Have a great holiday vacation!

Hi Everyone,

I wish you all the very best holiday with friends and family. My prescription for you is A LOT of hugs.

Thank you Brianna, Anna, Michelle and Hanna for helping in the classroom today. Go classroom managers!!!

This will be the last blog entry for the year. I will post a new blog message on 1/3/12.

TOMORROW and/or FRIDAY: Please review your training plan DRAFT with your supervisor or someone at site that can assist in listing tasks. Remember, list all possible tasks. We'll go over the entire assignment again on 1/4/12 and 1/11/12.

Here is a list of topics for your JOURNAL ENTRIES for TOMORROW and/or FRIDAY:
Please choose one or more to ask about at site, what you observe or already participate in.
Office Maintenance and Management: Equipment maintenance, security measures, safety habits that prevent injury, procedure manual, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing packing slips, staff meetings, recycling and shredding.

Please review this with a parent:

December 13, 2011

Dear Parents:

I want you to know that the students are doing a wonderful job at their sites. They worked hard to train for their community classroom site experience and it shows.

I have asked the students to bring a holiday card to their sites to wish them well. They may decide to bring a treat, but that is optional. We want the sites to know how much we appreciate them hosting our students.

If students are going to be volunteering at their sites during the holiday, I will need your permission and an email stating your approval. Students will clear this with their site supervisor. This is one way to build up internship hours, but it is not necessary! I want the students to have a well-deserved holiday. Some students like to volunteer during their time off, but again, there is no obligation.

I will be traveling to Maryland on 12/26, returning on 12/31. If there is an urgent matter that must be addressed by ROP personnel, please call Shay Galletti at (925) 200-2593 during that time and I will have my cell (510) 305-5111.

Have a wonderful time with family and friends and thank you for your support in making Med Occs Rock!

Mrs. Erceg (925) 606-4800 x3640 (leave message) or cell (510) 305-5111

Happy Holidays!!!

Meeting Tonight!

Hi All,

Please text me if you are planning to go tonight. Text me with: NAME, "VCMTG"

1:30 CC TIME APPLIED TO TIME SHEET if you attend this meeting. (30 minutes travel time included).

MEDICAL EXPLORERS 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TOPIC: Surgery Department / Tour of Surgical Services
ValleyCare Pleasanton
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton

Bring in your time sheet tomorrow for the week of 12/5 to 12/11. Check your math please.

Reminder: Holiday card/thank you card. Please bring a card to your site this week to thank your supervisor and/or staff. A treat would be nice, but is not necessary.

HOMEWORK: Don't come in empty-handed! Bring in a draft of your training plan. A hand-written one is fine for now. Use the format assigned. Refer to your journal for tasks - list those tasks that go under observation, performing task under supervision and tasks that are or will be performed alone. I will help you with this tomorrow.

Be ready for discussion regarding the brainstorming exercise/questions you wrote down last week. See previous blog entry for those questions.

Prepare to let me know if you are going to be at your site during your school's holiday vacation.
I will ask you to fill out an emergency contact form to forward to Shay Galletti.

Take care and have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Monday to All

Hi Everyone,

I can see that you are getting comfortable with the routine at your community classroom site. That is great! Keep referring to your journal topics and make sure you are being professional at all times. It is easy to slip, so stay strong and keep up the good work.

Please get your time sheet signed with a printed name - 100% return on 12/14, okay?

Remember to total your hours daily and for the whole week. List any absences and reason on the bottom of the time sheet, and have your minutes end in "0" or "5", Example: 2 hours 30 minutes reads 2:30. Do not list minutes this way- :23 or :44 - List actual minutes rounded to the next five minute increment. See me if you need assistance. Lastly, watch your addition...some of you were off the mark and I had to correct the math.

Holiday card/thank you card. Please bring a card to your site this week to thank your supervisor and/or staff. A treat would be nice, but is not necessary.

More tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Have a Great Weekend

Hello Interns!

I received several "FYI" calls today and I really, really appreciate you demonstrating the program requirement of "Anticipating the Need". Fabulous job. Thank you.

Please get those time sheets signed with a printed name - 100% return on 12/14, okay? Remember to total your hours daily and for the whole week. List any absences and reason on the bottom of the time sheet, and have your minutes end in "0" or "5", Example: 2 hours 30 minutes reads 2:30. Do not list minutes this way- :23 or :44 - List actual minutes rounded to the next five minute increment. See me if you need assistance. Lastly, watch your addition...some of you were off the mark and I had to correct the math.

Reminder regarding site holiday card/thank you card. Please bring in a card next week to thank your supervisor and/or staff. A treat would be nice, but is not necessary.

I have submitted some paperwork to your sites. I may ask you to bring a large envelope to me from your supervisor. Be on the lookout for an envelope addressed to me. You may ask your supervisor if there is an envelope ready for me. Call me if you are in posession of this so I know you will be bringing it to class.
***ValleyCare and Kaiser, no worries. I will handle this paperwork with your folks separately by appointment with the hospital administration.

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday to All

Keep those journals full of wonderful entries about your experiences and the principles of care. I will go over medical records management and accounts receivable basics next Wednesday. Continue to write in any observations about records and co-pays.

Please....get those time sheets signed tomorrow and write in the name of the person signing so I can see it clearly. Thank you.

TRI-VALLEY HAVEN VOLUNTEERS: Jessica, Yari, Kelsey, Anthony and Danielle

Here is the info for tonight: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Discovery Church 5860 Las Positas Blvd - near the 7-11 Livermore
580 to Vasco, veer right onto Vasco, right on Las Positas. Discovery Church is on your right.
Contact person: Fay 449-5845 or call me on my cell. Put 3 hours and 30 minutes on your time sheet for the evening. Thank you sooooo much. You're making a lot of people happy this holiday season.

Take care and have a great evening.

Laurie

Your teacher is very happy ;)

No kidding...this has been the most trouble-free first week of internship I have ever had. Everyone is doing a great job. Remember, being trouble-free is good, but that does not mean I
am not available for questions, concerns, etc. I'm here for you. Just like you are for me.

Thank you Alex, Denisse, Anthony and Eddie for being classroom managers today. You really worked hard and I thank you.

TRI-VALLEY HAVEN VOLUNTEERS: Here is the info for tomorrow night:

Thursday, December 8 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Discovery Church 5860 Las Positas Blvd - near the 7-11 Livermore
Contact person: Fay 449-5845 or call me on my cell.
Put 3 hours and 30 minutes on your time sheet for the evening.
Thank you for making a difference in the community - and being so thoughtful!

We had a 99% RETURN on time sheets today! Let's have 100% return on 12/14. Thank you.

Please see me if you need a training plan sample for veterinary or dental next week...some of you did not receive that.

JOURNALS: Write in your daily experiences, then write about brainstorming throughout the week and integrate it into your journal whenever possible, as well as the principles of care you observe.

Here are the topics to journal regarding brainstorming:

1. What is the concern?
2. Three things I can do about it:
3. Do I need someone's help? Who do I ask?
4. What is the best way to approcah my co-worker (or should I?) and if so, what will I say?
5. Action plan: Date:
6. Follow up: Date:

Take care, have fun at site and keep up the GREAT work you are doing out there.

Mrs. Erceg

Kaiser interns: How did you computer training go? I will be anxious to hear about it.

All interns: Please total your hours for November. Kaiser interns - have that number ready for me when I call on you tomorrow.

Please bring in your signed time sheet for the week of 11/28 to 12/4. Make sure the person who signed it has their printed name under or near the signature. Thank you!

Remember to journal your observations/thoughts on medical records and accounts receivable (co-pays), as well as the "Principles of Care" you wrote down in class last week. Please journal these topics, as well as your experiences at site and share these tomorrow.

Veterinary interns and all Med Occs Students: Please ask at home if there are any old bath or beach towels that are ready to be retired. The veterinary clinics use these for the animals. Thank you!!! We'll collect these throughout the year.

LET'S THANK OUR SITES: Please bring in a holiday card (or make one in the classroom) to give to your department/site supervisor. Let's thank them and wish them a wonderful holiday season. You can give this to them the week of 12/12. A little treat, if possible, would be a lovely gesture as well.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks for being good to your sites and your patients!

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals

That has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? You are doing a wonderful job at your sites! I know because I have been getting some very nice compliments from supervisors and staff.

Kaiser interns ~ How did you computer training go today? I will be anxious to hear about it on Wednesday.

Speaking of Wednesday:

Get time sheets signed!!! Record your hours on the master calendar in your CC binder.

Remember to journal your observations on medical records and accounts receivable (co-pays), as well as the "Principles of Care" you wrote down yesterday. Please journal these topics, as well as your experiences at site and share these WEDNESDAY.

Veterinary interns and all Med Occs Students: Please ask at home if there are any old bath or beach towels that are ready to be retired. The veterinary clinics use these for the animals. Thank you!!! We'll collect these throughout the year.

LET'S THANK OUR SITES: Please bring in a holiday card (or make one in the classroom) to give to your department/site supervisor. Let's thank them and wish them a wonderful holiday season. You can give this to them the week of 12/12. A little treat, if possible, would be a lovely gesture as well.

Keep checking the blog and keep up the good work.

Mrs. Erceg

End of Week One of Internship! Great Job!

Thank you all for a FANTASTIC first week. You are exceeding my expectations and please, keep up the good work! Your sites are very pleased. Let's keep it that way.

Get time sheets signed!!! Record your hours on the master calendar in your CC binder.

Remember to journal your observations on medical records and accounts receivable (co-pays), as well as the "Principles of Care" you wrote down yesterday. Please journal these topics, as well as your experiences at site and share these WEDNESDAY.

Don't forget the CC binder - have it with you every day.

KAISER INTERNS: Did you get your code via email to sign in on the computer when you arrive at site? Please text me if you did not get an email.Computer Training on MONDAY 12/5 AM AND PM CLASS –GO TO LIVERMORE KAISER I.T. Room, 1st Floor. AM: 9:45 to 11:45 ~~~~ PM 1:30 to 3:30.

All interns: Due to liability issues, you are not to run "errands" outside your site building, unless it is to a building within the hospital system. No runs for food, Starbucks, etc. If you are asked to do this, call me.

Have a great weekend!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thursday!

Keep up the good work!

Remember to journal your observations on medical records and accounts receivable (co-pays), as well as the "Principles of Care" you wrote down yesterday. Please journal these topics, as well as your experiences at site.

Get time sheets signed Friday, record hours on master schedule and keep up the good journal writing. Don't forget the CC binder - have it with you every day.

KAISER INTERNS: Did you get your code via email to sign in on the computer when you arrive at site! Please text me if you did not get an email.

Computer Training on MONDAY 12/5 AM AND PM CLASS –GO TO LIVERMORE KAISER I.T. Room, 1st Floor. AM: 9:45 to 11:45 ~~~~ PM 1:30 to 3:30.

Thanks and check the blog tomorrow....and every day.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

So Glad to See You All !

Hi All,

Great job everyone! Your journal entries were wonderful and I can see that you have really embraced this new part of the program with comittment and excitement. I am extremely proud of all of you and the supervisors are already giving me compliments on my students. Thank you.

Reminder: Get time sheets signed Friday, record hours on master schedule and keep up the good journal writing. Don't forget the CC binder - have it with you every day.

KAISER INTERNS: Ariel Chan will email you with the code for you to sign in on the computer when you arrive at site. Please text me if you do not get an email.

KAISER INTERNS: Computer Training on MONDAY 12/5 AM AND PM CLASS –
GO TO LIVERMORE KAISER I.T. Room, 1st Floor.
AM: 9:45 to 11:45 ~~~~ PM 1:30 to 3:30.

The Kaiser supervisors said they are very proud of you! They were very impressed with your professionalism. It makes me so proud that you are representing the program well. Thanks for making my life easier. I have more time to think of new ways to make your life better!

Take care and see you soon.

Mrs. Erceg

Day Two...How are you?

Hi Everyone,

I will get to see you tomorrow and I am looking forward to it. I have been able to visit some of you and will get to see all of you at your sites. I know you are all representing the program well and I thank you for that.

Please have your journals ready for me to see and we'll have an open forum to discuss some highlights of your first two days. Bring your CC binder to class!!! Do not forget...thank you.

Please bring in your donation tomorrow, Wed. 11/30 for Tri-Valley Haven (teen gift).

Document your hours on the year-at-a-glance calendar as well as your time sheet. First time sheet gets turned in on Wednesday, 12/7. Have the supervisor or staff member sign your time sheet on Friday, 12/2.

TONIGHT! Medical Explorer Meeting at 6:00.The meetings will be held in the back of the Cafeteria on the Pleasanton Hospital campus (there will be signs if there is a change), and will start at 6:00 pm.Critical Care/Intensive Care (11/29) and Surgery (12/13). The next meeting will be the usual last Tuesday of the month, BUT NOTE the December meeting will be on Tuesday 12/13 to avoid the holiday.

See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome back!

Hello Interns,

I hope you had a great week off. I have already seen several of you today at your sites and I'll be visiting more of you this afternoon. Great job everyone!

Please bring in your donation on Wed. 11/30 for Tri-Valley Haven (teen gift).

Another reminder, make sure you are writing in your CC binder (journal) daily and documenting your hours on the year-at-a-glance calendar as well as your time sheet. First time sheet gets turned in on Wednesday, 12/7.

KAISER INTERNS: The afternoon orientation tomorrow 11/29 - starts at 1:30, not 2:00 (Pleasanton)

TOMORROW NIGHT! Medical Explorer Meeting at 6:00.
The meetings will be held in the back of the Cafeteria on the Pleasanton Hospital campus (there will be signs if there is a change), and will start at 6:00 pm.

Critical Care/Intensive Care (11/29) and Surgery (12/13). The next meeting will be the usual last Tuesday of the month, BUT NOTE the December meeting will be on Tuesday 12/13 to avoid the holiday.

Important: There has been a HIPAA violation at ValleyCare by a volunteer (not from ROP). A volunteer posted something on Facebook about a patient and a nurse. NEVER post anything on the web that occurred at your site. Please report any issues directly to me. Thank you.

Take care and keep an eye on the blog!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thanksgving Medical Professionals !

My hope for everyone is that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Think about what and who you are grateful for. I know I am grateful to have such a wonderful group of people to work with….all of you! I know you are going out there on Monday the 28th to show our medical community what you can do. Represent the program well, learn all you can and have a wonderful experience at your community classroom site.

Do your parents have your site information? Please post at home and ask parents to put my cell ph# in their phones.

Organize your CC binder during the holiday week. Make sure you have tabs for each section. Demonstrate your organizational skills!

Time Sheet Reminder: You do not turn in a time sheet to me on 11/30. You will turn one in for the week of 11/28 to 12/4 on 12/7. Your grade is affected each time a time sheet is late. Work on 100% return each Wednesday.

Tri-Valley Haven Gift Drive – Please bring in donations on November 30th. Have questions? Call me on my cell.
(510) 305-5111

Please put on your calendar: (Thanks for handling sign-in David)You are invited to attend the ValleyCare Health System Medical Explorer Post Meeting “CRITICAL CARE AND INTENSIVE CARE” Valley Care Medical Center ~ Tuesday, November 29th 6pm-7:00pm 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in PleasantonRoom 2 – next to the Cafeteria. This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System

NEXT BLOG ENTRY: November 28th. Please remember to check the blog each evening Monday through Friday for the entire school year. Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Erceg

One more day......

Hi Everyone!

The first 1/3 of the school year is over already! Now the adventure begins. Today, I said goodbye to my GHS folks and tomorrow, I say goodbye to my LHS, FHS, DHS, AVHS and VHS students and wish them well. I am anxious to see the rest of you tomorrow. Got game? Well I have just the thing...medical terminology!

Please put on your calendar: (Thanks for handling sign-in David)

You are invited to attend theValley Care Health SystemMedical Explorer Post Meeting
“CRITICAL CARE AND INTENSIVE CARE”
Valley Care Medical Center ~ Tuesday, November 29th 6pm-7:00pm
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in PleasantonRoom 2 – next to the Cafeteria
This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Just a few more days....

....until Thanksgiving week! Then you start internship after that...I am so excited for all of you as you embark on this new adventure.

Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Vik and Irman. Great job today as classroom managers! I appreciate all the help.

HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Post the internship site info sheet with my card on it in your home. Have your parent(s) put my cell phone number in their phone for emergency purposes.

Fill out the time management master schedule page and bring it in tomorrow. Please, do not do this in class - have it ready to review. Ask a parent to sit down with you and help schedule your week. Plan for the first week of internship and beyond. Feel free to copy the master schedule, or create one of your own using Microsoft Word (tables).

Hey Anthony...where's the candy? I prefer dark chocolate.

Have a great night and happy scheduling!

Mrs. Erceg

You all rock !!!!

I am so proud of my ROP students.....I received everyone's online assignment today. I even had my classroom manager check out the binders. Thank you for preventing calls home, etc.

Thank you Kory, Cassidy and Krista for a job well done. I appreciate your help as classroom managers.

All students: Take your badge/lanyard and uniforms home if I have them in the classroom.

Anthony, bring candy this week. I need some more. ; /

Good News Bears Volunteers: Make sure I have a time sheet for your hours on Sun. 11/13.
Thanks so much for showing up and helping the community.

Thank you so much for bringing in gifts for teens in need at Tri-Valley Haven. The sign up sheet is very impressive! We already have a few bags, but need more. One gift is fine!

Tomorrow, we will work on CC binder, medical abbreviations, MT, and office maintenance and management.

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great three-day weekend!

Hi Everyone, Remember our veterans and honor those who serve.

Hey Amador and Foothill...we missed you today. What a party we had! (a medical terminology party that is). I know you're disappointed. We'll have another one...or 50.

DUE MONDAY, NOV. 14: Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points.

MONDAY, NOV. 14: SKILLS LAB - Patient check-in, care, vital signs, etc.
TUESDAY, NOV. 15: CC Binder Completion/Internship Information and more.

Good News Bears SUNDAY, NOV. 13th. 9:00 2410 Armstrong/Livermore, near Boomers. Thanks to all who signed up to help! Remember to bring me a signed time sheet signed by Jeanie Haigh. Thank you my wonderful care bears.

ALL ValleyCare interns: Please review the website for NextGen Software. Just review, no need to register. I will be doing a demo for you soon.

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 11/30 - Can you help? Thanks to all of you that signed up to bring something. Deadline is the first Wednesday of our first week of internship.

MEDICAL STUDENTS! The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Students can learn more about the internship and apply through our Summer Science Internship
Website: www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.Beth M. Miller ,Community Development Manager 415-356-5483 arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Travis, Anna, Daniel, Kelsey and Alex...and all other ValleyCare folks who do not have the blue sticker for your badge....please bring in your badge/lanyard tomorrow. Thanks!

Good News Bears SUNDAY, NOV. 13th. Thanks to all who signed up to help! They are....Samantha, Kory, Jessica C., Jazmin, Mayte, Michelle, Xochilt, Courtney and Kelly. Way to go!

4 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points. SEE ME IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE!!! There are no judgments here, just offerings of kind words and guidance, okay?

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 11/30 - Can you help? REPS: Please One thing would be great from each student !!!! I am so anxious to see what is brought in.

The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Students can learn more about the internship and apply through our Summer Science Internship Website: www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.

Beth M. Miller ,Community Development Manager 415-356-5483 Direct
Arthritis Foundation arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/

See you tomorrow! The orientations are going great...thank you for your patience and understanding. Your teacher is feeling a little anxiety about all of the preparations...but it isn't anything we can't handle together...right, health care team?

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Orientation time!

Orientations continue and I need to meet with the veterinary students tomorrow to go over a few things we discussed today.

THANK YOU Dr. Aulakh !!! We are so lucky to have had you here with us for a two-hour orientation on veterinary medicine. You are a wonderful person!

Thank you Zoe, Samantha, Nicole and Devin...for being classroom managers today. Whew, a lot got done thanks to you all.

4 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points.

Kaiser Interns: BRING IN YOUR FORMS. There are a few of you that need to bring in some tomorrow.

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 12/5 - Can you help? REPS: Please help me organize some folks to donate tomorrow. One thing would be great from each student !!!!

Take care and more fun tomorrow. Thank you for your patience so you can be with patients. Right Cody? lol

Mrs. Erceg

Preparations have begun!

As we continue our orientations and CC binders, remember that I have faith in every one of you. I will be hearing good things from your supervisors after you get going at site. I just know it. Please give your parent my cell number (510) 305-5111 and ask them to store in their phone and at home.

5 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final).

Thank you Lindsey and Joey for being my classroom managers today! You worked hard, I appreciate your help so much. It's crunch time for your teacher - CC preparation. : /

Kaiser Interns: BRING IN YOUR FORMS tomorrow. Completion will have you ready for the Kaiser orientation and get you approved for computer access at your site.

Hey Vik - Please tell your Dad we are very grateful we have him visiting and helping our veterinary students with their training tomorrow. AM veterinary students - please ask me for the field trip form so you can attend. (Kory, Cassidy and Cassi)

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive News: Thank you Erika donations!

More orientation and site information tomorrow. Be here or be in fear (of missing out!)

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great weekend everyone...you deserve it!

I am busy getting orientations underway. I thank you in advance for all of the cooperation and hard work that I will expect over the next two weeks as we prepare to start at our sites.

Thank you Jessica and Irman for being my classroom managers today!

Kaiser Interns: Please memorize your SS# so we can get you approved for computer access at your site.

Great Skit Today! - It was wonderful to have you make us all aware of early detection of breast cancer...and that it occurs in men.

Hey Vik - Please tell your Dad that we are really looking forward to his visit with our veterinary students on Tuesday at 1:00! AM veterinary students - please ask me for the field trip form so you can attend.

Thank you to Kelsey, Yari, Anna, Jessica W., Danielle, Anthony, Gaby and
Jessica C. for being the coordinators for the Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive. Let's get some donations in as soon as possible. Let's make a donation box, okay?

Christine Dillman (anyone can call her anonymously for help)
Tri Valley Haven Christine@trivalleyhaven.org 667-2707

If needed, please get a few of the Safe Schools assignments done this weekend. Make a plan, set a goal and turn it in early!

Have a great weekend and next week....think "How can I impress my new site with my enthusiasm and knowledge"? You will all do a good job out there, I just know it.

Mrs. Erceg

You look great in uniform!!!!

Thank you all for looking so GREAT today. I love the day of the class photo. You looked very professional.

Thank you Travis and Vik for helping me out today as classroom managers.

DUE TOMORROW 11/4: Specialty area research paper (copy and paste info from the internet) that's fine....here are the topic areas, regarding your site: Type these words with the associated information under each one:

PROCEDURES, VOCABULARY, PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION, INSTRUMENTATION/EQUIPMENT, AND COMMON MEDICATIONS.

Example key words for the internet: "common medications used in a ________ office" and/or "anesthesia used in ________setting". Print out at least two JOB DESCRIPTIONS related to your site. Look at your notes from class - we covered the specialists in each anatomical section of the body. Print out Medical Assistant Administrative and Medical Assistant Clincal job descriptions too. Staple it all together in the order stated above.

DUE TOMORROW 11/4: Form signed by a Career Center Specialist regarding your visit.

IMPORTANT - ALL KAISER STUDENTS !!! - Please memorize your SS#. In order for you to have access to the computers in the medical departments, you will need to give this number on a form, the info will be saved and NO ONE else will have access to this number other than Kaiser. Once the information is logged, the form will be shredded by the volunteer coordinator.

Don't forget......keep working on the online assignments....Safe Schools. 200 pts!

I am so proud of your support of Tri-Valley Haven!!! It was so wonderful to give Christine Dillman a check today for $100.00 - that was YOU that made that happen by buying bottled water in the classroom. We will continue to sell water and start working on the holiday gift drive. Thank you Danielle and Anthony from the PM class for stepping up and being the PM representatives for this gift drive. Hey AM.....would two of you be representatives too? I will make sure you have a certificate for your portfolio.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow, you good looking bunch of people you.

Mrs. Erceg

Get ready to schedule appointments and surgeries!

CLASS PHOTO TOMORROW!!! Please wear your uniform, badge, lanyard, and proper footwear. I want to see nice hairstyles and exquisite grooming, as well as proper make-up, jewelry and by the way...take out any facial piercings. I know you will all look great!!! Please come to class dressed and ready to go.

More on the PDR tomorrow and then to appointment scheduling.


Thank you Sierra and Krista for being classroom managers. You really helped me out today.



HOMEWORK: Show me a draft of your assignment that is due Friday. List out all of the titles listed in the 11/1 blog, with a bulleted list below each one, AND print out two or three job descriptions for jobs in your specialty area. Ask me for help if needed.



ALSO FOR HOMEWORK: Bring in your medication schedule, filled out with at least three medications, their strength, and times to be taken. Use a family member's medication (no names please - or just use patient name "Mrs. Jones").

By the way, thank you for exhibiting wonderful critical thinking skills, focus and attention today. Way to go medical interns!

LPC tonight.....High School Seniors and Parents night...free parking for this event. 6:00 to 9:00 in the Physical Education Complex, building 2500, park in parking lots E and P.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you Marcella and Danielle for being classroom managers today.

We learned a lot today about using the "PDR", Physician's Desk Reference. You can now identify and research a medication. More tomorrow.


REMINDERS:

Assignment due on 11/4 - please research your specialty area and your site's website (if there is one). For instance, kp.org, valleycare.com, etc. Please look up your site online. Follow the instructions from class regarding the bulleted list. We'll cover it again tomorrow.

Tonight's HOMEWORK: Bring in a draft of the assignment above.(copy and paste info from the internet) that's fine....here are the topic areas, regarding your site: PROCEDURES, VOCABULARY, PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION, INSTRUMENTATION/EQUIPMENT, AND COMMON MEDICATIONS. Example key words for the internet: "common medications used in a dental office" and/or "anesthesia used in dental setting".

The Safe Schools online assignments are due on the 14th...but try for the 7th. I have eight completers!!! Plan accordingly because it is worth 200 points - it's your "final". Do not turn in late - treat it like your final.

Career Center Appointments: Extended deadline: 11/3, turn in paper on 11/4.

Get your uniforms ready! Class photo on THURSDAY 11/3.

Community Classroom Binders: The shelf looks a bit thin - if you do not have an empty white, window-front binder ready to load up with CC materials, please bring one in by Friday!! Very important, because on Monday, 11/7, we start working on it.

LPC tomorrow night, 11/2 - "SHIFTING GEARS" Seniors/Parent Night - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. RSVP online at:
http://www.laspositascollege.edu/news/01hsseniorparentnight2011.php

CAL State East Bay Conconrd Campus, Thursday 11/10: Health Professions Information Session. 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. (Campus Tour) and the information session is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To register: www.concord.csueastbay.edu/prenursinginfo

COURTNEY: Your group will be performing the skit when you return. Thanks.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg

And the Oscar goes to.......

All of you! I am really impressed by your creativity and anticipating the needs of your patients. The presentations exceeded my expectations. Incredible job everyone. One more to go on Tuesday - Courtney's group in the P.M.

Thank you Emily and Mehul for being on hand today as classroom managers.

REMINDERS: Assignment due on 11/4 - please research your specialty area and your site's website (if there is one). For instance, kp.org, valleycare.com, etc. Please look up your site online. The Safe Schools online assignments are due in about two weeks...plan accordingly because it is worth 200 points!

Happy Halloween to all and have a great weekend. No ROP on Monday, October 31st. Leave a spider for someone to find at your house....except Hanna's.

See you TUESDAY.

Mrs. Erceg

Great job today!

I was AMAZED at the wonderful responses I received from the class today on some really tough critical thinking exercises on telephone messages and telephone triage. Well done! I feel so confident about you volunteering at your sites and making and receiving calls.

Thank you Yari and Judy! I love classroom managers helping me keep on track.

Great skit on Ewing's Sarcoma today. You all did a wonderful job! The PowerPoint was a very nice touch.

Tomorrow, we finish up the week with some administrative skills and the rest of the skits.
I am really looking forward to that!

By popular demand, I have extended the extra credit out for one week regarding career center visits. Make your appointment now and the the extra points! Absolute deadline for the points is having the signed paper to me on or before Friday 11/4.

Take care and thank you for being AMAZING today.

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Wednesday !

Thank you Luke and Minerva......great job being classroom managers today.

Everyone....let's stay focused on preparing for internship. I know you are all going to do
a wonderful job at your site. Please come see me if you have not made an appointment with your site for your pre-internship visit. (Kaiser and veterinary - I'll work with you personally).

Have a great evening and prepare for a lively discussion tomorrow about telephone skills, messages and how to respond to emergency calls (triage).

Take care and have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello, may I help you?

We are learning our telephone skills this week. Please listen to how people in business, on cell or home phones, answer the phone....do you think they sound professional? Do they sound like someone you would take seriously? We will work on these skills again tomorrow. Be prepared with your best telephone voice.

Everyone: Please see me tomorrow with your available hours for interviewing and/or orientation dates. (Everyone! - because some of you still have an orientation to attend).

Thank you Morgan and Jillian for being classroom managers today!

Patient Education Presentations this week - I am anxious to see them.

Hey Monique....you rock and don't you forget it. Come see me tomorrow - you and I have things to do and people to see!

No homework tonight....but keep an eye on the blog every night as usual...just in case.

Have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Coding and billing and charts...Oh my!

Hi Everyone,

We'll keep working on our CPT, ICD-9 and now......HCPCS code books. Thank goodness we don't have to memorize these...just know how to use them as reference materials!

CONTRACTS!!! Please bring yours in with a parent signature if you haven't already. Very important!!!

Thank you Marlene and Monique....I appreciate the help of my classroom managers.

MEDICAL EXPLORERS TOMORROW NIGHT - RSVP- 10/25 5:45 arrival time
E.R. at ValleyCare Pleasanton

HOMEWORK:

5 C’S of Communication (Well…6 actually): COMPLETE, CLARITY, CONCISE, COURTEOUS, COHESIVE. Make sure you write down the “6th C” – COMPLYING with HIPAA. Write each word and then explain in two or three sentences how each one of these apply to talking and responding to a patient on an outgoing or incoming phone call. Bring these notes in, write notes from the PPT on the back and turn in for 15 points of credit. Make sure you write down the “6th C” – COMPLYING with HIPAA. More HOMEWORK: Print out the blog from 10/21....isolate and print the selection only...not the whole blog, okay? Bring it in and we'll talk about your 11/4 assignment.

Take care!

Mrs. Erceg

No Contract? ... No Site!

Please bring in your contract signed by a parent on MONDAY!!! (Don't forget to meet with your parents and give them the letter from me regarding the internship.)

Thank You Victoria and Mayte for being Class Managers Today!!!

We will work on skits next week. All skits are due 10/28/11

For those of you who need clarification on specialty research (assignment due 11/4), please go to a web browser and type in "Duties of a _______*" (See Below)

*Specialty Area:
-Dental Assistant
-Internal Medicine, Medical Assistant
-Family Practice, Medical Assistant
-Veterinary Assistant
-Pediatric, Medical Assistant
-OB/GYN, Medical Assistant (Women's Health)
-Out Patient Surgery Center Aide
-Physical Therapy Aide
-Radiology Aide
-Urgent Care, Medical Assistant
-Cardiac Rehabilitation Aide
-Skilled Nursing Facility Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant
-Allergy, Medical Assistant
-Occupational Health, Medical Assistant
-Orthopedics, Medical Assistant
-Dermatology, Medical Assistant

Research and Print out the following:
1)Job Description, 2)Duties and Tasks, 3)What services are provided at the location? Ask your parents for help if you need. Research any websites associated with the facility and/or career.


Have a Nice Weekend!

Mrs. Erceg and Jillian and Krista

I have the best students....EVAHHH!

Congratulations once again.....PERFECT ATTENDANCE TODAY!!! Thank you for being the reliable people I have come to know, and being committed to this program.

GHS Seniors- You did a wonderful job on the skit today. Your skit had some incredible dancing - great choreography!

Thank you Cassidy and Xochilt for being classroom managers today...I kept you hoppin'!

HOMEWORK due tomorrow 10/21: Please meet with a parent or parents regarding the paperwork....contract, letter, and assignment due 11/4. (Bring in signed contract tomorrow if possible...due Monday). Also for homework, bring in evidence that you have looked at a website regarding your specialty and/or facility and a print out of a job description. All veterinary students, print out a job description for a "Veterinary Assistant" or "Veterinary Technician". Dental, print out one for a "Dental Assistant" or "Dental Hygienist". If you're not sure what to print, print out a job description for a "Medical Assistant" - both administrative and clinical.

Take care and have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Wednesday!

Hi Everyone,






Hey Class of 2013! GREAT job on your skit today.

Thank you DANIEL and LIZETH for being classroom managers today.

Please work on a props list for your Patient Education skit. Looking forward to it!

I am very proud of all of you. Your candid responses in your papers on how you felt different were so touching and made me realize how you are successfully training to work in a health care environment. By the way, your "empathy" is showing. Good job.

Keep an eye on your calendar....the Safe Schools online projects need to get done. Due date approaching.

Make your career center appointment, okay? I would love to see more names on the list. Deadline: 10/28/11.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Places everyone!!!

Do you know what part you are playing in the patient education skit? Please make sure you have a five minute skit prepared according to the directions on the assignment. Work in class, via email and phone to develop a patient education scenario regarding the topic your group chose. Due next week!

Thank you Cody and Denise for being classroom managers today!

Amy - I had some afternoon helpers today and we shared the fabulous chocolate chip cookies you made. Thank you for sweetening my day, and theirs!

Jillian and Krista: Thank you for making deliveries for me today - HUGE help to me!

Please make career center appointments....the extra credit opportunity is available until October 28! Have the signed sheet to me on or before 10/28.

Keenan/Safe Schools Online Projects! Don't let the 11/14 due date sneak up on you! Calendar your schedule to complete these assignments.

Tomorrow:

We will start discussing the reproductive system and learn about CPT (procedure) coding.
I will ask you about the Unit 8 project on cultural competency and APMA Ch. 8-13 review.

Have a great night from,

Mrs. Erceg and David Kennedy

There is an assignment due tomorrow !

Thank you to Kelsey and Anna P. for being classroom managers today. You rock !

Assignment due tomorrow, TUESDAY 10/18:

"A Time I Felt Different "

Remember a time in your life when you felt "different" in a group of people. The difference can be about anything: language, culture, age, size, accents, skin color, clothing, a mistake you made....etc.

The experience of "feeling different" can be from last year, a month ago, or a week ago - not just from childhood. Please write in your experiences on the handout. This is confidential. I will offer the opportunity to share, but it is not necessary.

Keep working on your skits!

THANK YOU Good News Bears Volunteers!!! Samantha, Xochilt, Marcella, Lindsey, Michelle, Marlene, Lizeth, Denise, Anna, Kory, Eddie, Anthony and Danielle. Portfolio certificates for you!!! Please send any photos you have to: laurieerceg@yahoo.com
I will make a PPT for Jeanie.

Thanks Vik - for checking with your Dad about placements. Thanks KRISTA for the nice list of veterinary offices that I can check into. We need veterinarian offices/clinics/hospitals....do you know of any??? Please ask Mom and Dad to help! Internship is not complete until all students are placed!!!

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg (and Anna P.)

Some cures really work!

That was really fun talking about miracle cures and interesting ways to treat common ailments. Great job on that assignment.

Thank you Kory and Gaby - You both did a wonderful job as classroom managers today.

Please see me MONDAY 10/17 about internship requirements/immunization information: AM Class - Kory, Kelsey, Marlene, Luke and Yari
PM Class - Kelly, Vik, Mehul and Jazmin

Thanks in advance to all of the Good News Bears volunteers!

Would the following students please check your email tonight and talk to their parents about placement information: VICTORIA, EDDIE, CASSI, ERIKA AND KRISTA

ATTENTION GRANADA SENIORS - 2012-2013 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship program and they are looking for ONE nominee from Granada High School. This program recognizes high school seniors for their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. The recipients of the award will receive a one-time grant of $1,000. The deadline to submit all necessary paperwork is December 9, 2011.
See Danielle Mintz, Career Center - GHS

Next week - Lymphatic and Reproductive systems.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg, Danielle, Judy and Jillian

Endocrine System - Full of Hormones!

We'll talk tomorrow about the wonders of the pituitary gland - the "master gland".....it's really bossy. It makes a lot of demands and gives a lot of commands!

Thanks you David and Brittany for being classroom managers today. Great job.

I need help......PARENTS/FAMILY: Please contact me if you know someone who works in a veterinary clinic or hospital. I need to place one more student in the morning and four more in the afternoon. I have a letter of introduction and I can visit the clinic or hospital and deliver it myself. Can you get me an appointment with a facility? Please call me if you have information that can lead to the acquistion of some new veterinary sites!

We already plan to have students with Banfield and Parkway in Dublin, Amador Valley Veterinary Hospital in Pleasanton, and Del Valle Pet Hospital in Livermore.

I started looking over your homework turned in today. I am enjoying reading about some of the "cures" that are not real and some that are!

I need some assistance preparing for the internship. It involves helping in the classroom at lunch or after school. Time outside normal classroom hours counts as make up time in advance or for previous absences.

Is your uniform ready to go? Shoes, etc? We'll talk about that tomorrow. It's almost time to go on interviews/meetings with your new supervisors and staff members.

There will be a CMAA planning meeting for the March 2012 medical conference. If you are interested in attending, it will be in San Ramon on Sunday, 10/16 at 11:30 - 1:00. I would really like some students on the committee. Free food.

GOOD NEWS BEARS NEWS: Thanks to the GNB reps - this weekend's "Octobear Affaire" will be well-staffed with volunteers. More tomorrow on that.

Take care and have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Wasn't today a real GAS?

Borborygmus and flatulence......what fun words to share with your family. LOL

CONGRATULATIONS AM and PM classes!!! Perfect attendance today! Well done!

Thank you Anna and Daniel for being wonderful classroom managers today.

Homework due tomorrow:Fact or Fiction? Go to http://www.quackwatch.org/ OR
http://www.snopes.com/ "medical."

Use one of these websites to identify examples of health fraud or falsified information leading to unnecessary panic amongst our fellow citizens. Don't always believe what you read!......and/or ask a family member or friends if they know of any "miracle cures." Write this information down and/or print it out - write down your opinion of your findings - and bring it in Thursday. DUE: Thursday, October 13th

Have you seen your CAREER CENTER SPECIALIST yet? Make an appointment soon, before the end of the week! 10 points extra credit! Schedule the appointment before the end of this week, drop off the form, and then go back to see your Career Center Specialist. Bring me the signed college planning worksheet.

GOOD NEWS BEARS NEEDS YOU! So far, we have Sam, Kory, Danielle, Anthony, Anna, Lizeth and Denise helping out this weekend at the "OCTOBEAR AFFAIRE" at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore. You can volunteer anytime from 9 to 4 - maybe for an hour or two? Sign up with me! You can help at the booth, walk around with flyers...or wear the "bear suit". Go for it..I'll be sure to give you a portfolio certificate.

Have a great night and have some beans for dinner tonight. Make some beautiful music.

Mrs. Erceg

The Digestive System: It's A Real Gas!

Thank you to Cassi and Raquel for being wonderful classroom managers today!

Thank you Krista for helping me with the blog today and Jillian for helping me after school!

I heard some of you went to your Career Center for your appointment! Good for you...see me for your 10 points extra credit. Schedule the appointment before the end of this week, drop off the form, and then go back to see your Career Center Specialist. Bring me the signed college planning worksheet.

Homework due tomorrow:

Fact or Fiction? Go to www.quackwatch.org OR www.snopes.com "medical."

Use one of these websites to identify examples of health fraud or falsified information leading to unnecessary panic amongst our fellow citizens. Don't always believe what you read!

......or ask a family member or friends if they know of any "miracle cures."

Write this information down and/or print it out - write down your opinion of your findings - and bring it in Thursday. DUE: Thursday, October 13

Have you seen your CAREER CENTER SPECIALIST yet? Make an appointment soon, before the end of the week!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg, Krista, Jillian and Danielle

Alternative Medicine... What's in it For You?

We'll talk more about all the different healing modalities that people can choose from, combine and potentially help themselves on a path to better health!

Thank you Brianna and Travis for helping me out today. Yeah! Classroom Managers!

Make your appointment with your career center specialist.....please!

Juniors, I will mail the BLUE ACTE form. Drop off the white "College Planning Worksheet" at the career center and make an appointment. Go back and they will have info for you. 10 points of E.C. - with signature. Please make your appointment by 10/12.

Seniors: Please staple the BLUE ACTE form to the back of your "College Planning Worksheet" and take it to your career center specialist, drop it off, make the appointment and when you come back they will have information for you! 10 points of E.C. - with signature. Please make your appointment by 10/12.

Internship: Please be prepared to tell me about any possible scheduling conflicts that may occur during the internship phase of the program - Nov. 28 - May 25th. I need information about sports, work, etc. Please be as flexible as possible. LAST CALL for immunization, flu shot, etc. If there are special circumstances, I need to know now!

We'll talk more tomorrow about how "savvy" is the way to be in the workplace. I sense a promotion in your future.

Have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Too Good to Be True !

You really are too good to be true. Keep up the good work, the great attitudes and be patient with your teacher as I get the CC placements done. Thank you.

There are some "medicinal" cures that are not true...some that are! Keep that in mind for next week.

Thanks to Denisse and Ryan, my day was a lot easier...thanks classroom managers!

Make your appointment with your career center specialist.....please!
They are a wealth of information!!!! Bring the college planning worksheet back, with notes and information on it and the career specialist's signature for 10 points of E.C. - please make your appointment by 10/12. I will call the career centers and check in about progress. Make sure you have a "Plan A, B, C...." so you are confident and ready for your exciting post-high school life!

Flu shots and immunizations!!! If not done by Monday 10/10, I have to start calling parents. :( Please come see me if you have any questions!

IMPORTANT: Please talk to your parents - I sent a form home today from ACTE. Please talk to your parents about completing it and returning it to me. Here are the highlights from the Association for Career and Technical Education:

ACTE partners with My College Options to conduct research and gather data that will support Career and Technical Education (CTE) which is what ROP programs are.

• ACTE also provides high school students with an opportunity to link to colleges and universities.



• A FREE online college planning account will be matched with colleges that are looking for students just like you.



• Admission services, financial aid, career information, extracurricular enrichment and recognition programs are included.

Take care and have a great weekend!

Mrs. Erceg

Are you a roaring lion today? -or do you have asthma?

Hi Everyone,

I am very anxious to see your progress as we move along on the patient education project. I think the topics you have chosen will be very informative and interesting. Remember, this is serious business and humor does not belong in this scenario-based role-play. A little humor can work, but only when appropriate.

Thank you classroom managers.......Alex and Jazmin!

Make your appointment with your career center specialist.....please! They are a wealth of information!!!!

DUE TOMORROW: Resting heart rate results.

Flu shots and immunizations!!! If not done by Monday, I have to start calling parents. :( Please come see me if you have any questions!

Take care and have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Please be patient...

This is the time of year your teacher is very busy preparing for the community classroom experience. Please be patient as I get your sites established. I may need to place you in an unxpected site. Have the "I'll go where I'm needed" attitude...thank you.


Thank you Blake and Gerald for being classroom managers today!


You get your uniforms tomorrow - I'll pick them up tonight.


Amy....thanks for the coffee. I love my Starbucks.

FLU SHOTS and immunization records/receipts. Please bring in the paperwork or I cannot place you.


Patient education project coming up that is due on 10/28.....we'll talk about more details tomorrow.


Hang in there....I'll be moving fast tomorrow and Friday to catch us up with the required curriculum. I expect everyone to be focused and on task.

Have a great night, eat a nice nutritious meal, get plenty of rest, get (or give) a few hugs and be ready for school tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Time FLU by!

Please make sure you have your flu shot/immunizations/TB done by this weekend. See me to confirm what is needed, then call your doctor's office right away to make the arrangements. If it's just a flu shot, see if you have a small co-pay at the doctor's office or go to CVS, Safeway or Walgreens. Please hurry! I have to turn the paperwork into your sites!!!

Thank you Samantha and Jessica C. for being classroom managers today!

Thanks to all of you in the afternoon class that contributed money for my birthday cake! Anna, thanks for getting the cake (yum) I also got Starbucks coffee - courtesy of Monica and Monique. I drank both of them. (yum again).

Please put these dates on your calendar:

Tuesday, October 25th Meeting – Conference Room #3 @ 6:00 pm
Emergency Department
Tour Emergency Department


Tuesday, November 29th Meeting – Conference Rm #3 @ 6:00 pm
Critical Care Department


Tuesday, December 13th Meeting – Conference Room #3 @ 6:00 pm
Surgery Department
Tour Surgical Services Area

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Medical Terminology Test Tomorrow

Hi All,

Prepare for your medical terminology test. Separate out word parts when appropriate, see your "A to Z" list of word parts for help. 50 questions, 2 points per question, total 100 points. Scantron/multiple choice. Please have a number two pencil.

We are finished with skills labs for now and we practice our skills before we go to our internship sites. Uniforms will be picked up this week and I'll have them for you on Monday, 10/10. We will take a class photo on Thursday, November 3rd. Your uniform, badge, lanyard, shoes and grooming must be perfectomundo. (Not medical terminology, but you know what I mean).

Make sure you have completed the RESTING HEART RATE trilogy - You will need three CONSECUTIVE days of checking your RHR before getting out of bed to average the results. Due 10/7.

Who won the NOBEL PRIZE in Physiology or Medicine??? Please print out or write it down for 10 points. Go to http://www.nobelprize.org/ - Why is this award different than other years? What happened? Due tomorrow, 10/4.

Take care and have a great evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Hello Medical Professionals!

Thank you all for doing a great job today during our skills lab!!! We will concentrate on blood pressures on Monday along with the other lab stations. You can also work with your friends in class on Monday to prepare for the medical terminology test on Tuesday, 10/4. I bet a lot of you are going to read over all of your MT reference cards and flash cards this weekend. ;)

Hey Alex F., David, Daniel L. and Ryan....thanks for your "contribution" today for our laboratory. I am so thankful that you all stepped up (and stepped out) to help.

Make sure you have completed the RESTING HEART RATE trilogy - You will need three CONSECUTIVE days of checking your RHR before getting out of bed to average the results. Due 10/7.

SET YOUR PHONE ALARM or MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Sunday night 10/2 or Monday morning 10/3.....Who won the NOBEL PRIZE in Physiology or Medicine??? Please print out or write it down for 10 points. Go to http://www.nobelprize.org/

Thanks to those of you that attended the FHS College and Career Fair last night. I am looking forward to seeing what materials you picked up and what you learned. Kelly - I appreciate you thinking of me and getting me a little S.W.A.G. (Stuff We All Get). Thank you for Wolfie. He is adorable.

Please remind me on Monday who is responsible for getting all of our new stuffed animals in today! I want to thank you and your helpers on Monday. Thanks!

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Erceg

Skills to Pay the Bills

SKILLS LAB PRACTICE- Tomorrow and on Monday.

TONIGHT: Foothill High School 6:30 COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

Take your RESTING HEART RATE tomorrow morning: (day three) - You will need three CONSECUTIVE days of checking your RHR before getting out of bed to average the results.

Some people did not bring their payments in ($6 and/or $28.88). You know what to do!!! :(

SET YOUR CALENDAR for Sunday night 10/2 or Monday morning 10/3.....Who won the NOBEL PRIZE in Physiology or Medicine??? Please print out or write it down for 10 points. Go to www.nobelprize.org

Have a wonderful evening!!!

Mrs. Erceg

Undah Pressh-ahh.....

Some of you really took to taking a blood pressure today! We are measuring the amount of force exerted within the artery. Jillian took mine today and it was near my normal of 118/70 - good job! It takes practice and we need a quiet room! Nice hand washing technique today too. More of the skills lab tomorrow.

Thanks to those of you that came to the Medical Explorer's Meeting last night! Next meeting: Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00 - Topic: Emergency Department

The medical terminology test scheduled for Friday 9/30 has been postponed until Tuesday, 10/4.

DUE TOMORROW: Pioneer in Medical History Assignment. Please use bullet points with information associated with the bullet points on the assignment. This MUST be typed. Remember...acquire a reliable printer.

Take your RESTING HEART RATE: (day two) - You will need three CONSECUTIVE days of checking your RHR before getting out of bed to average the three results.

TOMORROW all payments ($6 and/or $28.88) are DUE! These are the people I still need payment from:
Denisse, Brianna, Kory, Sierra, Anthony, Jazmin, Raquel, Daniel, Anna, David, Cody, Marlene, and Luke.

If you already paid, please come see me.

I need some sterile urinalysis specimen containers - about 10. Do any of your parents in health care offices have a few of these they can spare? Thanks for checking!

Take care and have a good night! Don't feel undah pressh-ahh, come see me if you need help!

Mrs. Erceg

Med Occs Rocks....and my students do too !!!

Thank you Yari, Zoe, Michelle and Hanna for being classroom managers today. You rock!

I have RSVP'd for 23 of you to attend TONIGHT. (Medical Explorer Post at ValleyCare Pleasanton) (See flyer on the 9/21/11 BLOG).

Please make sure you bring in your payment of $6.00 and/or $28.88 for the Medical Terminology Reference Card / Mosby's Flash Cards!!! Cash or checks accepted. Make checks out to GINO LIVING TRUST.

DUE TOMORROW, 9/28: Set your alarm clock as usual....make sure the music is on low so it won't get your heart rate up. BEFORE getting out of bed, gently take your carotid pulse for a full 60 seconds (wait for your digital clock to change to the next minute and then begin, or use a watch with a second hand). Memorize (or write down) the BPM. If you can't fall asleep tonight.....read over the handout on legal terms, it will make you "schleeepy". ZZZzzzzz

DUE THURSDAY 9/29: Prepare to discuss your favorite Pioneer in Medical History, past or present. Follow the directions on the assignment. This must be typed. Don't delay!!! Make sure YOU can print it out. Call me if you have trouble with that....I will help you find a way to print your assignment somewhere outside the classroom.

For FRIDAY 9/30: Medical Terminology Test - Keep working on your definitions!

Take care and have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Hi Everyone...and I mean everyone! Perfect attendance today...WOO HOO!

Thank you Jessica, Lindsey, Erika and Anthony for being classroom managers today...I really appreciate the help.

Congratulations! Your attendance, AM and PM, is the best in my career. Thank you for another day of perfect attendance!!!! I also have to say...I didn't have to charge anyone $5.00 for whining today. Seating arrangement was changed and I was testing you on your ability to adapt and be flexible. Good job!

I have RSVP'd for 23 of you to attend tomorrow evening 9/27 (Medical Explorer Post at ValleyCare Pleasanton) (See 9/21/11 BLOG). Contact me immediately on the classroom phone if your plans change.

Dress code enforced: This is going a little better. No low cut tops (cleavage) showing, no underwear showing...you get the idea. We are a professional group...please dress that way.

David - I need to clarify something.....the lub dub sound IS the heart valves closing. When they open they can have a defect and that can make a different sound. I just wanted to clarify that. That bugged me after you left!

Great job on the Career Research and the Interviews !
For those of you that needed to do some corrections on your career research paper...turn it in for credit tomorrow. For the rest of you...put it in your career portfolio.

DUE WEDNESDAY 9/28: Set your alarm clock as usual....make sure the music is on low so it won't get your heart rate up. Gently take your carotid pulse for a full 60 seconds (wait for your digital clock to change to the next minute and then begin, or use a watch with a second hand).

DUE THURSDAY 9/29: Prepare to discuss your favorite Pioneer in Medical History, past or present. Follow the directions on the assignment. This must be typed.

For FRIDAY 9/30: Medical Terminology Test - Keep working on your definitions!

Thanks and have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Erceg

Awwwww...you're all heart

Thank you Sierra, Travis, Kelly and Courtney for being classroom managers today!

Please bring in your payment for the MT Reference and/or the Mosby's Flashcards. Bring it in MONDAY. LOOK AT the 9/21 blog for details.

Please bring in sheet protectors (10) if you have not already done so.

FYI: To bypass the VM message on my classroom phone, wait for my voice, then hit the pound sign (#) and it will go straight to the "beep" so you can leave your message.

Career Center Appointments: GHS: Please go sign up for a brief appointment with Ms. Mintz. DHS: Mrs. Barker, LHS: Ms. Shill, FHS: Ms. Cabading and AVHS: Ms. Walker. Find out what they have available in their office to help you "anticipate the need" of your post-secondary college or special program experience. I won't force this, but the visit is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Please let me know how the visit goes. You can visit the career centers throughout the year...know your resources!

THANK YOU LHS Seniors! I appreciate the courtesy calls regarding Senior Picnic!

Take a radial pulse when you can. Practice, practice, practice. Think of a pioneer in medicine..maybe knock that assignment out this weekend and the MT test study guide. Just sayin.....

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Erceg

Lub Dub, Lub Dub, Lub Dub......Sound familiar?

Sounds like a heart beat....that sound is actually the heart valves opening and closing. We'll practice listening with our stethascopes in class.

Thank you Emily, Marcella, Monica and Amy for doing a wonderful job as classroom managers today.

CAREER RESEARCH PAPER DUE TOMORROW (with interview attached).

Keep thinking about who you feel is a "Pioneer in Medical History", okay? Get that project done as soon as you can. Don't procrastinate....anticipate the need!

Study Guide for MT test next Friday - work with another student or ask someone to quiz you!

I am accepting payment for the MT Reference and/or the Mosby's Flashcards. Bring it in soon. LOOK AT the 9/21 blog for details.

Good discussion on the Terri Schaivo case today. Makes you think about initiating a discussion about "Advance Directives" and the "DNR". Something to consider.

HOMEWORK: Please take a family member's radial pulse. A human being please! Record the results in your memory. For my veterinary students, please do not take the dog or cat's pulse.....yet!

For our heart sounds "game" - please practice saying the following: WHOOSH, SQUISH, LUB DUB, BOOOOOM!, LUB DUB, WHOOSH, BIG BREATH IN, BIG BREATH OUT, WOOH WHOOH, SQUISH, LUB DUB, BOOOOM!, LUB DUB, WOOOOSH!!! (I'll explain tomorrow).

Have a great night,

Mrs. Erceg

Are you getting your questions answered?

Interviews done? If you are stuck and the interview fell through, interview a parent about their job as a last resort. Use the questions I gave you. It's better than not turning in the interview. Remember, go to the first page of the assignment...complete items 1-6 (in that order) under "Learning Advice" and then attach the interview to the back!

CAREER RESEARCH PAPER DUE FRIDAY 9/23.

FOR LHS SENIORS GOING TO THE PICNIC – THE CAREER RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE TOMORROW!

Thank you Morgan, Luke, Nicole and Devin for being classroom managers today! I really appreciate the support.

If you ordered a laminated Medical Terminology Reference (the one that is a tri-fold, 8-1/2 x 11) – please bring in cash or personal check in the exact amount of $6.00 before 9/28. Checks are made out to: Laurie Erceg. The order will arrive in 7 to 10 days.

If you ordered the box of Mosby’s Flashcards, please bring in personal check in the exact amount of $28.88 before 9/28. Make out the check to: Gino Living Trust
The order will arrive in 7 to 10 days or earlier!

This saves you about $12.00 from the retail price. Checks are made out to: Laurie Erceg. We should have the order within two weeks or so....maybe earlier!

Dress code is being enforced: See item 11 on your contract. Girls: no low cut tops or short shorts please. I will ask you to put on a lab coat if this continues.
Boys: So far, so good. Make sure your hat is off before you come into the room. I appreciate that. By the way, no hats on girls either!

No Gum- most of you are doing great getting rid of the icky sticky gum before you come in to the classroom, but some of you forget. Please get into the habit of discarding it prior to class and prior to arrival at your internship site.

You are invited to Attend! Valley Care Health System
Medical Explorer Post Meeting
Tuesday September 27th 6pm-7:00pm

Please let me know if you are going.....I hope to see you there! You will get a career portfolio certificate.

GO TO FLYER: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/95810998/Medical-Explorer-Post

HOMEWORK: Review this bioethics case and prepare for discussion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Schiavo_case

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg

Sorry, I didn’t want to “steal” your thunder…

Thank you Victoria, Marlene, Irman and Joey for being my classroom managers today!

Sorry Kory…. I was saving “klept/o” for the blog -Why is it part of our study of the nervous system/brain? (be ready to discuss tomorrow - no E.C. or homework paper needed). Please read the following so you can talk about it in class tomorrow.

Psychology. Definition: An irresistible impulse to steal, especially when the thief can afford to pay. — kleptomaniac - an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive.

The individual experiences rising subjective sense of tension before the act and feels pleasure gratification or relief in committing the act. The stealing is not committed to express anger or vengeance, is not done in response to a delusion or hallucination and is not better accounted for by conduct disorder, manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder. The etiology of kleptomania, like many other psychiatric illnesses is described in a vague manner. In the textbook of psychiatry it states: “The symptoms of kleptomania tends to appear in times of significant stress, for example losses, separation and ending of important relationships. Some psychoanalytic writers have stressed the expression of aggressive impulses in kleptomania. The patient is referred for counseling in order to combat the urge to steal through various discussions and treatment with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Hmmmmm.....interesting.

Talk to your family about acting F A S T. Do you remember what this acronym means?
How about the word "thrombus" and "embolus". A mini-stroke is called a "T. I.A." - a transient ischemic attack. What are the signs of a TIA or a full ischemic stroke?

HOMEWORK: Complete the "Career Research Paper" and attach the interview to the back of the paper (stapled). DUE FRIDAY 9/23.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Arrrrrgh...Arrrrr you "Pirated" out Yet?

I certainly hope not! I hope you all had fun today. Thank you for participating and being nice pirates today.



Thank you Daniel, Cassidy, Vik and Krista for being classroom "Mateys" today.



ART CONTEST for Tri-Valley Haven: THANK YOU Emily, Victoria and Danielle R. - your entries look beautiful. Let me know what happened regarding mailing it in or dropping it off. THEME:Prevention, Power and Peace!

Regarding the career research project (Due Friday 9/23):

Interview can be done with someone in an unrelated field. Your report and interview should be the same career, but if you have not found someone to interview, ask a parent to help you find someone in the health care field. Attach the interview to the back of your report. It must look like this:

Mrs. Erceg: How long have you been working in this career.
Dr. Jones: I have been a medical doctor for 12 years.

Interview questions (you need 5 to 10) can be taken from the "Learning Advice" section of the assignment, #'s 2 through 6 and/or the list of interview questions I gave you. A VERY important question I'd like all of you to ask is "What are the personality traits necessary for success in this career"?

HOMEWORK: Work on your career project and/or the SafeSchools Online Assignment. Please bring in 10 sheet protectors. Ask a parent if they have any to spare.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg (assisted by Morgan Self)

Hey You "SCURVY" Dogs! Pirate Day's a Comin' !

Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Monique and Jillian for being classroom managers today!

Thank you Danielle for buying water for our Tri-Valley Haven charity water sales. Thank you Anthony for bringing it in! ART CONTEST for them.....bring in MONDAY. THEME:
Prevention, Power and Peace.

Talk Like a Pirate, Dress like a Pirate! Wear a scarf, put a parrot on your shoulder, wear a shirt with a skull and crossbones…anything to earn pirate treats!

Some pirates suffer from this condition after long sea voyages…..
What is scurvy? What are these unfortunate pirates deficient in? Write it down, turn it in.
(5 points)

The SKITS were WONDERFUL! Great job bringing ESLR's to life with your creative demonstrations.

NO PROCRASTINATION - If you need help with an assignment...do not wait until it is due to ask me for help. I do not like any of my interns to have this habit - in school, at site or in the workplace! Anticipate the need.......be on task!

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday Mateys!

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you David, Kory, Mehul and Danielle - you all worked hard today as classroom managers. I appreciate you all.

Assignment Due Tomorrow, 9/16: Health Insurance Research. Go to the website below, print out BOTH pages and complete with the help of your parents or calling your medical insurance company. You may also research how to obtain your own health insurance by going to one of the websites on page two of the assignment. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89115539/Health-Insurance-Checklist

Also Due Tomorrow, 9/16: SKITS - Review the ESLR your skit is based on. (Show how, in one minute, how to demonstrate important skills).

ALEX, DENISSE, MARLINE, TRAVIS, JAZMIN, COURTNEY AND MAYTE..... please ask your parents to contact me. I have some paperwork for you to bring home and a special refrigerator magnet for your parents from Back to School Night. I still need an appointment, in person or by phone, with one or both parents. Thank you!

Congratulations to Victoria, Emily and Marlene from the a.m. class! You are the first portfolio certificate recipients for helping/donating at the American Red Cross Blood Drive!
Like they say at the Red Cross......give blood, starve a vampire. LOL

I am working on ordering the MT flashcards, laminated MT and Anatomy references. I will let you know what the best prices are. I heard half.com has some excellent prices, as does Amazon.com and textbooks.com. Sign up if you are interested in these items. AM class: there is a sign up sheet for this.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Erceg

Got ESLR's?

Thank you Cassi, Monica, Anna, and Joey for being classroom managers today!

Have you taken care of your immunizations yet? Be sure you have all your TB tests, immunizations, vaccinations, and flu shots completed and the documentation turned into me.

Good News Bears- Remember to bring in your stuffed animals, please.
GNB reps- report back to me on your progress

We will be performing our ESLR skits on Friday, so be ready.

Health insurance paper is due this Friday, 9/16. Ask me for help if needed!

As you know, I am meeting with all of you this week regarding intern sites. If you have information regarding a site you are interested in please provide contact person and site information. Do not contact the site yourself, I will happily do that for you!

Have a good night!

Mrs. Erceg

This blog was typed by Marcella Williams and Lindsey Wood.

Happy Tuesday!

Thank you Denisse, Brianna, Krista and Vik for being classroom managers today.

I have to tell you - I am feeling very confident about all of you doing a wonderful job when it is time to attend community classroom/internship. Please keep up the good work (and attitudes). Nice work on the ESLR's today - very impressive.

If you haven't already....Please review and complete the first assignment on the Safe Schools website...."Ergonomics". Is it working okay for you? PLAN OUT the rest of the assignments so they are completed before November 14. Print out the certificate of completion! Travis and Vik - I'm checking on your ID#'s and Jillian, I'll get that name correction reported.

Please ask your parents for 10 sheet protectors and bring them in on or before Friday, September 23rd. This will give a polished look to your portfolio, as you receive certificates of achievement, etc. Marlene, Emily and Victoria will be the first to receive one for their work with the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Attention: Regarding "docstoc" - Go ahead and register with docstoc. No money involved, just your name and phone number. Go to the blog entry with the 9/16 insurance checklist assignment. When you go to download and print, it will ask you to register. Name and phone number only. Then, it will download and you can print. Make sure you are working on the assignment due on 9/16 - the insurance checklist. See me tomorrow if you need help!!!

I have a parent who can order the Mosby flash cards at a 30% discount! Sign up for the discount!

AVHS and FHS - have a nice senior picnic. If you are not going to the picnic, come to ROP class - very important you do this. Call me tonight or tomorrow morning with a courtesy call stating that you are or are not going to the picnic. Thank you.

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

I missed you and I'm glad to be back.

Thank you Alex, Blake, Danielle and Mehul for being classroom managers today.

By the way, Monique, Jillian and Minerva...come see me tomorrow. I have a little something for you from the conference as a thank you for helping on Thursday and Friday.

Vik - EKG machine reminder. Thank your Dad!

Practicing medical terminology? Hey, check this out! You can make flash cards!

http://quizlet.com/692239/medical-terminology-word-parts-flash-cards/

Words to impress others - what do they mean?

1. hysterosalpingooophorectomy (yes, there are "3" o's)

2. nephrolithotripsy

3. osteoporosis

We'll be talking about the history of medicine soon. Who are some of the pioneers of medical history that you have heard about?

I will also be introducing some more legal terms. With medical and legal terminology, small steps!

HOMEWORK: Please review and complete the first assignment on the Safe Schools website...."Ergonomics". Is it working okay for you? PLAN OUT the rest of the assignments so they are completed before November 14.

Also for homework, talk to your parents about your choice for the career research project. Do they have anyone they can refer you to for the interview? Make sure the interview is separate and attached to the back of the report. Have your drawings of the skeletal systems ready to show me tomorrow please. FLU shots....make a plan, anticipate the need!

THANK YOU ALL for getting the uniform fittings done! We can now authorize the order.

Take care and see you tomorrow. Thanks again for being so great for the sub. Sounds like you all took care of business and got the job done.

Mrs. Erceg

Met the Parents!

Yep, I met a lot of parents...and I loved it. Back to School Night was a great success!

Thank you Marcella, Sierra, Monique and Jillian for being classroom managers today.

Thank you in advance........Travis, Jessica, Lindsey, Monique, Jillian and Minerva. Take good care of the substitute teacher - I know you all will. All the instructions are in class and the sub has a copy.

See you Monday and wish me luck at the conference. I will bring back info and share it with all of my future medical professionals and hopefully, future CMAA members!

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Perfect Attendance - Both classes!!!

Nice work ! - I am so proud of all of you -not only excellent attendance, but the call in procedure in the event of tardies or absences. There have been a couple of slips, but we are past that now. I am holding everyone to the high standards of professional behavior in class and at site!


Thank you Yari, Emily, Xochilt and Mayte for being classroom managers today!

Emily - Thanks for donating the 3 x 5 card rings- Some p.m. students purchased a few.


Please review these websites and follow the directions below:

CMAA: http://www.cmaa-ca.org/

Click on "newsletter" - go the latest newsletter and look it over. Then go back to the home page and click on "membership". Download and print the membership application. Please fill it out. (You are in the "East Bay Region). You do not have to join, just have it ready in the event you decide to do so. Please bring it in tomorrow. It looks great on a resume' when you are part of a professional medical organization!


CCBMA: http://www.ccbma.org/

Go to the CCBMA website and click on "exam" , go to the bottom of the pages and print out the Examination Study Outline. Bring it to class.


Now, prepare to the answer these questions in class based on your website research:

What is CMAA?
What are the benefits of becoming a member?

What is CCBMA?
What does one have to do to prepare and take the exam to become a California Certified Medical Assistant?

Uniforms! Please go for your fitting on or before Saturday 9/10.

Assignment Due 9/16 (Medical Insurance) - reminder: look on the blog for details

Take out your medical journal at home (or use the internet)…..write down a term, procedure, or condition to share in class. Make sure you are spelling it correctly and can define it with -confidence. Turn this in for 5 points tomorrow.

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 7, we will open our doors for parents and guardians to visit classes. The “school day” will start at 6:30 p.m. Each “class” is 15 minutes, with 10 minutes between each class.

HIPAA - We learned about this today. Why is it so important? Let's talk tomorrow and determine how you will be responsible for practicing HIPAA regulations.

We'll also talk about muscles and the skeleton tomorrow.

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

p.s. No homework on 9/7, 9/8 or 9/9