Last Blog of the Year!

Thanks to all of you!

Thanks for a great school year and have a wonderful summer. Show your parents the DVD so they can see how great you looked at site.

Please stay in touch whenever you can. Send an email when you think of it:

lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

Watch for your "prediction" letter and follow-up request in 2012!

Love,

Mrs. Erceg

Countdown begins....

Hi Everyone!

Tuesday 6/7 - DHS and FHS final 1:30/celebration and potluck
GHS here...normal schedule.

Wednesday 6/8 - LHS final 12:45/celebration and potluck and
GHS final 10:20

Thursday 6/9 - GHS final 8:00 a.m./celebration and potluck
AVHS final/celebration/potluck 1:15

No ROP class on 6/10.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday!

Hi Everyone!

PLEASE DON'T MISS MONDAY 6/6 - I HAVE SOMETHING FOR ALL OF YOU!

Thank you Katelyn, Marysol, Jessica and Eva for helping in the classroom today. I really appreciate you all.

CLASS SCHEDULE/EVENTS:

Monday 6/6 - Final, final review and site binder completion
Tuesday 6/7 - DHS and FHS final 1:30/celebration and potluck
Wednesday 6/8 - LHS final 12:45/celebration and potluck and GHS final 10:20
Thursday 6/9 - GHS final 8:00 a.m./celebration and potluck AVHS final/celebration/potluck 1:15

No ROP class on 6/10 and that will be it!

Have a nice evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Done with Anatomy...now MT

Hi Everyone!

Have I told you lately that I love the energy you bring to the classroom? Another thing I will miss! You all did a wonderful job on the test today without complaint...you just did what needed to be done. A fine skill, one that will be respected by employers and colleagues.

Thank you Veronika, Danielle, Sheevena and Annette for being classroom managers today. Great job.

CLASS SCHEDULE/EVENTS:

Friday 6/3 - In-class MT final (closed book/no MT cards) - Review study guide!
Monday 6/6 - Final, final review and site binder completion
Tuesday 6/7 - DHS and FHS final 1:30/celebration and potluck
Wednesday 6/8 - LHS final 12:45/celebration and potluck and GHS final 10:20
Thursday 6/9 - GHS final 8:00 a.m./celebration and potluck
AVHS final/celebration/potluck 1:15

No ROP class on 6/10 and that will be it! Time for summer and graduations!

Have a nice evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Only a few more days with you....boo hoo.

It's getting close to the end of the school year. I will miss you all. You have been such a wonderful class! Okay, I'll try not to shed any tears, but I can't promise anything...

Thank you Alicia L., Kyle, Nicole P. and Lexi M. for being classroom managers today! Nice work.

CLASS SCHEDULE/EVENTS:

Thursday 6/2 - Comp. Final review and in-class anatomy final (open book)

Friday 6/3 - In-class MT final (closed book/no MT cards) - Review study guide

Monday 6/6 - Final, final review and site binder completion

Tuesday 6/7 - DHS and FHS final 1:30/celebration and potluck

Wednesday 6/8 - LHS final 12:45/celebration and potluck and GHS final 10:20

Thursday 6/9 - GHS final 8:00 a.m./celebration and potluck

No class on 6/10 and that will be it!

Have a nice evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome Back !

It was so nice seeing you all back full-time with me. I missed you. Even though it is a bittersweet time, you leave friends and make new ones now as you leave your site and start new adventures!

TONIGHT: Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 Cafeteria (conf. room 2) Pleasanton L & D

I am SO PROUD of all of your outstanding accomplishments. We will have special potluck/award/fun events as the year ends. THANK YOU all. I will miss you, but I am enjoying these last days with my wonderful morning and afternoon classes.

Thank you Nameeta, Jessica L., Amanda and Shannon for being a big help today as classroom managers!

UNIFORMS: If you have a scrub top and/or pants to donate back, please bring them to class.

TEXTBOOKS: Is it possible that you have a red DHO text or a green APMA book at home? I have loaned them in the past, but shame on me for not tracking these! I need them desperately, so if you wouldn't mind checking at home for these, I would really appreciate it. :)

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow. It's good to have you back.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Last Day of Community Classroom!

YOU DID IT!!! Wooooo-Hoooooo!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please bring in your clean, folded uniforms if you are donating them back.

Check your bedrooms, livingrooms, closets.....did I loan you a green APMA texbook (the green one) or a red DHO textbook from my classroom? I am missing 4 of the green and 4 of the red. Please help! They are about $80.00 each.

5/31/11 - Back to the classroom! Please don't go to site....that's the old routine. :)

5/31/11 - 6:00 p.m. Explorer Post Meeting - Labor and Delivery

Finals begin 6/7. Come for your final on the date designated for your school!
Finals Schedule:

June 6th, Monday - Everyone is here in class at the normal time.
FHS June 7 1:30
DHS June 7 1:30
GHS: June 8 10:20 June 9 8:00
LHS: June 8 12:45
AVHS June 9 1:15

Take care and have a great three-day weekend!

Mrs. Erceg

One More Day.....

Finish this week with your site and congratulations!

Please bring in your clean, folded uniforms if you are donating them back.

Tuesday, 5/31 through Monday, 6/6 in the classroom.

5/31/11 - 6:00 p.m. Explorer Post Meeting - Labor and Delivery

Tuesday, 5/31 through Monday, 6/6 we meet in the classroom, normal time. Finals begin 6/7. Come for your final on the date designated for your school:

Finals Schedule:

June 6th, Monday - Everyone is here in class at the normal time.

FHS June 7 1:30

DHS June 7 1:30

GHS: June 8 10:20 June 9 8:00

LHS: June 8 12:45

AVHS June 9 1:15

Take care!Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone! Great job today.

Thank you Madhy, Kamal, Haley and Alex for being wonderful classroom managers today. Thank you Haley and Shannon for helping with the gifts too!

Last week of site.....Please be sure to give your site the gift and thank you card and some added goodies too!

Thank you all for doing the surveys today. I appreciate all of you so much.

I will see you on Tuesday, 5/31 in the classroom.


Finals Schedule:

June 6th, Monday - Everyone is here in class at the normal time.

FHS June 7 1:30

DHS June 7 1:30

GHS: June 8 10:20 June 9 8:00

LHS: June 8 12:45

AVHS June 9 1:15

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for our last Wednesday of CC Time???

TOMORROW, Wednesday 5/25:

1. Calendar/Finals Schedule


2. Tri-Valley ROP Survey


3. Site Gifts (remember - I will give you a gift to give, but also include a snack/goodies too!)


4. Site Binder Completion and a special letter to the students in Med Occs 2011 2012


5. Final exam discussion - Study guide to students next week


6. Interview Rubric


7. Plan an end of the year event!

Blood Drive Tomorrow - No suprises! don't be absent during P2/P3. Donating blood can be done at anytime with the Red Cross. This is not the only opportunity. I need you all in class to prepare for our last day of Community Classroom/Internship.

Blood Pressure Cuff Return: Rachel and Patrisha. Thank you!

GREAT JOB!!!! Video Production with Teen Esteem folks and the volunteers for the LifeStyleRx Physicals yesterday. Portfolio Certificates for you all!

SPECIAL SCHEDULES for Wednesday and Friday this week for GHS!

Wed. 5/25: P2 and P3 - 9:00 to 10:50 HOMEROOM is at 11:00 (Yearbook Distribution)

Fri. 5/27 RALLY SCHEDULE - P1 at 8:05. Please go to site if you are not attending the rally. Let me know if you are not going to site! TEXT ME. Thanks!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to the Last Week of Internship!

GREAT JOB EVERYONE....Finish Strong at Site !!!

Continue going to your internship site, even if you have completed 180 hours. That is the minimum of hours required, not the end of internship. The last day of internship is Friday, 5/27. Communicate to me, any changes in your schedule. Thank you!

SITE GIFTS: With students helping, site gifts are being made. Talk to your parents or go on your own to the store, or to your oven to bake, and bring in snacks, along with the gift I'll give to you. You'll take these to your sites on THURSDAY. Let's thank them for their support! Thank you.

SPECIAL SCHEDULES for Wednesday and Friday this week for GHS!

Wed. P2 and P3 - 9:00 to 10:50 HOMEROOM is at 11:00 (Yearbook Distribution)

Fri. RALLY SCHEDULE - Please go to site if you are not attending the rally. Let me know if you are not going to site! TEXT ME. Thanks!

Keep an eye on the blog! Remember to read it tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday

One more week of internship and then we finish the school year together!

Please remember to "Finish Strong" - communication with me, for a few of you, as well as site attendance is not going well. This is the time to shine and get the best references from me and from site for the future!

Continue going to your internship site, even if you have completed 180 hours. That is the minimum of hours required, not the end of internship. The last day of internship is Friday, 5/27. Communicate to me, any changes in your schedule. Thank you!

For the most part, I couldn't be more proud of both my morning and afternoon classes. What a joy it is to know such wonderful people.

Let's finish strong....together! Remember, I have your back.....every day. Please do the same for me. I appreciate that so much...you may never know how much.

Love,

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you

Please read the entire blog.....

Thank you all for being an amazing group of people and for the beautiful quotes for my brochure! I love them!

I hope your "predictions" come true. Watch for the mail in January 2012! I wish you all the very best....you know I love you all. (Let me know if you have a new cell #) Thanks Shannon for giving me yours.

Congratulations to: KYLE, ANNETTE, JAMIE, TAYLOR Q., NANDOR, LEXI B., KACEY, WESTON, NAMEETA, HALEY AND TAYLOR G.! You have all been approached by your sites regarding employment.

Tell your parents that even though the lecture on finance, contracts and collections may not be what you wanted to hear about today, you handled it well and I even had some great questions today. Staying out of debt is a great way to live!

Thank you to Alicia R., Cristina, Param and Emmad for being classroom managers today.

Another thank you to Renee and Alicia R. for making flower pens for our site gift project. Let me know how it's going. :)

Evaluations needed: Michelle, Emilia, Weston, Guilianna, Kacey, Hannah, Shannon, and Kinsey.

Okay, Monday, May 23rd is it!! TEEN ESTEEM VIDEO PROJECT - Filming is from 1-3pm, however students can get there before 1pm, say 12:30ish that would be great. Dublin High School, meet in the main office. Please have your permission slips ready and I will get them from you. Students- do not wear clothes with graphics, logos, or name brands!

And,....fill the permission slip out completely, get a parent signature and I will find a way to collect them on Friday. If you need one, contact me on my cell immediately. Thank you!

KALO
KARISSA
LEXI
PARAM
ANNETTE
LEYLA
MICHELLE
KAMAL
CRISTINA
NAMEETA

LifeStyleRx Physicals 5:15 p.m. on Monday, May 23rd. Wear your uniforms please. I will choose the first 6 students on the list and then have alternates. Please be prepared.

Katelyn McMenamin
Renee Steinle
Alicia Lent
Armaity Nasarabadi
Michelle Morrison
Alisha Reposa
Cristina Fucilla
Param Singh
Vivianne Carrasco
Lexi Martin
Alex Epperson

Take care and please get your time sheets signed on or before 5/27.

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Tomorrow?

DUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, 5/18: TRAINEE EVALUATION AND SITE MATERIALS....and don't forget your time sheet!

Do you have your Trainee Evaluation? If you need additional copies, come see me or provide a form (you can make it on word) that has supervisor/staff comments on the following: Attitude, Attendance, Work Relationships, Quality of Work, Productivity and Appearance. Additional comments welcome!

6 days of site time left! Need hours? Contact me! You need 180 on or before 5/27 in order to receive a certificate of completion for the course.

NEED 5 CC HOURS/CERTIFICATE? Opportunity on Monday, May 23rd from 5:30pm-8:30pm for assistance with high school physicals at LifeStyleRx for 5 students. As always, I encourage students who are interested and not just wanting/needing hours. Please let me know if you should have questions. TEXT ME IMMEDIATELY IF INTERESTED...please hurry! I have to confirm with Kim Connors. Uniform Required! Volunteers so far: KATELYN, PARAM, RENEE, ALICIA L. and HANNAH Thank you!!! I've sent in your names to Kim C.

MORE HOURS and a CERTIFICATE: Rep. Jerry McNerney will host a cyber-bullying event at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 in the Multipurpose Room at Amador Valley High School.A guest speaker from Common Sense Media will give a presentation at the event. Common Sense Media is a not-for-profit national organization that provides information to parents and teachers on age-appropriate media use and online safety for children. RSVPs are recommended and may be made by calling the district's Adult Education office at 925-426-4280. For information from McNerney’s office regarding this event, call 925-737-0727.

I need 5 or 6 student quotes about the Medical Occupations Program for the new program brochure I am designing. I will put your name on the quote if that's all right with you. Would you text, call or email me with a statement, two to three sentences with your opinion of the program and how it has impacted your life?

UNIFORM RECYCLING: Please consider donating your scrub top and/or pants to the Med Occs Program. Nicole S. will be organizing this process. Plan to bring in your uniform, clean and folded nicely during the week of May 31. (the week after internship ends). Thank you for your consideration.

GIFTS FOR SITES: We will be preparing cards and gifts in class. Would you be willing to bring in some food/treats to your site during the last week too? Kalo in the p.m. class had a great idea and interviewed her staff about their favorite goodies. She said it was for a statistics assignment. Brilliant. Joey and Nicole will be heading up this project.

PLEASE RETURN BP CUFFS: RACHEL, KALO, ALEX, PATRISHA AND LEXI M.

Teen Esteem Video Project: ASHLEY, KALO, HANNAH, KARISSA, LEXI M., PARAM, TAYLOR, ANNETTE, LEYLA - date of filming TBA. Maybe on 5/23 or 5/24 in the afternoon. Hang on to those permission slips.

Will you be a Senior at GHS next Fall? I need a T.A. for P3 during Trimester 1. Please let me know if you are interested.

FUTURE REMINDER: Have the 5/23 to 5/27 time sheet signed as soon as you are done with that week. I have to enter the hours for that last week right away. Thanks!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Monday

Hi Everyone!

Keeping your eyes on the blog? I hope so!!!

Please read the entire blog and be ready for WEDNESDAY 5/18.

DUE WEDNESDAY, 5/18: TRAINEE EVALUATION AND SITE MATERIALS

Do you have your Trainee Evaluation? If you need additional copies, come see me or provide a form (you can make it on word) that has supervisor/staff comments on the following: Attitude, Attendance, Work Relationships, Quality of Work, Productivity and Appearance. Additional comments welcome!

7 days of site time left! Need hours? Contact me! You need 180 on or before 5/27

NEED 5 CC HOURS/CERTIFICATE? Opportunity on Monday, May 23rd from 5:30pm-8:30pm for assistance with high school physicals at LifeStyleRx for 5 students. As always, I encourage students who are interested and not just wanting/needing hours. Please let me know if you should have questions. TEXT ME IMMEDIATELY IF INTERESTED...please hurry! I have to confirm with Kim Connors. Uniform Required!

MORE HOURS and a CERTIFICATE: Rep. Jerry McNerney will host a cyber-bullying event at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 in the Multipurpose Room at Amador Valley High School.A guest speaker from Common Sense Media will give a presentation at the event. Common Sense Media is a not-for-profit national organization that provides information to parents and teachers on age-appropriate media use and online safety for children. RSVPs are recommended and may be made by calling the district's Adult Education office at 925-426-4280. For information from McNerney’s office regarding this event, call 925-737-0727.

I need 5 or 6 student quotes about the Medical Occupations Program for the new program brochure I am designing. I will put your name on the quote if that's all right with you. Would you text, call or email me with a statement, two to three sentences with your opinion of the program and how it has impacted your life?

UNIFORM RECYCLING: Please consider donating your scrub top and/or pants to the Med Occs Program. Nicole S. will be organizing this process. Plan to bring in your uniform, clean and folded nicely during the week of May 31. (the week after internship ends). Thank you for your consideration.

GIFTS FOR SITES: We will be preparing cards and gifts in class. Would you be willing to bring in some food/treats to your site during the last week too? Kalo in the p.m. class had a great idea and interviewed her staff about their favorite goodies. She said it was for a statistics assignment. Brilliant. Joey and Nicole will be heading up this project.

PLEASE RETURN BP CUFFS: RACHEL, KALO, ALEX, PATRISHA AND LEXI M.

Teen Esteem Video Project: ASHLEY, KALO, HANNAH, KARISSA, LEXI M., PARAM, TAYLOR, ANNETTE, LEYLA - date of filming TBA. Hang on to those permission slips.

Will you be a Senior at GHS next Fall? I need a T.A. for P3 during Trimester 1. Please let me know if you are interested.

FUTURE REMINDER: Have the 5/23 to 5/27 time sheet signed as soon as you are done with that week. I have to enter the hours for that last week right away. Thanks!

Take care and keep an eye on the blog! (or both eyes...that would be good)

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Hi Everyone!

Please read the entire blog carefully and respond to anything that pertains to you. I will post another blog on Monday, 5/16.

I need 5 or 6 student quotes about the Medical Occupations Program for the new program brochure I am designing. I will put your name on the quote if that's all right with you. Would you text, call or email me with a statement, two to three sentences with your opinion of the program and how it has impacted your life?

9 days of site time left! Need hours? Contact me! You need 180 on or before 5/27

NEED 5 CC HOURS? Opportunity on Monday, May 23rd from 5:30pm-8:30pm for assistance with high school physicals at LifeStyleRx for 5 students. As always, I encourage students who are interested and not just wanting/needing hours. Please let me know if you should have questions. TEXT ME IMMEDIATELY IF INTERESTED...please hurry! Be sure you can do this....I will accept 5 students and 5 alternates in the event someone cannot make it.

OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE HOURS....TONIGHT! Diabetes Education Seminar. ValleyCare Medical Plaza - 5725 W. Las Positas /corner of Stoneridge and WLP - call me for directions - 5/12 at 7:00 - 8:30. I will award 3 CC hours for your trouble. Call (925) 416-6710 to reserve a seat.

EVALUATIONS AND SITE MATERIALS DUE: WEDNESDAY, May 18th! Pick the evaluations up from your supervisors no later than MONDAY 5/16. I am anxious to see all of the materials you retrieve from site to create the most awesome training/procedure manual for next year's students. Don't forget - brag about this in your job interviews and put it on your resume' when you update it.

UNIFORM RECYCLING: Please consider donating your scrub top and/or pants to the Med Occs Program. Nicole S. will be organizing this process. Plan to bring in your uniform, clean and folded nicely during the week of May 31. (the week after internship ends). Thank you for your consideration.

GIFTS FOR SITES: We will be preparing cards and gifts in class. Would you be willing to bring in some food/treats to your site during the last week too? Kalo in the p.m. class had a great idea and interviewed her staff about their favorite goodies. She said it was for a statistics assignment. Brilliant. Joey and Nicole will be heading up this project.

PLEASE RETURN BP CUFFS: RACHEL, KALO, ALEX, PATRISHA AND LEXI M.

Teen Esteem Video Project: ASHLEY, KALO, HANNAH, KARISSA, LEXI M., PARAM, TAYLOR, ANNETTE, LEYLA - date of filming TBA. Hang on to those permission slips!

Will you be a Senior at GHS next Fall? I need a T.A. for P3 during Trimester 1. Please let me know if you are interested.

FUTURE REMINDER: Have the 5/23 to 5/27 time sheet signed as soon as you are done with that week. I have to enter the hours for that last week right away. Thanks!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

We're getting close to the ehhhh-ennnnd....of CC !

Hi Everyone! 10 days of site time left! Need hours? Contact me!

NEED 5 CC HOURS? Opportunity on Monday, May 23rd from 5:30pm-8:30pm for assistance with high school physicals at LifeStyleRx for 5 students. As always, I encourage students who are interested and not just wanting/needing hours. Please let me know if you should have questions. TEXT ME IMMEDIATELY IF INTERESTED...please hurry! Be sure you can do this....I will accept 5 students and 5 alternates in the event someone cannot make it.

OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE HOURS....Tomorrow night! Diabetes Education Seminar. ValleyCare Medical Plaza - 5725 W. Las Positas /corner of Stoneridge and WLP - call me for directions - 5/12 at 7:00 - 8:30. I will award 3 CC hours for your trouble. Call (925) 416-6710 to reserve a seat.

Thank you CAT, NIKKI, JESSICA and NEEMA for being classroom managers today!

EVALUATIONS AND SITE MATERIALS DUE: Wednesday, May 18th! Pick the evaluations up from your supervisors no later than 5/16. I am anxious to see all of the materials you retrieve from site to create the most awesome training/procedure manual for next year's students. Don't forget - brag about this in your job interviews and put it on your resume' when you update it.

PLEASE RETURN BP CUFFS: RACHEL, KALO, ALEX, PATRISHA AND LEXI M.

MT Presentations: Thank you so much for participating and earning points toward your grade. I thoroughly enjoyed your creativity and talent using medical terminology.

Teen Esteem Video Project: ASHLEY, KALO, HANNAH, KARISSA, LEXI M., PARAM, TAYLOR, ANNETTE, LEYLA - date of filming TBA. Hang on to those permission slips!Thank you!!!

FUTURE REMINDER: Have the 5/23 to 5/27 time sheet signed as soon as you are done with that week. I have to enter the hours for that last week right away. Thanks!

Take Care,

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Tomorrow?

Hi Everyone,


DUE TOMORROW: Medical Terminology Presentations (Last Day) - Some of you still need to show off your talent.

DUE TOMORROW: Please complete this for tomorrow and I will ask you to transfer this information onto a handout for the procedure manual. (We will talk about the materials and notes for both the administrative and clinical portions of the manual tomorrow). I will ask that you consult with the other student(s) that attend your site (if there are others).

1. Name of Site






2. Type of Practice/Department






3. Address City, Zip






4. Phone #’s and Direct Line to desk/supervisor






5. Email






6. Directions to Office -from Livermore and Dublin/Pleasanton area






7. Parking Instructions






8. Main Supervisor(s) Full Name/Title






9. Physician(s)Full Name/Title






10. Staff Members:






11. Hours/Days Office Closed






12. Services Provided

Tomorrow we will brainstorm about gifts for our sites/supervisors. Joey is taking the lead on this one. Thanks Joey!

EVALUATIONS DUE: Wednesday, May 18th! Pick these up from your supervisors no later than 5/16.

PLEASE RETURN BP CUFFS: RACHEL, KALO, ALEX, PATRISHA AND LEXI M.

Teen Esteem Video Project: ASHLEY, KALO, HANNAH, KARISSA, LEXI M., PARAM, TAYLOR, ANNETTE, LEYLA - date of filming TBA. Thank you!!!

Did you attend Women's Health Day at ValleyCare? Let me know so I can give you a certificate for your portfolio.

Do you have a payroll stub? Please bring it in tomorrow if you do.

Just 10 days of CC left! If you are under 165 hours as of tomorrow, please see me.

Don't forget your time sheets!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Monday to You

Hi Folks,

Please print all of this out (you may re-format the info sheet a bit as needed) and show your supervisors. For those of you that have another ROP student at your site, it's okay - you can each bring in your own version of the site info sheet (name, address, etc). on WEDNESDAY 5/11. (Some of you will have different supervisors in the morning versus the afternoon).

The other materials (admin and clinical forms/info) will be gathered and brought in the following week, WEDNESDAY 5/18. The morning class will start the procedure manual binders and the afternoon class will review and complete on 5/18. I will help you all with these.

2011-2012 Student Procedure Manual – Community Classroom /Internship Prep

Name of Site ____________________________________________________
Type of Practice/Department ______________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City, Zip _______________________________________________________
Phone #’s (______)__________Direct Line: (____)____________( )
Email ________________________________________________
Directions to Office ________________________________________
Parking Instructions ________________________________________________
Main Supervisor(s) _________________________________________________
Full Name/TitlePhysician(s): Full Name/TitleStaff Members:
Hours: __________
Closed __________Services Provided: ________________

Administrative Materials for the Procedure Manual: Employee orientation and training materialsBusiness cards Forms used in the office/departmentHIPAA and Notice of Privacy PracticesOSHA, JCAHOEvacuation Procedures – Patients and Employees (office)Professionalism: Attire, Phone Greeting, Addressing the Patient (Mr. or Ms.) Computer Program (Patient Accounting Software Program)Paper charts or EMR? -Maintaining the Medical RecordI.T. TrainingReference manual Billing ProceduresPatient Education MaterialsSuperbill/Charge SlipDischarge/ Next Appointment ProceduresTraining Plan – Task Checklist – Career Goals for Supervisor Scope of Practice for the ROP intern (Administrative)

Clinical Materials for the Procedure Manual: Photos of completed trays, gurneys or prepared exam areas –no pt/pt info in photo Introducing yourself to the patient Patient Greeting/RoomingOSHA, JCAHOEvacuation Procedures – Patients and Employees (clinical area)How do the staff/physicians organize the rooms and how do you keep it that way? How do the doctors like the rooms/trays set up? Specimen Collection and Processin Lab Slips Clean up procedures Codes (ex- Code Red, Code Blue, etc.) Common Terminology Station/Specific Exam Room Instructions Inventory of medical supplies Training Plan – Task Checklist – Career Goals for SupervisorScope of Practice for the ROP intern (Clinical)

Please check the blog tomorrow.

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals ~

Hi Folks.

Sad news...I must attend a funeral service tomorrow (Friday) in Fresno. I will be available by phone. Call my cell if it is an urgent matter. Text me with info on absences, etc. Thank you.

EARN CC HOURS: SATURDAY, MAY 7th - Women's Health Day at ValleyCare - Pleasanton, for more information, please contact Shelley Despotakis at (925) 373-4559. Put your hours on your time sheet! TIME: 11:00 to 2:00 - you will get hours/certificate for either volunteering or attending.

Your supervisors have been sent an email regarding your "Survival Kit" (procedure manual)assignment DUE 5/18 -see below. You have my permission, as long as it is slow at site, to work on this with a staff member or supervisor. It is important that you are supervised during this process in order to get approval for any materials being released for the binder. IF THERE IS ANOTHER STUDENT at your site at a different time than you, you will be given instructions on Wednesday 5/11 on meeting with them by phone or email to complete the gathering of the materials so there is no duplication of effort. Here's the letter and instructions - READ CAREFULLY, then PRINT ALL OF THIS OUT and put it in your CC binder and take your site:

May 5, 2011


Dear Site Supervisor,

It’s almost time for community classroom/internship to end for this school year. Internship ends on Friday, May 27th. The students all agree that their experience has been very helpful in assisting them with their career and post-secondary education choices.

The information below outlines an assignment that has been assigned to the ROP students.

The idea behind this assignment is to create a “survival kit”/procedure manual for each site, so next year’s student has a chance to review the information for 3 to 4 weeks prior to internship next Fall.

This procedure manual will stay at the site once internship begins and will serve as a reference manual that can be updated regularly the student and staff.

The students have been asked to work with you and/or your staff to ensure that all materials, including forms, brochures, business cards, photos of completed trays/rooms are authorized/approved prior to going into the binder.

If there is a morning and an afternoon student(s) under your supervision, I will ask them to create the manual together in order to prevent duplication of effort. The materials for the binder are due on Wednesday, May 18th. We will assemble the binders in class. The evaluation of the student is also due that day and the student will give that to you or a staff member.

Thank you for your wonderful support of the Medical Occupations Program! Please call me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Laurie Erceg, CCMA-A
(510) 305-5111
lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us

2011-2012 Student Procedure Manual – Community Classroom /Internship Prep


Name of Site ____________________________________________________

Type of Practice/Department ______________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City, Zip _______________________________________________________

Phone #’s (______)____________________ Direct Line: (____)________________
( )____________________

Email ___________________________________________________________

Directions to Office ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Parking Instructions ________________________________________________


Main Supervisor(s) _________________________________________________
Full Name/Title

Physician(s) _________________________________________________
Full Name/Title
_________________________________________________

Staff Members: _________________________________________________
(Full Name and
Title) _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Hours: _________________________________ Closed __________

Services Provided: __________________________________________________


Administrative Materials for the Procedure Manual
Employee orientation and training materials
Business cards
Forms used in the office/department
HIPAA and Notice of Privacy Practices
OSHA, JCAHO
Evacuation Procedures – Patients and Employees (office)
Professionalism: Attire, Phone Greeting, Addressing the Patient (Mr. or Ms.)
Computer Program (Patient Accounting Software Program)
Paper charts or EMR? -Maintaining the Medical Record
I.T. Training
Reference manual
Billing Procedures
Patient Education Materials
Superbill/Charge Slip
Discharge/ Next Appointment Procedures
Training Plan – Task Checklist – Career Goals for Superviso
Scope of Practice for the ROP intern (Administrative)


Clinical Materials for the Procedure Manual
Photos of completed trays, gurneys or prepared exam areas –no pt/pt info in photo
Introducing yourself to the patient
Patient Greeting/Rooming
OSHA, JCAHO
Evacuation Procedures – Patients and Employees (clinical area)
How do the staff/physicians organize the rooms and how do you keep it that way?
How do the doctors like the rooms/trays set up?
Specimen Collection and Processin
Lab Slips
Clean U
Codes (ex- Code Red, Code Blue, etc.
Common Terminology
Station/Specific Exam Room Instructions
Inventory of medical supplies
Training Plan – Task Checklist – Career Goals for Supervisor
Scope of Practice for the ROP intern (Clinical)

Take care and have a great weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome to May !!!!

Hi Students! (please read the entire blog and print out the form at the bottom)

Thank you Krista, Catherine, Vivianne and Taylor for being classroom managers today. You all were a really big help!

The portfolios look amazing. If you did not turn in a portfolio TODAY, please understand there are consequences. See me immediately if you did not get it to me today!

There are only a few weeks left of internship. Please check your hours weekly to ensure you are meeting the requirement of 180.

Teen Esteem Video Project: If your name went on the board today, check CC hours to be sure that you can afford to miss a day or two at site for the filming. Text me tomorrow and let me know if you are going to commit to the project. I will email your names to the film crew.

ALEX E., KINSEY AND LAUREN: Please TEXT ME your April hours at Kaiser. Thanks!

Presentations: Only a few left.....those of you that still need to present, be ready. Thank you.

For next week, (5/11) please bring in a payroll stub without a name or SS # on it.

FOR THE SURVIVAL KIT:
I will let the supervisors know that you are working on this project. Please copy/paste to a word file and print this out and fill in the blanks and return to me a.s.a.p. For the other sections - gathering administrative and clinical materials, please follow the blog for more directions.

Start with this form, and bring it in next week, on the 11th:

2011-2012 Student Procedure Manual – Community Classroom /Internship Prep


Name of Site ____________________________________________________

Type of Practice/Department ______________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City, Zip _______________________________________________________

Phone #’s (______)____________________ Direct Line: (____)________________
( )____________________

Email ___________________________________________________________

Directions to Office ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Parking Instructions ________________________________________________


Main Supervisor(s) _________________________________________________
Full Name/Title

Physician(s) _________________________________________________
Full Name/Title
_________________________________________________

Staff Members: _________________________________________________
(Full Name and
Title) _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Hours: _________________________________ Closed __________

Services Provided: __________________________________________________


Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

TOMORROW: Wednesday, 5/4 - Homework, Presentations,Time Sheets and Portfolio Due

Homework - 25 points!: Go to monster.com or another employment search site and print out a job opening that you would apply for within the next year or two. OR print out a job description for a medical receptionist/secretary, unit clerk, radiology aide, veterinary aide/technician, etc. Choose something you'd like to apply for.

Those who have not performed yet...be ready to do your presentation too!

VERY IMPORTANT - please read carefully:
Portfolio is worth up to 200 points and a parent call will be made if I don't have it, complete and ready for grading, on Wednesday, May 4th....TOMORROW! Neglecting this project can affect your ability to get a final grade for the course and/or a certificate of completion. Serious business! ASK FOR HELP - JUST TEXT OR CALL ME (7:30a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Please do not delay....fill up those sheet protectors. Here's an upgraded TOC if you'd like to copy and paste it. Adds of other accomplishments okay..at the end!

Table of Contents
Resume…………………………………..Use http://www.about.com/
Cover Letter……………………………. Use http://www.about.com/
References……………………………….Use http://www.about.com/
Thank You Note to Interviewer…….Simple note or letter thanking the interviewer for their time
Job Listing (one you are eligible for)....HOMEWORK due tomorrow
Employment Application/W4…….. print out - just google "2011 w4"
Interview Questions/Responses….. google it (one or two pages)
Letter(s) of Recommendation……….
Achievement Awards/Certificates….
Academic Transcripts………………….I have these for you.
CPR/First Aid Card……………………..
CC Site Experience Paper..……………Your thoughts on your experience at your site
Examples of Work from Med Occs…A favorite assigment
Research Paper………………………….Disease reasearch, cancer research, site research okay
College Application/Web Page……..
Scholarship(s)…..………………………Look one up you've applied for or are eligible for
Nursing/Med/Vet/Dentistry/Specialty Program Web Page….
*High School Club/Sports……………
*Professional Journals…………………
*Meetings and Seminars Attended…..
*Professional Association Affiliations.... * = include if this applies to you

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Portfolio Week!

Hi Everyone!

Tomorrow 5/3: Everyone back at site on normal schedule - (EXCEPT GHS -p4, 1 and 5 tomorrow - STAR testing - GHS go to site if time allows) - I will be on campus in the morning hours in the event you need me or help with any portfolio item. Everyone----call me if you have any questions. See below for more portfolio details.

LHS STUDENTS!!! Did you pick up your packet from Ms. Adelman??????

Wednesday, 5/4 - Homework, Presentations,Time Sheets and Portfolio Due (5/4) - Homework - 25 points!: Go to monster.com or another employment search site and print out a job opening that you would apply for within the next year or two. OR print out a job description for a medical receptionist/secretary, unit clerk, radiology aide, veterinary aide/technician, etc. Choose something you'd like to apply for. Those who have not performed yet...be ready to do your presentation too!

VERY IMPORTANT - please read carefully.

The portfolios I have seen look amazing! I am anxious to see them rest. It is worth a whopping 200 points and a parent call will be made if I don't have it, complete and ready for grading, on Wednesday, May 4th....this Wednesday! Neglecting this project can affect your ability to get a final grade for the course and/or a certificate of completion. Serious business! ASK FOR HELP - JUST TEXT OR CALL ME (7:30a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Please do not delay....fill up those sheet protectors. Here's an upgraded TOC if you'd like to copy and paste it. You need one anyway, right? Adds of other accomplishments okay..at the end!

Table of Contents
Resume…………………………………..
Cover Letter……………………………. Use http://www.about.com/ for help with the first three items.
References……………………………….
Thank You Note to Interviewer…….
Job Listing (one you are eligible for)
Employment Application/W4…….. print out - just google "2011 w4"
Interview Questions/Responses….. google it (one or two pages)
Letter(s) of Recommendation……….
Achievement Awards/Certificates….
Academic Transcripts………………….
CPR/First Aid Card……………………..
CC Site Experience Paper..……………
Examples of Work from Med Occs…
Research Paper………………………….
College Application/Web Page……..
Scholarship(s)…..………………………
Nursing/Med/Specialty Web Page….
*High School Club/Sports……………
*Professional Journals…………………
*Meetings and Seminars Attended…..
*Professional Association Affiliations
*Applies to you? – if not, leave out.

Take care and see you soon!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend

Hi Everyone!

Keep up the good work on those portfolios!!!!
DUE MAY 4th - no fail!
Check the blog....see 4/27 for portfolio detail -- Interview questions and the W4 too !!!

LHS STUDENTS THAT HAVE NOT PICKED UP THEIR PACKET FROM MRS. ADELMAN!!!

GIULIANNA, ELISSA, AMANDA, ALEX, LEXI M., ANNETTE, SHEEVENA, EVA AND PATRISHA.

Please take care of this today or Monday. Call Mrs. Adelman and make sure she is there - 606-4812 x 2330

See you next week. Let me know about site vs. class for Monday and Tuesday. Text me with your site schedule if you'll be in my classroom or testing.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone - Looks like you plan to "Finish Strong"

NEED ATTENDANCE TRACKED:

Please text me with your attendance for 4/29, 5/2 and 5/3 (STAR testing week) - you can also call in the hours to the classroom phone. I'll be in the classroom tomorrow working, so feel free to come in an talk about your portfolio and let me check it over. Don't forget about printing out a W4 (leave blank) and the "tough interview questions" for your portfolio. You can put these in the back of the binder. Have a sheet protector for everything!

GHS: All a.m. student's transcripts will be given to me and I will have those for your portfolio when you get here next Wednesday.

Keep up the good work on those portfolios!!!! DUE MAY 4th - no fail!

Check the blog....see 4/27 for portfolio detail.


Mrs. Erceg

Is your Porfolio ready......soon?

Thank you Weston for all of your help today.

Kalo - You really sing well...thanks for your presentation and bringing your ukelele!

We will finish presentations next week! Be ready.

Need hours? Contact me for information on the following:

APRIL 28 Alzheimer's Disease Information Meeting

APRIL 30 Education Summit for African-American and Latino Youth

MAY 7 Women's Health Day - Volunteers needed: Call (925) 373-4560 (Shelley)

MAY 31 - EXPLORER MEETING - Tour of Labor and Delivery

Special Projects....I have them for you.


PORTFOLIO DUE MAY 4th !!!!

Table of Contents for the portfolio: (use sheet protectors for everything)
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Thank you note, letter or small card - short note, sign and mail immediately after interview.
Employment application ( fill out, no real personal info)
W4 - Print out a 2011 W4 - go to www.irs.gov or just Google it
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Achievement Awards - certificates, etc.
Academic Transcripts…..get current transcripts (or have a sheet protector for it)
CPR/First Aid Card………put in portfolio (or have a sheet protector for it)
Community Classroom.........one typed page of your experience at site/tasks performed
Examples of Work……choose a med occs assignment and put in this section
Research Material.....Any research paper that you're proud of
College Application/Web Page...download/or Home Page
Scholarships…download/print scholarship application(s)
Nursing/Med/Vet/Dental School Research….download/print home page of a school(s)
Interview Preparation.....print out "tough interview questions" from internet
*High School Club/Sports…what applies to you, if any
*Professional Journals…subscriptions to any magazines or journals if applicable
*Meetings and Seminars Attended…all medical meetings, CMAA, etc. (info or certificates)
*Professional Association Affiliations...membership letter from CMAA if applicable
*Applies to you? – if not, leave out. (* = not needed if it does not apply)

Include any other achievements and create a new Table of Contents per the examples.
Adds go at the end of the table of contents. Re-type the Table of Contents so it is neat and professional looking!!!

Thanks and keep checking the blog!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Crazy Schedules!

GHS Juniors and Seniors....no site tomorrow, just come to class at 10:50. We'll review the rest of the week tomorrow in class. Call your site to let them know.

Portfolios due 5/4.

Please READ (or re-read)- blog posts, 4/20 - 4/21 - 4/22 - 4/25 Important!

We will continue the presentations tomorrow.

GHS STUDENTS: WED 4/27: Arrive at 10:49 a.m. During STAR testing, you'll either be in class with me, STAR testing or at site. Check the STAR Testing Schedule and Let me know via text!!!! I have to track attendance. Please inform me as to your schedule. CC HOURS AWARDED for CLASS TIME NEXT WEEK. I will be in the classroom all week next week 4/25 to 4/29. Come in and work on your portfolio!!!!

GHS JUNIORS: Report to Mr. Rasor's room (S3) for STAR Testing

AVHS/FHS/DHS: Please come to class right around 2:00 on 4/27. I will see you as soon as you can get here. I need you here for one hour.

LHS STUDENTS: PLEASE COME TO CLASS FROM 2:15 to 3:00 if you are not COMPLETELY clear on the requirement for the portfolio. Make sure you feel confident about every detail of the table of contents. Drop your 4/18 time sheets off with Mrs. Adelman and thank you LEXI M. for arranging to get the hours to me...you will be rewarded. YOU CAN DROP OFF THE TIME SHEETS AT THE LHS CAREER CENTER TOMORROW MORNING, 4/27 FOR LEXI.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy STAR Testing Week....Does your site know your schedule?

Dear Wonderful Students:

DANIELLE, RENEE, VERONIKA (or KRISTA) JOEY and NICOLE:
Please stop by tomorrow at 9:10 to pick up a letter for your site.

Pick up your portfolio from the classroom if you haven't already: KELLIE, RENEE, CRISTINA, JOEY, MARISOL, MICHELLE, VIVIANNE, ASHLEY, KALO, AND EMILIA ----I am in the classroom all week no later than 9:00 a.m. Call first just in case.

GHS STUDENTS: WED 4/27: Arrive at 10:49 a.m. For next week, you'll either be in class with me, STAR testing or at site. Check the STAR Testing Schedule and Let me know via text!!!! I have to track attendance. Please inform me as to your schedule. CC HOURS AWARDED for CLASS TIME NEXT WEEK. I will be in the classroom all week next week 4/25 to 4/29. Come in and work on your portfolio!!!!

GHS JUNIORS: Report to Mr. Rasor's room (S3) for STAR Testing

AVHS/FHS/DHS: Please come to class right around 2:00 on 4/27. I will see you as soon as you can get here. I need you here for one hour.

LHS STUDENTS: You are welcome to come by. Drop your 4/18 time sheets off with Mrs. Adelman and thank you LEXI M. for arranging to get the hours to me...you will be rewarded.

***EMAIL went to most parents today regarding portfolio, CC hours and graduation.

Table of Contents for the portfolio: (use sheet protectors for everything)

Academic Transcripts…..get current transcripts

CPR/First Aid Card………put in portfolio (I have these in the classroom)

Community Classroom.........one typed page of your experience at site/tasks

Examples of Work……choose a med occs assignment and put in this section

Interview Preparation.....print out "tough interview questions" from internet

College Application/Web Page...download/print the instructions for a college application

Scholarships…download/print scholarship application(s) or one or two you've done

Nursing/Med/Vet/Dental School Research….download/print home page of a school

*High School Club/Sports…what applies to you, if any

*Professional Journals…subscriptions to any magazines or journals if applicable

*Meetings and Seminars Attended…all medical meetings, CMAA, etc. (info or certificates)

*Professional Association Affiliations...membership letter from CMAA if applicable

*Applies to you? – if not, leave out.

Include any other achievements and create a new Table of Contents per the examples. Adds go at the end of my TOC.

Take care and I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Easter Weekend

Hi All!

PLEASE read the entire April 20 blog post.


TONIGHT: "Tony" -"Lose All. Gain Everything" - a film by Invisible Children - CrossWinds Church 6444 Sierra Court in Dublin. 7:17 p.m.


GHS STUDENTS: For next week, you'll either be in class with me, STAR testing or at site. Please inform me as to your schedule. CC HOURS AWARDED for CLASS TIME NEXT WEEK. I will be in the classroom all week next week 4/25 to 4/29. Come in and work on your portfolio!!!!

LHS: You are welcome to come by. Drop your 4/18 time sheets off with Mrs. Adelman and thank you LEXI M. for picking them up and bringing them to me...you will be rewarded.


GHS JUNIORS: Report to Mr. Rasor's room (S3) for STAR Testing

Table of Contents for the portfolio: (use sheet protectors for everything)

Academic Transcripts…..get current transcripts
CPR/First Aid Card………put in portfolio (I have these in the classroom)
Community Classroom.........one typed page of your experience at site/tasks
Examples of Work……choose a med occs assignment and put in this section
Interview Preparation.....print out "tough interview questions" from internet
College Application/Web Page...download/print the instructions for a college application
Scholarships…download/print scholarship application(s) or one or two you've done
Nursing/Med/Vet/Dental School Research….download/print home page of a school
*High School Club/Sports…what applies to you, if any
*Professional Journals…subscriptions to any magazines or journals if applicable
*Meetings and Seminars Attended…all medical meetings, CMAA, etc. (info or certificates)
*Professional Association Affiliations...membership letter from CMAA if applicable
*Applies to you? – if not, leave out. Include any other achievements and create a new Table of Contents per the examples. Adds go at the end of my TOC.

Please check the blog Monday and text me with your plans for next week. Make it a point to come in a see me in the classroom (GHS). Pick up your portfolio if you haven't already!!!!

Happy Easter.


Mrs. Erceg

Great Presentations Today!

Hi Everyone, Please read the entire blog carefully !!!

Great presentations today. I can't wait to see the rest. Param, yours was more than just "AIGHT"! It was very creative. You are quite the rapper, Dude.


Thank you classroom managers: Rachel, Mariah, Emmad and Giulianna! Great job!


Portfolio is due MAY 4th !!! Please make sure it is complete per the table of contents. A parent will have to be called if you do not turn it on time. Your graduation from ROP depends on it. You know to call me if you need help. Don't procratinate on this one!! Call me if you have questions.....please. !...do not three-hole punch your paperwork. I have your CPR cards at the classroom.


PORTFOLIOS LEFT BEHIND IN THE CLASSROOM: CRISTINA, MARISOL R., MICHELLE, JOEY, RENEE, MARIAH AND KELLY.


Congratulations Armaity! You will soon be a member of CMAA in the East Bay Region. Fill out your membership application and bring it to me. I will arrange for payment of your fee and mail it to CMAA. Armaity won the "guess the jellybeans in the jar game" at the CMAA Education Day on Saturday 4/16!


No class for GHS, LHS, AVHS, FHS on Friday, 4/22. DHS - Reg. classes 4/22 and off on 4/25. FHS and AVHS also off on 4/25.


Be sure to TELL YOUR SITE about Star Testing schedules....and how you can make sure you have 180 hours before 5/27.


LIVERMORE HIGH STUDENTS do not come to class on 4/27 due to Star Testing Schedules. COMPLETE THE PORTFOLIO and turn in on Wednesday, MAY 4th..save me that call to a parent.


GRANADA STUDENTS: WED: 4/27 - arrive at 10:50 4/28 - in S4 12:15 to 2:05 unless your site is available at that time. 4/29 - in S4 at 12:25 5/2 - 10:50 and at 12:40

FOOTHILL STUDENTS: WED: 4/27 - arrive at 2:00

AMADOR STUDENTS: WED: 4/27 - arrive at 2:00

DUBLIN STUDENTS: WED: 4/27 - arrive at 2:00

Work with your sites this week and next week to attend as much as possible so you can get your hours in.


WORK HARD ON THOSE PORTFOLIOS - I WILL POST MORE INFO LATER ON THE TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Mrs. Erceg

As the Boy Scouts say....Be Prepared!

Star Testing / Arrival and ROP for tomorrow: GHS/LHS no effect 4/20 FHS/See you at 1:45 AVHS/See you at 2:20 and DHS/1:05


DUE WED. 4/20: It's time to do your presentation, song, poem, rap, story, etc. Remember, you need to use 20 medical terms and TYPE them on a 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper so I can display them overhead for all to see and learn. Use a 14 or 16 font. DUE WED. 4/20: Cover Letter Sample - Address this letter to Valley Care or Kaiser...or Jane Smith, M.D. and use the business letter format ! (see http://www.about.com/) Make sure your contact info is at the top! References also due Wednesday 4/20 - Make sure to list me as one of your references. Laurie Erceg, Instructor Medical Occupations Program (510) 305-5111. (see http://www.about.com/) Make sure your contact info is at the top!


THANK YOU!!! Cristina, Karissa, Neema, Annette, Amanda, Elissa, Emilia, Alisha R., Cat, Nikkie, Armaity and Rajdeep. GREAT JOB SATURDAY! I could not have done it without you. Make sure you get your CME's for the portfolio and I will have a certificate for you. When texting me with info about absence from site, text me with the info on site notification. Portfolio is due MAY 4th !!! Please make sure it is complete per the table of contents. A parent will have to be called if you do not turn it on time. Your graduation from ROP depends on it. You know to call me if you need help. Don't procratinate on this one!!

Star Testing / Arrival and ROP for tomorrow:
STAR TESTING: GHS/LHS no effect 4/20 FHS/See you at 1:45 AVHS/See you at 2:20 and DHS/1:05

Anticipate the Need!!!

Take care! Mrs. Erceg

Ready to Entertain the Troops?

DUE WED. 4/20: It's time to do your presentation, song, poem, rap, story, etc. Remember, you need to use 20 medical terms and TYPE them on a 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper so I can display them overhead for all to see and learn. Use a 14 or 16 font. DUE WED. 4/20: Cover Letter Sample - Address this letter to Valley Care or Kaiser...or Jane Smith, M.D. and use the business letter format ! (see http://www.about.com/) Make sure your contact info is at the top! References also due Wednesday 4/20 - Make sure to list me as one of your references. Laurie Erceg, Instructor Medical Occupations Program (510) 305-5111. (see http://www.about.com/) Make sure your contact info is at the top! THANK YOU!!! Cristina, Karissa, Neema, Annette, Amanda, Elissa, Emilia, Alisha R., Cat, Nikkie, Armaity and Rajdeep. GREAT JOB SATURDAY! I could not have done it without you. Make sure you get your CME's for the portfolio and I will have a certificate for you. When texting me with info about absence from site, text me with the info on site notification. Portfolio is due MAY 4th !!! Please make sure it is complete per the table of contents. A parent will have to be called if you do not turn it on time. Your graduation from ROP depends on it. You know to call me if you need help. Don't procratinate on this one!! Anticipate the Need!!! Take care! Mrs. Erceg

CMAA Meeting Tomorrow!

CMAA EDUCATION DAY on Saturday 4/16: Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard. Arrive at 7:30/7:45. Please don't be late! Thank you. Location: Mertes-Feit Education Center 1015 E. Stanley (Corner of Fenton and Stanley) Livermore Call my cell if you need me. Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Hi Everyone ~ CMAA EDUCATION DAY on 4/16: Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard. I'll meet my volunteers on Friday as planned: Emilia 12:00 at GHS, Cat 2:00 at GHS, Cristina 3:15 at the Nursing Education Center and Jamie there too at 3:00. Assignments due on April 20th: COVER LETTER, REFERENCES and YOUR SONG or Poem or Story....etc. with the 20 Medical Terms (WHOLE WORDS) - If you are going to use a word part or abbreviation, use these sparingly! NOTIFY YOUR SITES REGARDING YOUR STAR TESTING SCHEDULES. Go to your school's website for more information. Mrs. Erceg

28 days of Community Classroom Left!

May 27th marks the end of CC. Please review your calendars and see me if you need additional hours. Take your portfolio home on April 20th. It is due, without fail, on May 4th. Absent that day? -You must deliver it to me or have it delivered that day (or in advance). Call me to make those arrangements. Thank you Nicole S., Renee, Taylor and Ashley for doing a great job today as classroom managers. I really appreciate all the help you gave me today. Hey Arcadia and Jamie...thank you for your help today too! Ashley and Julie - thanks for bringing in the supplies for the education day. Thanks also go to Alisha R., Annette and Alex for agreeing to come to the R.O.P. Health Programs Advisory tomorrow afternoon. See you at 4:00 - Pleasanton ValleyCare at the 5575 building, Conference room #2. Please wear your uniform, badge and lanyard!!! REGARDING the CMAA EDUCATION DAY on 4/16: Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard. I'll meet my volunteers on Friday as planned: Emilia 12:00 at GHS, Cat 2:00 at GHS, Cristina 3:15 at the Nursing Education Center and Jamie there too at 3:00. Assignments due on April 20th: COVER LETTER, REFERENCES and YOUR SONG or Poem or Story....etc. with the 20 Medical Terms (WHOLE WORDS) - If you are going to use a word part or abbreviation, use these sparingly! NOTIFY YOUR SITES REGARDING YOUR STAR TESTING SCHEDULES. Go to your school's website for more information. Have a great night and keep an eye on the blog! Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Tomorrow!

Hi Everyone, Kate Logan, President of the California Medical Assistants Association will be here tomorrow to talk to us about certifying as a medical assistant! There is a lot of excitement in the air. Upcoming events include this Thursday's Advisory Committee Meeting for ROP Health Programs... I would like to have at least two students in attendance. Are you available? It's from 4 to 6 this Thursday, 4/14. Can you make it? (2.5 CC hours!) CMAA Medical Education Day - Saturday 4/16 - Registered students: Amanda, Elissa, Nicole, Ben, Cristina, Cat, Armaity, Alisha R., Karissa, Emilia and Rajdeep. I am collecting jewelry for our charity sale. Please ask friends and family for a donation of even ONE thing. Thanks! Get your APRIL and May schedules ready to give to your supervisors. Last day of CC : 5/27. 28 days remaining! EMILIA, CRISTINA, CAT, AND RAJDEEP - Please meet me at the conference site on Friday to set up for Saturday. See me for details. Thank you. Please check the blog tomorrow. Take care, Mrs. Erceg

Welcome Back !

I hope you all had a wonderful week. Here are some reminders: I am still collecting jewelry for our charity sale. Please ask friends and family for a donation of even ONE thing. Thanks! Congratulations PATRISHA!!! Thank you for doing a great job for Tri-Valley Haven's "Day of Action" program on April 5th. There will be a certificate for you! Get your APRIL and May schedules ready to give to your supervisors. Last day of CC : 5/27. Kate Logan, President of the California Medical Assistants Association will be here on April 13th to talk to us about certifying as a medical assistant! EMILIA, CRISTINA, CAT, AND RAJDEEP - Please meet me at the conference site on Friday to set up for Saturday. See me for details. Thank you! Please check the blog tomorrow. Take care, Mrs. Erceg

Happy Spring Break

Kate Logan, President of the California Medical Assistants Association will be here on April 13th to talk to us about certifying as a medical assistant! I think you will find this experience very helpful. The next blog will be on 4/11/11. Remember, be sure to contact your site about your schedule 4/2 to 4/10. Take care and HAPPY SPRING BREAK !!! Mrs. Erceg

Did you get your "SWAG" today?

It's Stuff We All Get....and I think many of you got a few things for your goodie bag. I hope you had fun today. You all looked wonderful in your uniforms and some of the vendors at the booths gave me nice compliments about you today. If you became a bone marrow registrant today, make sure I have you on my list for portfolio certificates! I have to thank (a day late) my wonderful classroom managers from Wednesday....Rachel, Weston, Cynthia and Vivianne. Thanks so much and Rachel, thanks for stepping in as a substitute! Guess what? Kate Logan, President of the California Medical Assistants Association will be here on April 13th to talk to us about certifying as a medical assistant! I think you will find this experience very helpful. I'll blog once more tomorrow and then the next blog will be on 4/11/11. Remember, be sure to contact your site about your schedule 4/2 to 4/10. Take care and thanks for being so nice today. Mrs. Erceg

Tomorrow, Thursday 3/31: FIELD TRIP TO AVHS - 8:00 (a.m. class) and 1:00 (p.m. class). Meet me in front of the school - and be prompt! Print out directions if you need to: Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA Thank you. WEAR YOUR UNIFORM/BADGE! Call my cell if you need to speak to me. See you there! Mrs. Erceg

Wednesday....already? Yes!

Hi Everyone, Wow, I have received some more nice compliments from your supervisors this week. Thank you for doing your best out in the field...it shows. TONIGHT: Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 5575 W. Las Positas/Pleasanton ValleyCare (conference rooms near cafeteria at the hospital) RESUME' DUE TOMORROW / 25 points: It must be ready to be copied. Please have someone proofread it tonight for any spelling, format or grammatical error. See www.about.com for ideas. Remember to make it look great....use New Times Roman font/ size 12. THURSDAY, 3/31 - FIELD TRIP TO AVHS - 8:00 (a.m. class) and 1:00 (p.m. class). Meet me in front of the school - and be prompt! Thank you. WEAR YOUR UNIFORM/BADGE! THURSDAY, 3/31 - ValleyCare Scholarship must be postmarked. Bring the ENTIRE packet, ready to mail (with postage applied!) and I'll drop a recommendation letter in. Then....off to the post office. Make sure it gets postmarked on Thursday before 5:00. URGENT: NOTIFY supervisors about the 3/31 Field Trip and Spring Break. If you plan to volunteer during Spring Break, 4/4 to 4/8, a PARENT must be available in the event of an emergency. I will be in Maryland visiting a new arrival. REGISTRATION/CHECK due tomorrow for the CMAA Education Day- 4/16/11. ($25.00) We will have a visitor tomorrow from Tri-Valley Haven.....Christine Dillman. She will talk to us about the APRIL 5 Tri-Valley Day of Action. She will need volunteers to help her at Hacienda Crossings (a booth). She'll explain everything tomorrow. Take care and I'll see you tomorrow. Mrs. Erceg

Resume work on your resume'

Hi Everyone! DUE Wednesday 3/30: How does your resume' look? It must be "CopyMat" ready. Please have it proofread. It has to be free of errors and have an excellent format! 25 points (this is not a draft) URGENT: NOTIFY supervisors about the 3/31 Field Trip and Spring Break. If you plan to volunteer during Spring Break, 4/4 to 4/8, a PARENT must be available in the event of an emergency. I will be in Maryland visiting a new arrival. Tomorrow night! 3/29 - Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Phlebotomy/Laboratory Tour 3/30 - Bring in registration and check CMAA Education Day - 4/16/11. It will be great! 3/31 - FIELD TRIP - Amador Valley H.S. "Health Quest 2011" Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard. AM Class: We will meet in front of AVHS at 8:00 a.m. PM Class: Meet me in front of AVHS at 1:00. ValleyCare Scholarship must be postmarked 3/31. Keep an eye on the blog please! Mrs. Erceg

Happy Friday!

Hi Folks!

I am so proud of all of you! I keep hearing great things about everyone from site supervisors. THANK YOU for helping Med Occs ROCK !!!!

URGENT: NOTIFY supervisors about the 3/31 Field Trip and Spring Break. If you plan to volunteer during Spring Break, 4/4 to 4/8, a PARENT must be available in the event of an emergency. I will be in Maryland visiting a new arrival.

Reminders:

If you did not turn in the assignment due yesterday...don't "dis" me. Call and explain and I work something out with you. Fess up and come clean. I have not heard from some of you!!!

3/29 - Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Phlebotomy/Laboratory Tour

3/30 - Class - Completed RESUME' DUE WED 3/30. No errors, good format!

3/30 - Bring in registration and check CMAA Education Day - 4/16/11. It will be great!

3/31 - FIELD TRIP - Amador Valley H.S. "Health Quest 2011" Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard.ValleyCare Scholarship must be postmarked 3/31.

Regarding the Medical Terminology assignment: Use 20 medical terms in your skit, song, rap, poem, etc.

I will post info on LPC assessment testing at LHS as soon as possible. (for 3/30)

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Mrs. Erceg

Stay Safe....and Dry!

Hi Everyone,

I am so proud of all of you. I only got two calls today about not being able to go to site. Thank you for being brave and going out in the rain!

Reminders:

If you did not turn in the assignment due yesterday...don't "dis" me. Call and explain and I work something out with you. Fess up and come clean. It's good for you.

Reminders:3/29 - Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Phlebotomy/Laboratory Tour

3/30 - Class - Completed RESUME' DUE WED 3/30. No errors, good format!

Register for the CMAA Education Day - 4/16/11. It will be great!

3/31 - FIELD TRIP - Amador Valley H.S. "Health Quest 2011" Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard.

ValleyCare Scholarship must be postmarked 3/31.

Regarding the Medical Terminology assignment: Use 20 medical terms in your skit, song, rap, poem, etc.

I will post info on LPC assessment testing at LHS as soon as possible. (for 3/30)

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you Everyone

Hi There,

Thank you Marisol, Monica, Rajdeep and Kalo for helping as classroom managers today! I really appreciate your assistance.

I appreciate the respectful attention during the lecture today. Health insurance may be a bit boring, but this knowledge will serve you well as you start making your own decisions in life.

Reminders:

3/29 - Medical Explorer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Phlebotomy/Laboratory Tour

3/30 - Class - Completed RESUME' DUE WED 3/30. No errors, good format!
Register for the CMAA Education Day - 4/16/11. It will be great!

3/31 - FIELD TRIP - Amador Valley H.S. "Health Quest 2011" Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard.

ValleyCare Scholarship must be postmarked 3/31.

Regarding the Medical Terminology assignment: Use 20 medical terms in your skit, song, rap, poem, etc.

I hope you had a fabulous time today. I did.

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Wednesday?

Hello Fabulous People....

DUE TOMORROW 3/23: Benign/Malignant Condition Research/Terminology/Professional Letter.
Please make sure each section has its own page (typed). (three pages)Page 1 - benign/malignant conditions Page 2- word parts to medical words Page 3 - professional letter. 50 points

Turn in the E.C. on Wednesday from the 3/17 blog if you'd like. 20 Points. I will go over the details of that conference and we can talk about the 4/16 Education Day.

Permission slips needed: BOTHELHO, REPOSA -thanks for understanding Alisha!

AVHS: Please keep finding folks 18 and over at your school and let them know about the bone marrow drive on 3/31 !! Please tell your teachers/staff too. I will give you new flyers to hand out at school this week and next.

ValleyCare Scholarship....Deadline approaching -please get me your recommendation letter requests (by tomorrow) and read the scholarship carefully in order to follow directions as written. The applications must be postmarked on or before 3/31. (same day as Health Quest)

Please ask Mom - I am still collecting new or gently used jewelry for our charity jewelry sale at the CMAA Education Day. Would you please ask Mom or others in the family for a donation of just one piece? (Not expensive items, just costume jewelry, etc) THANK YOU!

Katelyn: Because you are a student member of CMAA - I have something for you from the CMAA conference in Petaluma last weekend. I also have the letters for you that you requested.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Spring!

Hello Everyone,

When Spring arrives, it's time to FINISH STRONG! We'll talk more about that on Wednesday.

As noted on the previous blog entry, I was in the classroom all day today teaching 2 CPR classes. If you tried to reach me and I have not returned your call, please contact me (text or call) tomorrow morning with any updates you may have.

The CMAA conference went really well. Turn in the E.C. on Wednesday from the 3/17 blog if you'd like. 20 Points. I will go over the details of that conference and we can talk about the 4/16 Education Day.

Permission slips needed: BOTHELHO, FOUTS, REPOSA. I didn't see any of you at lunch MONDAY 3/21 in Room S4. Please....come see me on Tuesday.

AVHS: Please keep finding folks 18 and over at your school and let them know about the bone marrow drive on 3/31 !! Please tell your teachers/staff too.

Due Wednesday 3/23: Please make sure each section has its own page (typed). (three pages)Page 1 - benign/malignant conditions Page 2- word parts to medical words Page 3 - professional letter.

ValleyCare Scholarship....Deadline approaching -please get me your recommendation letter requests and read the scholarship carefully in order to follow directions as written.

Take care and please check the blog again tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Top O' the Evenin' to Ya

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck o' the Irish be with ye.

Permission slips needed: BOTHELHO, FOUTS, REPOSA. Please drop them off at lunch MONDAY 3/21 in Room S4.

GHS: Rally Schedule on Friday - See GHS website and make sure your site knows of any changes in your site time!

Contact numbers for Friday 3/18: First: My cell: (510) 305-5111, Second: Kathy Schults - (925) 606-4783 or her cell (925) 209-4557 - if no one responds, last resort is to call Tri-Valley R.O.P. at 455-4800 ext. 104 or try ext. 112.

MONDAY 3/21 - I will be in S4 teaching CPR all day.

Do you want to know what's happening at the CMAA conference this weekend? Would you like to earn 20 extra credit points? Go to http://www.cmaa-ca.org/ and go to the "newsletter" section. Open the most recent newsletters, look at the agenda for the conference (scroll down until you see it). Print out the section of the newsletter pertaining to the conference and write up 5 questions regarding the one or more of the topics/speakers presenting. Type it up and I'll answer them in class.

Thank you Alicia L. for doing the 2009 2010 student follow up project. It looks great!

Assignment Due 3/23: Please make sure each section has its own page (typed). (three pages)Page 1 - benign/malignant conditions Page 2- word parts to medical words Page 3 - professional letter

ValleyCare Scholarship....Deadline approaching -please get me your recommendation letter requests and read the scholarship carefully in order to follow directions as written.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals

Thank you Arcadia, Alisha R., Krishna and Karissa for being fabulous today (and very busy) as classroom managers. I just love the help.

GREAT job on getting those time sheets in.....thank you !!! Keep up the good work.

Thank you Cristina for the jewelry - I will add it to the mix and please, everyone else is welcome to bring in something....even one thing! A bracelet, ring, etc.

Thank you Krista - for the info on the meeting, "Leading the Way in Nursing". This is a meeting, 9 to 11am on Tuesday, April 19th. Students may attend and there is no charge. Please go to www.moore.org/bimni-speaker-series or call (415) 553-3616. If you would like to go, come see me about the details, permission slip and parent authorization. The meeting takes place a UCSF, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco. You must register on or before April 12th, even though there no charge. Complimentary admission with registration.

Good Job Param! Param attended a meeting today to help patients that are recovering from cardiac events (cardiac rehabilitation).

Reminders:

A supervisor mentioned this...I won't say who...but do not wear jeans or have food in patient areas. Thank you!

Don't ferrrget, wear a touch O' the green teemarrah me darlins. I adarrr ya all, evreee one a ya.

Permission slips needed: BOTHELHO, FOUTS, REPOSA, RIOS AND WILCOX. Please drop them off at lunch tomorrow, Thursday 3/17.

Assignment Due 3/23: Please make sure each section has its own page (typed).
(three pages)
Page 1 - benign/malignant conditions Page 2- word parts to medical words Page 3 - professional letter

ValleyCare Scholarship....Deadline approaching -please get me your recommendation letter requests and read the scholarship carefully in order to follow directions as written.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Ready for Tomorrow?

Hi All,

By the way....great week 2/28 to 3/4 ! You all did an outstanding job on CC hours. Looks like I'll be busy with special awards in June for exemplary work and the "Over 200 Club". Your portfolios are going to shine and you are too. Keep up the good work !

Permission slips for 3/31 field trip - Please turn in immediately if you haven't already. I need them from: KORRINA, CATHERINE, BEN, MICHELLE, ARMAITY (2), ARCADIA, ALISHA R., RACHEL, EMMAD, HANNAH, SHANNON AND KRISHNA.

Health Insurance Assignment DUE TOMORROW 3/16 - 25 points - Please work with your parents on this or investigate getting your own insurance. BE SURE TO PUT THE DOLLAR AMOUNTS AND SIGNIFICANT DETAILS ON EACH SECTION. Please do not show up and say you didn't know how to do this assignment...call me instead so I can help you! Ask a parent to help or go online too!

GHS: Special schedule on Friday 3/18. You'll need to inform your sites.

CMAA Medical Education Day 4/16: Please bring in your registration form a.s.a.p. because I may not have room soon for registrants. (10 CC Hours).

FYI - SENIORS: The 3/31 deadline is approaching for the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship.Please let me know if you need a recommendation letter, help with transcripts, etc. You can do this!

EDUCATION SUMMIT for African American and Latino Youth - April 30 - see me for details.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone!

Here are some reminders to get you ready for Wednesday:

Permission slips for 3/31 field trip - Please turn in immediately if you haven't already.

Health Insurance Assignment DUE WED 3/16 - 25 points - Please work with your parents on this or investigate getting your own insurance. Please do not show up and say you didn't know how to do this assignment...call me instead so I can help you!

Disease Research/Med Term/Correspondence Assignment - DUE 3/23 - 50 points
We will work on this in class and feel free to get started so it will be finished by the due date!

GHS: Special schedule on Friday 3/18. You'll need to inform your sites.

CMAA 4/16: I have several of you signed up. Please bring in your registration form a.s.a.p. because I may not have room soon for registrants. (10 CC Hours).

FYI: SENIORS: The 3/31 deadline is approaching for the ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship.Please let me know if you need a recommendation letter, help with transcripts, etc. You can do this!

EDUCATION SUMMIT for African American and Latino Youth - April 30 - see me for details.

More tomorrow,

Mrs. Erceg

Gratitude

The only message I have for you today is to ask that you be grateful for family, friends and the opportunities that are presented to you every day.

Let's send our thoughts and prayers to all that are being affected by the earthquake in Japan. My son is there on a Naval ship and I can only imagine how difficult it is for everyone there.

Take care and see you next week.

Mrs. Erceg

Still Working on Finishing Strong!

Hi All,

As we approach the last few months of school, keep in mind that this is the time when you have the opportunity to shine! I am anxious to have a discussion with you on how your plans are going for your life, college, summer work, etc. Have you been offered a position at your site? Please let me know, as that information will be announced at the Tri-Valley ROP Medical Occupations Advisory Meeting on April 14th. Let's get those portfolios ready to take along to interviews. That is on our agenda!

Remember, I am stretched thin at times, but I always want to talk to you if you need me. I may need to call you back, but I will do so promptly. How can I help you finish strong?

Let me know if you need any assistance with the medical insurance assignment due on Wed.
3/16.

Take care and have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Finishing Strong

Thank you Armaity, Taylor, Nandor and Julie for helping today. You all rock!

Connect with your parents in a really important conversation. Tell them how you are working on finishing this school year strong. Ask them for their support, and the rest of your family, in helping you do that.

That's the news for now. More tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

The Finish Strong Campaign Begins Tomorrow !

What are some ways for YOU to "Finish Strong" this school year? There's homework on that, as well as bringing in medical insurance information.

Checklist for tomorrow:

1. Signed permission slip
2. GHS: Check with attendance regarding 3/4 - Did you have a parent call in?
3. Bring in CMAA registration form - with check for $25.00
4. CMAA 4/16 conference. Cristina, Cat only - TWO SPOTS OPEN- free reg/need form
5. Homework (see below)

HOMEWORK: Ask your parents and bring in the name of the insurance plan that are a dependent and who the person is that provides it (parent/guardian). Or....one that you will be investigating (when it is time to obtain your own medical insurance). Kaiser? Blue Cross? United Health Care? (15 points) (turn this in when you arrive).

Bring in five ideas on how to end the school year and "Finish Strong". Write them down on a piece of paper and (give it to me when you arrive). (15 points)

Put on your calendar that you will be setting your clocks forward one hour this weekend!

Are you a member of CMAA? Katelyn is!!! Let me know so I can post this information in the classroom. Are you attending on March 19th or April 16th CMAA Conferences? Let me know I can display your name.

Have a nice evening.

Mrs. Erceg