, label
SI joint sacroiliac joint
SI/HI suicidal/homicidal ideation
sl slight; slightly
SLE systemic lupus erythematous
SLH supportive living home
SLR straight leg raise
sm small
S-M sensorimotor
SMS senior medical student
SNF Skilled Nursing Facility
SOAP (for progress notes) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOB shortness of breath
SOC social
sol’n solution
SOM serous otitis media
SP suicide precaution(s)
S/P status-post
SPF sun protection factor
sp gr specific gravity
SQ subcutaneous
SS Social Security
SSC stainless steel crown
SSD Social Security Disability
ss enema soapsuds enema
SSI supplemental security income
Staph staphylococcus
STAT immediately; at once
STD sexually transmitted disease
Strep streptococcus
subg subgingival
Sun Sunday
Supp suppository
Surg surgery; surgical
susp suspension
SVT supra-ventricular tachycardia
SWSH Southwestern State Hospital – Thomasville
S/Sx signs/symptoms
Sx symptoms
Sz seizure
SZAF schizoaffective
(T)
T temperature
T1, T2, etc. 1st thoracic vertebra, etc.
T/A tooth ache
T&A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
TAC triamcinolone cream
TAT Thematic Apperception Test
tab or tabs tablet (tablets)
TAH total abdominal hysterectomy
TAH & BSO total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy
TB tuberculosis
Tbsp tablespoon
Td tetanus/diptheria toxoid
TD tardive dyskinesia
Teeth, identification of:
Permanent # 1-16 beginning with the upper right permanent 3rd molar and proceeding to the upper left permanent 3rd molar
17-32 beginning with the lower left permanent 3rd molar and proceeding to the lower right permanent 3rd molar
Primary A-J beginning with the upper right primary 2nd molar and proceeding to the upper left primary 2nd molar
K-T beginning with the lower left primary 2nd molar and proceeding to the lower right primary 2nd molar
temp temporary
Temp Flg temporary filling
TFT thyroid function test
TGB tiagabine (Gabatril)
Thurs Thursday
TIA transient ischemic attack
TID three times daily
T-L thoracolumbar
TL temporary leave
TLC tender loving care
TM tympanic membrane
TMJ temporomandibular joint
TOF tetralogy of fallot
Toxo toxoplasmosis
trach tracheostomy
Trich trichomonas
TPM topiramate (Topamax)
TPR temperature, pulse, respiration
tsp teaspoon
TT tetanus toxoid
Tues Tuesday
TURP transurethral resection of prostate
TV trial visit
TVH total vaginal hysterectomy
tx treatment
tx plan treatment plan
(U)
UA urinalysis
UBR upper body restraints
UDS urine drug screen
UE upper extremity
UGI upper gastrointestinal
UGI w/SBFT upper gastrointestinal series with small bowel follow through
UH University Hospital
UHBH University Hospital Behavioral Health
UHER University Hospital Emergency Room
UP ureteropelvic
URI upper respiratory infection
US ultra-sound
USP United States Pharmacopoeia
UTI urinary tract infection
UV ultraviolet
(V)
VA Veterans Administration
V/A visual acuity
VAMC Veterans Administration Medical Center
VCU voiding cystourethrogram
VD venereal disease
VDO vertical dimension of occlusion
VDR vertical dime
VDRL venereal disease research laboratory
VEP visual evoked potential
Vit vitamin when followed by a specific letter, i.e., Vit. A
Vol volume
VO verbal order
VPA valproic acid
VPC ventricular premature complexes
V-P ventriculo-peritoneal (shunt)
VRE vancomycin resistant enterococcus
VS vital signs
VSD ventricular septal defect
VSS vital signs stable
V Tach ventricular tachycardia
(W)
w/ with
WAIS-R Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised
WBC white blood count
w/c wheelchair
WCGRH West Central Georgia Regional Hospital - Columbus
WD well-developed
WD/WN well-developed and well-nourished
Wed Wednesday
W/F white female
W/M white male
WN well-nourished
WNL within normal limits
w/o without
WPW Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
wt weight
WTR within therapeutic range
(X)
X times, i.e., X2 = 2 times
(Y)
y/o year old
yr(s) year(s)
(Z)
ZOE zinc oxide and eugenol
ZSM zonisamide (Zonegran)
SYMBOLS
o degree
- negative
c with; together
s without
↑ increase
↓ decrease
+ positive
< less than
< less than or equal to
> greater than - use greater than
> greater than or equal to
/ (slash mark) separates two doses or indicates “per” as in 5X/D= five times per day
x except for; with the exception of
= equal to; equals
Δ delta (change)
1o primary
2o secondary
a check
re b recheck
? questionable
& and
@ at
... therefore
.
Pronunciation and medical terminology/vocabulary
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More general information.
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More general information.
FEDERAL EMPLOYERS JOB FAIR OCT 14th at CCSF
Here's the flyer. Read about it The United States Office of Personnel Management is sponsoring five
Federal Career Days in October and November throughout the United
States. Federal Career Days are opportunities to showcase the federal
government as the most dynamic and progressive employer in the country.
CCSF is honored to have been selected as the first community college in
the nation to host such a fair due to our strong curricula in Federal
Agency mission critical occupations. The Federal Career Fair will be an
excellent opportunity for our students and community members to apply
for federal jobs and internships. Please pass this information along to
your students and colleagues. Please see the following link for the
event flyer:
http://www.ccsfoutreach.com/careerfair/
CCSF will be hosting the fair on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009. The
event will take place from 9 am-3 pm in the Wellness Center. The
federal government will also be conducting workshops on “How to Find
and Apply for Federal Jobs” that day. The two workshop sessions will
be held at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Individuals interested in attending
the workshops can RSVP by e-mailing Sanela Latic at slatic@ccsf.edu.
Should you have further questions regarding this event, please contact
the Office of Outreach and Recruitment Services at 415-239-3557. Thank
you for spreading the word about this excellent opportunity to our CCSF
community.
Laurie Scolari
Associate Dean
Outreach and Recruitment
City College of San Francisco
Ocean Campus, Mailbox E204
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Office location: Conlan Hall, E205C
Email: lscolari@ccsf.edu
Phone: (415) 239-3310
Fax: (415) 452-5223
http://www.ccsf.edu .
Federal Career Days in October and November throughout the United
States. Federal Career Days are opportunities to showcase the federal
government as the most dynamic and progressive employer in the country.
CCSF is honored to have been selected as the first community college in
the nation to host such a fair due to our strong curricula in Federal
Agency mission critical occupations. The Federal Career Fair will be an
excellent opportunity for our students and community members to apply
for federal jobs and internships. Please pass this information along to
your students and colleagues. Please see the following link for the
event flyer:
http://www.ccsfoutreach.com/careerfair/
CCSF will be hosting the fair on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009. The
event will take place from 9 am-3 pm in the Wellness Center. The
federal government will also be conducting workshops on “How to Find
and Apply for Federal Jobs” that day. The two workshop sessions will
be held at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Individuals interested in attending
the workshops can RSVP by e-mailing Sanela Latic at slatic@ccsf.edu.
Should you have further questions regarding this event, please contact
the Office of Outreach and Recruitment Services at 415-239-3557. Thank
you for spreading the word about this excellent opportunity to our CCSF
community.
Laurie Scolari
Associate Dean
Outreach and Recruitment
City College of San Francisco
Ocean Campus, Mailbox E204
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Office location: Conlan Hall, E205C
Email: lscolari@ccsf.edu
Phone: (415) 239-3310
Fax: (415) 452-5223
http://www.ccsf.edu .
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Information about career workshops at Ocean Campus
CITY COLLGEG OF SAN FRANCISCO
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMEMNT CENTER
(OCEAN CAMPUS)
Fall 2009 Workshops/Seminars:
Presented by
Josephine M. Ubungen, CDPC Counselor
1. “Nursing as a Major”, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 12:00-1:30pm,
Rosenberg Library, room R-301. (Speaker, Nursing Department Chairperson, Annie Chien.)
2. “Writing a Winning Resume”, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:00-2:00pm, S121.
3. What is a Liberal Studies Major?” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1:00-2:00pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304. (Speaker, Doris Fendt, SFSU Community College Outreach Coordinator)
4. “Interviewing Skills for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students”, Wed., Oct. 7, 1:00-2:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304.
5. “Career Options in Health”, (Series of separate workshops)
• “Radiation Oncology Technology”, Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:30-1:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304. Speaker: Kyle Thornton, Department Chairperson
• “Health Information Technology”, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:30-3:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 305. Speaker: Marie Conde, Department Advisor.
• “Pharmacy Technician”, December (TBA)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMEMNT CENTER
(OCEAN CAMPUS)
Fall 2009 Workshops/Seminars:
Presented by
Josephine M. Ubungen, CDPC Counselor
1. “Nursing as a Major”, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 12:00-1:30pm,
Rosenberg Library, room R-301. (Speaker, Nursing Department Chairperson, Annie Chien.)
2. “Writing a Winning Resume”, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:00-2:00pm, S121.
3. What is a Liberal Studies Major?” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1:00-2:00pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304. (Speaker, Doris Fendt, SFSU Community College Outreach Coordinator)
4. “Interviewing Skills for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students”, Wed., Oct. 7, 1:00-2:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304.
5. “Career Options in Health”, (Series of separate workshops)
• “Radiation Oncology Technology”, Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:30-1:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 304. Speaker: Kyle Thornton, Department Chairperson
• “Health Information Technology”, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:30-3:30pm, Rosenberg Library, room 305. Speaker: Marie Conde, Department Advisor.
• “Pharmacy Technician”, December (TBA)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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I'm not sure when these schedules will be updated or if the link will be the same.
Response letters for 1.6
Response Letters
Response Letter A
Dear New Kid on the Block,
You just need to follow a few simple rules to make a good first impression.
q Arrive on time. The best way to make a bad impression is to show up late.
q Be enthusiastic. Show interest in your work and co-workers.
q Show that you are willing to work with other people. Listen carefully, and ask questions. Be helpful.
q Be professional at all times. Dress appropriately, use professional language, and avoid office gossip.
Remember to do everything in moderation. If you are overfriendly or overly helpful, it will make other people feel awkward. You will have time to get to know people and show that you’re a good worker as time goes on.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter B
Dear Not Up To Speed Yet,
First, realize that you wouldn’t have been hired if you weren’t qualified. You are! What you’re feeling is completely normal.
Even if you have worked in the same position before, you are working in a new environment now with different co-workers and managers. This workplace is unfamiliar to you with new policies and procedures, and possibly new equipment. You’re being bombarded with more information than you can process, and you may be having a bit of “culture shock” from the new environment.
So what can you do about it? Don’t sit back and suffer quietly. Be proactive.
q Did you receive an Employee Handbook? If you didn’t, ask for one. If you did, look for the answers to the questions you have about policies and procedures, the department, or the health care institution.
q The Employee Handbook may not have all of your answers, however. Some of your questions might be about the unspoken “corporate culture” in the hospital or office. You can get answers to these questions in two ways: observing what others do, and asking your co-workers or supervisor. Don’t worry that you will look stupid by asking questions; it’s a natural part of starting a new job. You’ll be better off asking questions than continuing to do something wrong.
q Even if you find all of the answers you’re looking for in the Employee Handbook, talk to your co-workers, anyway. Get to know them, and before long, you’ll be feeling less overwhelmed.
After you’ve learned the ropes, help the next new person in your department so they won’t have to feel as lost or confused as you did when you started.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter C
Dear Think I Can Make Things Better,
When you start a new job, it’s natural to compare it to your old one, especially when you really liked your previous job. This makes it tempting to try to bring aspects of your old job into your new job.
It’s great that you want to make your new unit as efficient as your old one, and it’s understandable to think, “If only they would do it like this, it would be so much better.” However, if you suggest changes right after you’ve started, people might resent you for it, whether you’re a supervisor or a staff member. Give your new unit a chance. Be open-minded and ask questions about why they do things the way they do. Then, if you really think you can suggest something that will improve things later on, your suggestions will carry more weight. You can say something like, “I know we do this for this reason, but have we thought about trying this for this reason and this reason?”
Waiting also lets you learn how to best make your suggestion. For example, if you’re a supervisor, you’re going to want your staff to be as open to the change you want as possible. If you wait, you might be able to find out the best method for making sure that happens. If, on the other hand, you’re a staff member, you want your supervisor to be as receptive as possible to your suggestion and you may find that a particular approach or time is better than others. If you rush to give your suggestions, your suggestion may fall on deaf ears.
Get to know your unit and the people you’re working with better before you suggest changes.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter D
Dear Want My Boss to Like Me,
The best thing you can do is to figure out what makes your boss happy and what drives her crazy. Try to understand your boss. For instance, what does she care about? How does she communicate? Think about where your boss falls on the following continua:
ß Big picture vs. details
ß Direct vs. indirect
ß Social vs. non-social
ß Perfectionist vs. good enough is good enough
ß Intellectual vs. emotional
ß Results-oriented vs. process-oriented
Accept that your boss is your boss. Even if you are the kind of person who resists authority, you need to accept that you usually need to follow your boss’s orders. Also, accept that it’s not likely that you’ll be able to change your boss. Focus instead on changing yourself. Think about your attitude and how you interact with your boss.
When you want to present ideas to your boss, do so wisely. Most bosses like employees who give occasional suggestions. If you give too many, your boss may think you’re wasting time or that you are a know-it-all. If you never make any suggestions, your boss may think you are not contributing enough to the organization. Choose to present ideas that you think your boss is most likely to accept. Does she appreciate ideas about technology, people-management tips, or ethical concerns? Present your ideas in a way your boss would prefer – by phone, by email, or in person. Does she prefer brief or detailed descriptions? Finally, phrase your idea in a way that preserves her self-esteem. For example, “I’m wondering if this might be a good idea. (Your idea.) What do you think?”
Frequently ask for feedback by simply asking, “How am I doing?” If you are criticized, try to really listen. Do not disagree on the spot. Ask questions to better understand the criticism. Then thank your boss, go away, and think about it in private. If you still think the criticism was off-target the next day, gently respond by saying something like, “I’ve given a lot of thought to what you said. I’m wondering if you had all the information. (Other information you have.) What do you think?”
Last, but not least, praise your boss. Everyone likes to be told what they do well, even bosses!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Nemko, M. 2004. San Francisco Chronicle. 10/31/04. What Works: Getting Your Boss to Love You.
Response Letter A
Dear New Kid on the Block,
You just need to follow a few simple rules to make a good first impression.
q Arrive on time. The best way to make a bad impression is to show up late.
q Be enthusiastic. Show interest in your work and co-workers.
q Show that you are willing to work with other people. Listen carefully, and ask questions. Be helpful.
q Be professional at all times. Dress appropriately, use professional language, and avoid office gossip.
Remember to do everything in moderation. If you are overfriendly or overly helpful, it will make other people feel awkward. You will have time to get to know people and show that you’re a good worker as time goes on.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter B
Dear Not Up To Speed Yet,
First, realize that you wouldn’t have been hired if you weren’t qualified. You are! What you’re feeling is completely normal.
Even if you have worked in the same position before, you are working in a new environment now with different co-workers and managers. This workplace is unfamiliar to you with new policies and procedures, and possibly new equipment. You’re being bombarded with more information than you can process, and you may be having a bit of “culture shock” from the new environment.
So what can you do about it? Don’t sit back and suffer quietly. Be proactive.
q Did you receive an Employee Handbook? If you didn’t, ask for one. If you did, look for the answers to the questions you have about policies and procedures, the department, or the health care institution.
q The Employee Handbook may not have all of your answers, however. Some of your questions might be about the unspoken “corporate culture” in the hospital or office. You can get answers to these questions in two ways: observing what others do, and asking your co-workers or supervisor. Don’t worry that you will look stupid by asking questions; it’s a natural part of starting a new job. You’ll be better off asking questions than continuing to do something wrong.
q Even if you find all of the answers you’re looking for in the Employee Handbook, talk to your co-workers, anyway. Get to know them, and before long, you’ll be feeling less overwhelmed.
After you’ve learned the ropes, help the next new person in your department so they won’t have to feel as lost or confused as you did when you started.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter C
Dear Think I Can Make Things Better,
When you start a new job, it’s natural to compare it to your old one, especially when you really liked your previous job. This makes it tempting to try to bring aspects of your old job into your new job.
It’s great that you want to make your new unit as efficient as your old one, and it’s understandable to think, “If only they would do it like this, it would be so much better.” However, if you suggest changes right after you’ve started, people might resent you for it, whether you’re a supervisor or a staff member. Give your new unit a chance. Be open-minded and ask questions about why they do things the way they do. Then, if you really think you can suggest something that will improve things later on, your suggestions will carry more weight. You can say something like, “I know we do this for this reason, but have we thought about trying this for this reason and this reason?”
Waiting also lets you learn how to best make your suggestion. For example, if you’re a supervisor, you’re going to want your staff to be as open to the change you want as possible. If you wait, you might be able to find out the best method for making sure that happens. If, on the other hand, you’re a staff member, you want your supervisor to be as receptive as possible to your suggestion and you may find that a particular approach or time is better than others. If you rush to give your suggestions, your suggestion may fall on deaf ears.
Get to know your unit and the people you’re working with better before you suggest changes.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Medhunters.com. www.medhunters.com. Retrieved 11/2/04.
Response Letter D
Dear Want My Boss to Like Me,
The best thing you can do is to figure out what makes your boss happy and what drives her crazy. Try to understand your boss. For instance, what does she care about? How does she communicate? Think about where your boss falls on the following continua:
ß Big picture vs. details
ß Direct vs. indirect
ß Social vs. non-social
ß Perfectionist vs. good enough is good enough
ß Intellectual vs. emotional
ß Results-oriented vs. process-oriented
Accept that your boss is your boss. Even if you are the kind of person who resists authority, you need to accept that you usually need to follow your boss’s orders. Also, accept that it’s not likely that you’ll be able to change your boss. Focus instead on changing yourself. Think about your attitude and how you interact with your boss.
When you want to present ideas to your boss, do so wisely. Most bosses like employees who give occasional suggestions. If you give too many, your boss may think you’re wasting time or that you are a know-it-all. If you never make any suggestions, your boss may think you are not contributing enough to the organization. Choose to present ideas that you think your boss is most likely to accept. Does she appreciate ideas about technology, people-management tips, or ethical concerns? Present your ideas in a way your boss would prefer – by phone, by email, or in person. Does she prefer brief or detailed descriptions? Finally, phrase your idea in a way that preserves her self-esteem. For example, “I’m wondering if this might be a good idea. (Your idea.) What do you think?”
Frequently ask for feedback by simply asking, “How am I doing?” If you are criticized, try to really listen. Do not disagree on the spot. Ask questions to better understand the criticism. Then thank your boss, go away, and think about it in private. If you still think the criticism was off-target the next day, gently respond by saying something like, “I’ve given a lot of thought to what you said. I’m wondering if you had all the information. (Other information you have.) What do you think?”
Last, but not least, praise your boss. Everyone likes to be told what they do well, even bosses!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jobsmart
Adapted from: Nemko, M. 2004. San Francisco Chronicle. 10/31/04. What Works: Getting Your Boss to Love You.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Website to find out wages/salaries
This is the listing for LVNs. This is just one example. You can search for a particular position. Click here.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
General information on volunteering
You need to get started NOW.
Many hospitals and clinics will require 50-100 hours of volunteering. That is more than the requirement for the class. If you are serious about working in health care in the US, I recommend that.
If you are new to all of this, you might want to start with a 20 hour commitment at a senior center or Glide Church, Laguna Honda, or the Food Bank . The Food Bank doesn't have the same kind of requirements that hospitals or clinics do.
If you know of a doctor or dental office that you want to volunteer in- that's great! Just get me the name and phone number of the person who will be supervising you.
Another wonderful opportunity is at the CCSF health clinic. I have a contact there, so talk to me first.
Please start your process now. It may take you awhile to go to an orientation or get a health screening and have an interview (in some cases). You will be writing a journal on your experiences each month starting October.
BEST OF LUCK!
Many hospitals and clinics will require 50-100 hours of volunteering. That is more than the requirement for the class. If you are serious about working in health care in the US, I recommend that.
If you are new to all of this, you might want to start with a 20 hour commitment at a senior center or Glide Church, Laguna Honda, or the Food Bank . The Food Bank doesn't have the same kind of requirements that hospitals or clinics do.
If you know of a doctor or dental office that you want to volunteer in- that's great! Just get me the name and phone number of the person who will be supervising you.
Another wonderful opportunity is at the CCSF health clinic. I have a contact there, so talk to me first.
Please start your process now. It may take you awhile to go to an orientation or get a health screening and have an interview (in some cases). You will be writing a journal on your experiences each month starting October.
BEST OF LUCK!
Volunteering at SF General
Here's a story about the woman who has been cutting hair for 48 years. She's an immigrant from Switzerland! You can even see a video with an interview with her.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Expert Advice Responses to Module 1, Unit 4 Lesson 2A
Expert Response #1
Dear Changing Careers,
You need to get some experience immediately. Find a volunteer job and work at least a day a month so you have some experience to write on your résumé.
Also, think about your work in the past and any other volunteer work you have done. What skills have you learned in these jobs that will help you in your new job? Certainly your experience as a dentist will be valuable.
Finally, you may want to use a functional résumé style to best show how your skills are transferable to your new job.
Best of luck,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #2
Dear No Longer a Spring Chicken,
The rule of thumb for résumé length is one to two pages. Why? Most hiring managers don’t have much time to read more. You don’t need to describe every duty in your past jobs; highlight the duties that are most relevant for the job you’re applying for. Be concise! Also, remember that amazing accomplishments from your ancient past will not be as strong as recent accomplishments.
Don’t try to cram your résumé on one page if it isn’t easy to read. Use standard margins and at least 11-point font. Make sure there is enough white space on the page to make your résumé reader-friendly.
As to how far back you should go with your recent work experience, 10-15 years is usually enough. You don’t need to include your entire work history. Instead you can use the heading, “Relevant Work History”. You can then include your older experience under “Prior Experience” or write a summary line such as “1990-1999, worked as family physician. Details available upon request.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #3
Dear Feeling Naïve,
CV stands for curriculum vitae, which is Latin and means “course of one’s life”. In contrast, résumé is a French word meaning “summarized”. Both documents provide employers with information about a candidate’s education and experience; however, a CV is a long, comprehensive biographical statement with more details about awards and honors, publications, speaking engagements professional affiliations and research. CV’s vary in length according to how much experience the writer has.
A résumé, on the other hand, is a short document that provides the employer with detailed information about a candidate’s contact information, education and skills and experience. In short, it is a sales tool to get an employer interested in you. Most people will need a résumé and not a CV with the exception of academicians, physicians, and scientists.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #4
Dear Responsible for Getting It Right,
First, I want to commend you on having someone else look over your resume. This is something that many job seekers fail to do! I cannot emphasize enough how important this is. It’s always a good idea to get a friend or colleague’s advice on the content of your résumé, and to ask someone to proofread it for spelling and grammar.
Your friend is right this time. Take his advice. When you describe your work experience, you really need to emphasize your skills and achievements. Take out all phrases that begin with “responsible for” and replace them with job accomplishments. Use strong action words such as implemented, reorganized, and improved that make your experience shine.
You can also impress an employer by writing about the challenges you faced in your past jobs, the results of your work, and how your company benefited from your performance. One way to do this is to use “PAR” statements (Problem-Action-Results). First, briefly describe the problem, then explain what you did about it, and lastly describe the benefits of your actions.
Other keywords or buzzwords about accomplishments that you can work into your résumé include:
• caseload
• computer and technological skills
• quality improvement initiatives (CQI)
• grant writing and fundraising
• program and service development and expansion
• training and supervision
• activities that show your ability to work on teams
Good luck!
Jobsmart
Expert Response #5
Dear Undecided,
Yes! Yes! Yes! The most frequent mistake that job seekers make is to leave out their job objective. If your résumé does not clearly specify your goals, it is not unlikely that your résumé will end up in the employer’s wastebasket.
Furthermore, do you think it will be possible for you to write a good résumé if you don’t know what you’re looking for? It sounds like you need to sit down and have a good talk with yourself about where you’re headed in your career. You can also do some research on careers that suit your skills and needs. The job of defining your goals rests on your shoulders, not the employer’s.
If you have more than one job goal (which is perfectly fine), you will need to write more than one résumé and tailor each résumé to the targeted job goal.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #6
Dear Too Busy,
Unfortunately, even though you have time limitations, you do have to send a cover letter for every job you apply for. You also need to craft a different letter for each job, that is, if you’re really serious about getting the job. It’s a good opportunity to sell yourself for the job. So take this opportunity!
This letter should be addressed to the person who is doing the hiring for this position. Never use “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To Whom It Concerns”. If you do not know who to address your letter to, you can look at call the company’s receptionist to find out this information. If you are unsuccessful finding out the hiring person’s name, use “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Selection Committee”.
Before you start writing your cover letter for a specific job, do some research. At the very least, look over the job announcement and the company’s website carefully to identify exactly what the employer is looking for.
Market yourself. Show off how much you know about the company and your field. Taking the time to write a dynamite cover letter can make the difference between getting called back for an interview.
Start writing!
Jobsmart
Expert Response #7
Dear Out of Touch,
Employers usually tell candidates how many references they should submit, but if they don’t, the general rule is to provide three. You should use professional references who have supervised you. There may be exceptions. For example, if you have had the same job and the same supervisor for the past 15 years, this one reference will suffice.
It is fine to suggest that a reference highlight certain qualities, skills or experience you have; however, asking someone to lie about you is another story. Before making suggestions about what a supervisor can say, always contact your references and ask them if they mind being a reference. Don’t forget to check their phone numbers and email addresses, and it is courteous to ask how and when they prefer to be contacted. Finally, tell your references when you have used their names so they will be expecting a call from your potential employer.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #8
Dear Want That Job,
You can make your cover letter stand out by:
• being professional but friendly.
• matching your qualifications with the employer’s needs.
• selling yourself: stating concrete achievements and showing how you are unique.
Although cover letters are professional business letters, they are a bit less formal than résumés, and they allow you to show your personality. You want the hiring manager to get to like you. Avoid using standard phrases such as “Enclosed please find my résumé.” If you know someone who is respected in the organization, use this person’s name in your cover letter.
The more research you do, the better you’ll be able to show the employer what you can do for them, rather than what they can do for you. Use your network and talk to someone who works in the company to get an insider’s perspective on their needs. Search the company’s website and annual report to learn more about the company you want to work for. Focus on the needs of the healthcare organization and not on your own requirements. Show how your skills and qualifications match the organization’s needs and how you can benefit the company.
What makes you unique? Don’t be shy about selling yourself. Emphasize your biggest successes in your past jobs that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. Show that you are a team player. Don’t just summarize the same information that is on your resume.
Here are some other points to keep in mind as you are writing. Be concise. Get to the point since hiring managers don’t have time to read lengthy letters. Most cover letters are less than a page and consist of three main paragraphs. Show your enthusiasm for the job and express your ideas creatively. Finally, don’t forget to proofread your letter and to ask someone else to proofread, too.
Best of luck,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #9
Dear Will a White Lie Hurt,
There is no doubt that job seekers do all they can to spice up their résumés by using fancy words. But there is a difference between making the most of your experience and exaggerating or falsifying it. For example, stating that you have “excellent critical care skills” when you have never worked on a critical care unit is a lie. Likewise, stating “up-to-date knowledge in dental procedures” when you haven’t worked in the field for 15 years is hogwash.
As our mothers have taught us, honesty is the best policy. When you are typing your résumé, look back over a line you’ve written, and think, “Is this really true?” Stop and think about how you would answer a question about this in an interview. Or imagine not being able to do what you said you could in an orientation for a new job.
Hiring managers can easily spot falsified résumés. It can prevent you from getting the job, and it can also get you fired.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #10
Dear Very Green Job Seeker,
To get started, you are going to need to take stock of yourself. Sit down and start writing about where you want to be in your career, what you’ve done in the past, and what makes you special. After you’ve compiled some notes, there are three résumé formats that you can choose from. All of these formats include your contact information, your job objective, your work experience, and your education.
The Chronological Résumé
This is the traditional style of writing a resume. You list your professional experience in reverse chronological order with a brief explanation of your duties for each job and the dates. Most employers prefer this format because it is easy to see exactly what you did in each past job. This style works well if you are staying in the same field and can show how you have moved up; however, there are disadvantages to this style if you recently graduated or are re-entering the workforce after a long absence.
The Functional Résumé
The focus of this style of résumé is on skills, achievements, and credentials rather than when and where you accomplished these feats. This skills-centered style is useful for people who have little work experience, have gaps in their work history, or are changing fields. If you want to emphasize your transferable skills, this is best choice. One drawback to this type of résumé from the employer’s perspective is that it can be misleading about how current your skills are.
The Combination Résumé
This style of résumé combines aspects of both the chronological and functional résumé. Relevant skills and accomplishments are listed first, followed by employment history in reverse order. There is a trend toward using this type of résumé nowadays.
Whatever style of résumé you decide to use, remember that this is self-promotional document that will get your foot in the door for an interview. Plan to spend a good amount of time getting it right before sending it off to employers.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Dear Changing Careers,
You need to get some experience immediately. Find a volunteer job and work at least a day a month so you have some experience to write on your résumé.
Also, think about your work in the past and any other volunteer work you have done. What skills have you learned in these jobs that will help you in your new job? Certainly your experience as a dentist will be valuable.
Finally, you may want to use a functional résumé style to best show how your skills are transferable to your new job.
Best of luck,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #2
Dear No Longer a Spring Chicken,
The rule of thumb for résumé length is one to two pages. Why? Most hiring managers don’t have much time to read more. You don’t need to describe every duty in your past jobs; highlight the duties that are most relevant for the job you’re applying for. Be concise! Also, remember that amazing accomplishments from your ancient past will not be as strong as recent accomplishments.
Don’t try to cram your résumé on one page if it isn’t easy to read. Use standard margins and at least 11-point font. Make sure there is enough white space on the page to make your résumé reader-friendly.
As to how far back you should go with your recent work experience, 10-15 years is usually enough. You don’t need to include your entire work history. Instead you can use the heading, “Relevant Work History”. You can then include your older experience under “Prior Experience” or write a summary line such as “1990-1999, worked as family physician. Details available upon request.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #3
Dear Feeling Naïve,
CV stands for curriculum vitae, which is Latin and means “course of one’s life”. In contrast, résumé is a French word meaning “summarized”. Both documents provide employers with information about a candidate’s education and experience; however, a CV is a long, comprehensive biographical statement with more details about awards and honors, publications, speaking engagements professional affiliations and research. CV’s vary in length according to how much experience the writer has.
A résumé, on the other hand, is a short document that provides the employer with detailed information about a candidate’s contact information, education and skills and experience. In short, it is a sales tool to get an employer interested in you. Most people will need a résumé and not a CV with the exception of academicians, physicians, and scientists.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #4
Dear Responsible for Getting It Right,
First, I want to commend you on having someone else look over your resume. This is something that many job seekers fail to do! I cannot emphasize enough how important this is. It’s always a good idea to get a friend or colleague’s advice on the content of your résumé, and to ask someone to proofread it for spelling and grammar.
Your friend is right this time. Take his advice. When you describe your work experience, you really need to emphasize your skills and achievements. Take out all phrases that begin with “responsible for” and replace them with job accomplishments. Use strong action words such as implemented, reorganized, and improved that make your experience shine.
You can also impress an employer by writing about the challenges you faced in your past jobs, the results of your work, and how your company benefited from your performance. One way to do this is to use “PAR” statements (Problem-Action-Results). First, briefly describe the problem, then explain what you did about it, and lastly describe the benefits of your actions.
Other keywords or buzzwords about accomplishments that you can work into your résumé include:
• caseload
• computer and technological skills
• quality improvement initiatives (CQI)
• grant writing and fundraising
• program and service development and expansion
• training and supervision
• activities that show your ability to work on teams
Good luck!
Jobsmart
Expert Response #5
Dear Undecided,
Yes! Yes! Yes! The most frequent mistake that job seekers make is to leave out their job objective. If your résumé does not clearly specify your goals, it is not unlikely that your résumé will end up in the employer’s wastebasket.
Furthermore, do you think it will be possible for you to write a good résumé if you don’t know what you’re looking for? It sounds like you need to sit down and have a good talk with yourself about where you’re headed in your career. You can also do some research on careers that suit your skills and needs. The job of defining your goals rests on your shoulders, not the employer’s.
If you have more than one job goal (which is perfectly fine), you will need to write more than one résumé and tailor each résumé to the targeted job goal.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #6
Dear Too Busy,
Unfortunately, even though you have time limitations, you do have to send a cover letter for every job you apply for. You also need to craft a different letter for each job, that is, if you’re really serious about getting the job. It’s a good opportunity to sell yourself for the job. So take this opportunity!
This letter should be addressed to the person who is doing the hiring for this position. Never use “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To Whom It Concerns”. If you do not know who to address your letter to, you can look at call the company’s receptionist to find out this information. If you are unsuccessful finding out the hiring person’s name, use “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Selection Committee”.
Before you start writing your cover letter for a specific job, do some research. At the very least, look over the job announcement and the company’s website carefully to identify exactly what the employer is looking for.
Market yourself. Show off how much you know about the company and your field. Taking the time to write a dynamite cover letter can make the difference between getting called back for an interview.
Start writing!
Jobsmart
Expert Response #7
Dear Out of Touch,
Employers usually tell candidates how many references they should submit, but if they don’t, the general rule is to provide three. You should use professional references who have supervised you. There may be exceptions. For example, if you have had the same job and the same supervisor for the past 15 years, this one reference will suffice.
It is fine to suggest that a reference highlight certain qualities, skills or experience you have; however, asking someone to lie about you is another story. Before making suggestions about what a supervisor can say, always contact your references and ask them if they mind being a reference. Don’t forget to check their phone numbers and email addresses, and it is courteous to ask how and when they prefer to be contacted. Finally, tell your references when you have used their names so they will be expecting a call from your potential employer.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #8
Dear Want That Job,
You can make your cover letter stand out by:
• being professional but friendly.
• matching your qualifications with the employer’s needs.
• selling yourself: stating concrete achievements and showing how you are unique.
Although cover letters are professional business letters, they are a bit less formal than résumés, and they allow you to show your personality. You want the hiring manager to get to like you. Avoid using standard phrases such as “Enclosed please find my résumé.” If you know someone who is respected in the organization, use this person’s name in your cover letter.
The more research you do, the better you’ll be able to show the employer what you can do for them, rather than what they can do for you. Use your network and talk to someone who works in the company to get an insider’s perspective on their needs. Search the company’s website and annual report to learn more about the company you want to work for. Focus on the needs of the healthcare organization and not on your own requirements. Show how your skills and qualifications match the organization’s needs and how you can benefit the company.
What makes you unique? Don’t be shy about selling yourself. Emphasize your biggest successes in your past jobs that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. Show that you are a team player. Don’t just summarize the same information that is on your resume.
Here are some other points to keep in mind as you are writing. Be concise. Get to the point since hiring managers don’t have time to read lengthy letters. Most cover letters are less than a page and consist of three main paragraphs. Show your enthusiasm for the job and express your ideas creatively. Finally, don’t forget to proofread your letter and to ask someone else to proofread, too.
Best of luck,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #9
Dear Will a White Lie Hurt,
There is no doubt that job seekers do all they can to spice up their résumés by using fancy words. But there is a difference between making the most of your experience and exaggerating or falsifying it. For example, stating that you have “excellent critical care skills” when you have never worked on a critical care unit is a lie. Likewise, stating “up-to-date knowledge in dental procedures” when you haven’t worked in the field for 15 years is hogwash.
As our mothers have taught us, honesty is the best policy. When you are typing your résumé, look back over a line you’ve written, and think, “Is this really true?” Stop and think about how you would answer a question about this in an interview. Or imagine not being able to do what you said you could in an orientation for a new job.
Hiring managers can easily spot falsified résumés. It can prevent you from getting the job, and it can also get you fired.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Expert Response #10
Dear Very Green Job Seeker,
To get started, you are going to need to take stock of yourself. Sit down and start writing about where you want to be in your career, what you’ve done in the past, and what makes you special. After you’ve compiled some notes, there are three résumé formats that you can choose from. All of these formats include your contact information, your job objective, your work experience, and your education.
The Chronological Résumé
This is the traditional style of writing a resume. You list your professional experience in reverse chronological order with a brief explanation of your duties for each job and the dates. Most employers prefer this format because it is easy to see exactly what you did in each past job. This style works well if you are staying in the same field and can show how you have moved up; however, there are disadvantages to this style if you recently graduated or are re-entering the workforce after a long absence.
The Functional Résumé
The focus of this style of résumé is on skills, achievements, and credentials rather than when and where you accomplished these feats. This skills-centered style is useful for people who have little work experience, have gaps in their work history, or are changing fields. If you want to emphasize your transferable skills, this is best choice. One drawback to this type of résumé from the employer’s perspective is that it can be misleading about how current your skills are.
The Combination Résumé
This style of résumé combines aspects of both the chronological and functional résumé. Relevant skills and accomplishments are listed first, followed by employment history in reverse order. There is a trend toward using this type of résumé nowadays.
Whatever style of résumé you decide to use, remember that this is self-promotional document that will get your foot in the door for an interview. Plan to spend a good amount of time getting it right before sending it off to employers.
Sincerely,
Jobsmart
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
No more "pre-existing conditions" clauses
Read the latest news. Is this really going to happen? Why now?
Great video to watch about healthcare around the world
Watch, read and learn. Frontline from PBS television made this excellent film. Enjoy.
It's called "Sick around the World".
It's called "Sick around the World".
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Listening Dialogue for 2.3 Project work
Here's the medical English course in the book.
For more listening practice.
Scroll down below to the medical ESL websites for lots of listening practice and other Medical English resources. Click here.
For more listening practice.
Scroll down below to the medical ESL websites for lots of listening practice and other Medical English resources. Click here.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Volunteering at SF General
Here's a story about the woman who has been cutting hair for 48 years. She's an immigrant from Switzerland! You can even see a video with an interview with her.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Not enough SF doctors to provide mammograms
Women in SF who rely on SF City Health plans have to wait too long for their mammograms. Read about it here.
SF Chronicle 2/8/09: Digital medical records
More jobs in information technology. Let's hope the economic stimulus plan will pass. If you're interested in this field, check it out.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
CCSF ESL Dept. Correction Symbols
For those of you who want or need to know the symbols that the ESL Dept. uses to help you with your writing, you can click here and read all about it.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
City College Career and Technical Education
You can find out the updated information from the CTE booklet that we did in class on this website. You can also take an Occupational Interest Survey to see what areas you might be interested in working in. From this page, go to Career and Technical Education. Good luck and have fun!
City College's Career Placement and Development Center
You can find out a lot from them. There's a Job Fair on April 22nd. You can read more about it here.
Pronunciation Practice
This is a great website to help you hear, see and practice correct pronunciation. Check it out.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Health care job opportunities!
Yes, there are jobs that are in demand. Read about it here (and watch a video). This is from the Sunday, January 25, 2009 SF Chronicle.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
For help with your project work for Module 1.2 which is due on Weds, Feb. 4th
Find out about job possibilities.
Here is the LifeWorks one.
Healthcare jobs through Monster.com
Here's the CA's Employment Development Dept. (EDD) website again for searching healthcare fields.
Here's a great website for nursing jobs.
And here's another website for healthcare jobs in CA.
Here is the LifeWorks one.
Healthcare jobs through Monster.com
Here's the CA's Employment Development Dept. (EDD) website again for searching healthcare fields.
Here's a great website for nursing jobs.
And here's another website for healthcare jobs in CA.
New regulations for becoming a dental assistant in California
These just became effective on Jan. 1, 2009. If you're interested, read here.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
For Module 1.1's Project.
More information about volunteering
At Laguna Honda Hospital, there are many ways to volunteer. You must attend an orientation. The next two orientations are Tuesday, Jan. 27th and Saturday, Feb. 7th. Check out their website to find out more. Do it quick and go to an orientation. Here's their website. Click here.
Many of you said you were interested in Glide Church. Click here for volunteer opportunities in healthcare. Click here to find the contact information.
You can volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital or CPMC. Their volunteer orientations are Feb. 12th and March 9th. Call then SOON to sign up. They fill up quickly. Find out what they have to offer, here.
Project Open Hand is a place where you can help feed people who have trouble leaving their homes or are ill. Check out their website.
Volunteering at UCSF and Mt. Zion is complicated and requires a lot of energy. If you can make a commitment to that, read here.
Kokoro Senior Center is an assisted living center for Japanese seniors. You can volunteer. Here's how.
On Lok is another senior center. I once had a student who volunteered there and then got a job there! Read about them here.
Volunteering at SF General Hospital is hard to do. They are presently accepting applications for summer and fall. If you can think ahead, sign up now.
I've had a lot of students volunteer at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Here's how to volunteer.
Some of the places people were interested in aren't accepting volunteers. Please read this page to update your information.
You can also get creative and look at some of these Community Health Education programs who received money last year from the San Francisco Foundation. They might have some work for you to do. Click here.
Many of you said you were interested in Glide Church. Click here for volunteer opportunities in healthcare. Click here to find the contact information.
You can volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital or CPMC. Their volunteer orientations are Feb. 12th and March 9th. Call then SOON to sign up. They fill up quickly. Find out what they have to offer, here.
Project Open Hand is a place where you can help feed people who have trouble leaving their homes or are ill. Check out their website.
Volunteering at UCSF and Mt. Zion is complicated and requires a lot of energy. If you can make a commitment to that, read here.
Kokoro Senior Center is an assisted living center for Japanese seniors. You can volunteer. Here's how.
On Lok is another senior center. I once had a student who volunteered there and then got a job there! Read about them here.
Volunteering at SF General Hospital is hard to do. They are presently accepting applications for summer and fall. If you can think ahead, sign up now.
I've had a lot of students volunteer at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Here's how to volunteer.
Some of the places people were interested in aren't accepting volunteers. Please read this page to update your information.
You can also get creative and look at some of these Community Health Education programs who received money last year from the San Francisco Foundation. They might have some work for you to do. Click here.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Information for Volunteering in Hospitals and Clinics
For those of you taking ESL 20, here is information on where you can volunteer. Click here. and then click on the link for Volunteer information.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Medical Myths and Realities: What do you know?
Find out more about Nancy Snyderman and her book on medical myths.
Read about her here. Watch her here. You can also watch her here. Here she is giving a talk. And here she is with a long list of questions and answers. You can see her on msnbc.
Read about general medical myths. Click here.
Medical myths for these past holidays.
Read about her here. Watch her here. You can also watch her here. Here she is giving a talk. And here she is with a long list of questions and answers. You can see her on msnbc.
Read about general medical myths. Click here.
Medical myths for these past holidays.
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