Stress reduction was a topic of discussion today. Tell your parents about your new deep breathing technique and some other ways to combat stress: rest, music, hot bath, stress ball, consult or vent to a friend, aromatherapy, yoga, mediation, massage therapy, acupuncture, privacy, waiting 24 hours prior to reacting to a situation or going on a walk. Great job brainstorming these ideas - they can be so helpful!
Thank you Brianna M., Daniel M., Brittany and Daniel L. for being classroom managers today. I appreciate the work you put in and.....thanks to Joey and Gerald - for working on the "Anticipate the Need" wall. It is looking great and please....let me know if you'd like to add any more fabulous ideas. They are welcome.
BADGE PICTURES TOMORROW AND FRIDAY.
FLU SHOTS: Please get your flu shot right away and bring me the documentation/proof.
Uniform Fittings start Friday, 9/2. Talk to your parents and complete your fitting by 9/10. Thanks! If you are ordering two uniforms, do it on the day of the fitting and let them know and please bring the right amount of money, a check or credit card.
And now for the best part....no homework assigned tonight. I know.... I love you too.
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Taking Care of the "Skin You're In"
Yes, we are studying the integumentary system this week. Please remember to use sunscreen and prevent skin cancer. Speaking of that there is something to look up for homework below on "melanoma".
HOMEWORK: 1. No paper needed, just memorize two or three common and/or unusual places on the body that melanoma has been found/diagnosed. 2. Read over your medical journal and find 10 medical terms, highlight them and then keep the journal at home. I'll be asking you for more later. 3. MAKE SURE your parent(s) contact me/RSVP regarding Back to School Night. (see 8/29 blog) Thank you. 4. 5 pts E.C. - What is Mohs Chemosurgery? Print/write definition and bring it in tomorrow, 8/31.
CONGRATULATIONS ENTIRE PM CLASS!!! - for ongoing perfect attendance. Well done!
Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Jazmin and Raquel for a job well done today. You did a great job as classroom managers. Thanks to Joey and Eddie too for helping me set up my printer. Hey Anthony....thanks for bringing in stuffed animals. Everyone...keep bringing them in. :)
GOOD NEWS BEARS CLUBS FORMING.....Thanks to Samantha (GHS) Xochilt and Anna (LHS) Amy and Courtney (DHS) and Judy and Mehul (AVHS). Take those ideas and keep us informed. Can't wait to hear about your progress!
Student Pictures: I will be taking individual badge photos this week. I know you always look your best, but Thursday and Friday this week will be the days for the pics.
Take care and have a great evening. Go Navy!
Mrs. Erceg
p.s. Please recycle...bottles and cans welcome in the blue bin in the classroom.
HOMEWORK: 1. No paper needed, just memorize two or three common and/or unusual places on the body that melanoma has been found/diagnosed. 2. Read over your medical journal and find 10 medical terms, highlight them and then keep the journal at home. I'll be asking you for more later. 3. MAKE SURE your parent(s) contact me/RSVP regarding Back to School Night. (see 8/29 blog) Thank you. 4. 5 pts E.C. - What is Mohs Chemosurgery? Print/write definition and bring it in tomorrow, 8/31.
CONGRATULATIONS ENTIRE PM CLASS!!! - for ongoing perfect attendance. Well done!
Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Jazmin and Raquel for a job well done today. You did a great job as classroom managers. Thanks to Joey and Eddie too for helping me set up my printer. Hey Anthony....thanks for bringing in stuffed animals. Everyone...keep bringing them in. :)
GOOD NEWS BEARS CLUBS FORMING.....Thanks to Samantha (GHS) Xochilt and Anna (LHS) Amy and Courtney (DHS) and Judy and Mehul (AVHS). Take those ideas and keep us informed. Can't wait to hear about your progress!
Student Pictures: I will be taking individual badge photos this week. I know you always look your best, but Thursday and Friday this week will be the days for the pics.
Take care and have a great evening. Go Navy!
Mrs. Erceg
p.s. Please recycle...bottles and cans welcome in the blue bin in the classroom.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hi Everyone - Give your parents the news about 9/7!
Thank you David, Kory, Michelle and Gerald for being classroom managers today. Great job!!!
PM: Please bring in emergency cards tomorrow: Minerva, Xochilt, Vik and Monica
We will continue with body planes, integumentary system and more tomorrow.
HOMEWORK - Print out the note in this blog (see below) to your parents (GHS parents - see School Loop)
Good News Bears - It was great to see Jeanie again from GNB. Please go to the website and talk to friends and family about donating gently used, clean (or new) stuffed animals.
www.goodnewsbears.org Need community service hours? Lots of volunteer opportunities!
AVOID THE DREADED.........NO CALL - NO SHOW. Make sure you call my classroom telephone if you are going to be tardy or absent. Have a parent call your school. You will lose points and then if it continues, a dreaded.....parent call. :/
Take care and see you tomorrow. By the way, your "epidermis" is showing. LOL
Mrs. Erceg (scroll down please)
(PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS SECTION AND GIVE TO A PARENT)
August 29, 2011
Hello Parents!
As you know, the parent-teacher connection is vital to student success. I hope that all of you can attend Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 7th here at GHS. The evening begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. Some of you may have Back to School Night on the same evening, so for parents of my travelers from LHS, FHS, DHS, AVHS, and VHS, I would like to extend an invitation to stop by the classroom that day/evening anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to meet with me. I am happy to repeat my brief presentation as parents arrive. I am in room S4 in the Science Center. As you enter the school from the student parking lot, go right and the Science Center building is behind the Student Union. My classroom will be to the left, toward the back of the quad. I will have some handouts for you. We discuss medical internship (community classroom) requirements and please, bring your questions! I am very happy to be working with such great students and expect to have a wonderful school year. I want to meet you once again and update you on the course. If for any reason you or a family member over the age of 18 cannot attend, please contact me immediately. Please RSVP to my classroom telephone or my email: lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us (925) 606-4800 X 3640 Thank you very much. Mrs. Erceg
PM: Please bring in emergency cards tomorrow: Minerva, Xochilt, Vik and Monica
We will continue with body planes, integumentary system and more tomorrow.
HOMEWORK - Print out the note in this blog (see below) to your parents (GHS parents - see School Loop)
Good News Bears - It was great to see Jeanie again from GNB. Please go to the website and talk to friends and family about donating gently used, clean (or new) stuffed animals.
www.goodnewsbears.org Need community service hours? Lots of volunteer opportunities!
AVOID THE DREADED.........NO CALL - NO SHOW. Make sure you call my classroom telephone if you are going to be tardy or absent. Have a parent call your school. You will lose points and then if it continues, a dreaded.....parent call. :/
Take care and see you tomorrow. By the way, your "epidermis" is showing. LOL
Mrs. Erceg (scroll down please)
(PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS SECTION AND GIVE TO A PARENT)
August 29, 2011
Hello Parents!
As you know, the parent-teacher connection is vital to student success. I hope that all of you can attend Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 7th here at GHS. The evening begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. Some of you may have Back to School Night on the same evening, so for parents of my travelers from LHS, FHS, DHS, AVHS, and VHS, I would like to extend an invitation to stop by the classroom that day/evening anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to meet with me. I am happy to repeat my brief presentation as parents arrive. I am in room S4 in the Science Center. As you enter the school from the student parking lot, go right and the Science Center building is behind the Student Union. My classroom will be to the left, toward the back of the quad. I will have some handouts for you. We discuss medical internship (community classroom) requirements and please, bring your questions! I am very happy to be working with such great students and expect to have a wonderful school year. I want to meet you once again and update you on the course. If for any reason you or a family member over the age of 18 cannot attend, please contact me immediately. Please RSVP to my classroom telephone or my email: lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us (925) 606-4800 X 3640 Thank you very much. Mrs. Erceg
Friday, August 26, 2011
Woo Hoo !!! First week in Med Occs...a Success!
Thank you Cassi, Anna H., Travis and Eddie for all of your assistance today. I just love classroom managers!
Next week we start anatomy, qualities of a health care worker and medical terminology. We will learn words like: CARDIOMEGALY - remember that from today?
CARDI/O - MEGALY (heart) (enlargement)
Are you worried about learning medical terminology? I hope you don't have....
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia !!!!
Gee, what does that mean? Tell me Monday and I will be so impressed!
Have a great weekend and thank you for a great first week.
Mrs. Erceg
Next week we start anatomy, qualities of a health care worker and medical terminology. We will learn words like: CARDIOMEGALY - remember that from today?
CARDI/O - MEGALY (heart) (enlargement)
Are you worried about learning medical terminology? I hope you don't have....
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia !!!!
Gee, what does that mean? Tell me Monday and I will be so impressed!
Have a great weekend and thank you for a great first week.
Mrs. Erceg
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Nice Knowing You and...Learning More!
Thank you Denisse, Brianna, Ryan and Anthony for being Classroom Managers today. Thanks to Cassi too for being so nice, coming in early and helping me this morning.
Due tommorow, 8/26/11:
Anticipate the Need Paper (see first blog entry - work with a parent please)
List of 25-30 (total) conditions, current medications and allergies for Medic-Alert bracelets/necklaces. Look online for help! Type in "Medic Alert Bracelet" or "American Medical ID".
Review and be ready to tell me how to use an Epi-Pen http://www.ehow.com/how_2074839_use-epipen.html What is anaphylaxis?
ASL demo - Show me that you can spell your name and include a statement or question.
Career definitions (3) that you chose today. Write the career and the details of what a person's responsibilities are. What are some personality traits that coincide with that career?
Check this out: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89788805/Careers-in-Health-Care
Forms, immunization records, TB test documentation, CPR cards, etc.
Have a calendar ready - print one out from http://www.printfree.com/Calendars.htm or use your phone to update your calendar. Stay informed of events, plan and "anticipate the need".
What did we learn this week? Let's discuss!
It's been great "getting to know you". I have a feeling this will be a great school year! With your help, it's a slam dunk! Tomorrow will be your chance to ask ME questions and get to know me a little better. I reserve the right to not answer MYOB questions.....LOL.
Have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
Nice Knowing You and...Learning More!
Thank you Denisse, Brianna, Ryan and Anthony for being Classroom Managers today. Thanks to Cassi too for being so nice, coming in early and helping me this morning.
Due tommorow, 8/26/11:
A list of careers is on the link below. Please review and print it out. Attach it to the career definition assignment due tomorrow. These will be returned and kept in your binder for an in-class assignment on 9/8 and 9/9/11.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89788805/Careers-in-Health-Care
Check this out - it was on Yahoo today:
http://education.yahoo.net/articles/trendy_health_care_careers.htm?kid=1HRWB
Due tommorow, 8/26/11:
- Anticipate the Need Paper (see first blog entry - work with a parent please)
- List of 25-30 (total) conditions, current medications and allergies for Medic-Alert bracelets/necklaces. Look online for help! Type in "Medic Alert Bracelet" or "American Medical ID".
- Review and be ready to tell me how to use an Epi-Pen http://www.ehow.com/how_2074839_use-epipen.html What is anaphylaxis?
4. ASL demo - Show me that you can spell your name and include a statement or question.
5. Career definitions (3) that you chose today. Write the career and the details of what a person's responsibilities are. What are some personality traits that coincide with that career?
Check this out: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89788805/Careers-in-Health-Care
6. Forms, immunization records, TB test documentation, CPR cards, etc.
7. Have a calendar ready - print one out from http://www.printfree.com/Calendars.htm or use your phone to update your calendar. Stay informed of events, plan and "anticipate the need".
What did we learn this week? Let's discuss!
It's been great "getting to know you". I have a feeling this will be a great school year! With your help, it's a slam dunk! Tomorrow will be your chance to ask ME questions and get to know me a little better. I reserve the right to not answer MYOB questions.....LOL.
Have a great evening.
We will complete our day reviewing what we learned about infection control this week.
Have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
A list of careers is on the link below. Please review and print it out. Attach it to the career definition assignment due tomorrow. These will be returned and kept in your binder for an in-class assignment on 9/8 and 9/9/11.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/89788805/Careers-in-Health-Care
Check this out - it was on Yahoo today:
http://education.yahoo.net/articles/trendy_health_care_careers.htm?kid=1HRWB
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Day Two - and Off to a Great Start !!!
Hello Students (and Parents - there's a little something for you on the blog too) ~
Thanks to Samantha, Alex, Hanna and Jessica for being classroom managers today....well done!
Thank you all for being attentive and focused as we start our journey together. Keep up the good work. I appreciate having a low-drama classroom and getting our work done in a timely manner. But if you need my help, ask for it...please! I love helping students.
PARENTS: Back-to-School-Night is Wednesday, September 7th here at GHS. I will be in touch about your attendance at this event or a private session to meet with you if you are not a GHS parent. I would like as many parents to come on 9/7 as possible. Appointments available between 3:30 and 8:30 that evening.
REMINDERS:
Please watch the video on this website tonight and then practice washing your hands as you demo for a family member or friend...
http://www.ehow.com/video_4753289_wash-hands-work.html
Anticipate the need homework due on Friday 8/26. Turn it in early if you'd like. (see previous blog entry for details).
Practice your sign language - your name (finger spell) and a few words that fit together in a sentence or question. Example: thirsty, water, thank you. I will ask for demos on Friday.
Prepare for discussion of the medic alert bracelet or necklace. Read over the info you picked up in class. WHY do people need these? WHAT are the reasons to have one?.....Are there many?
Is your color-coded calendar on the refrigerator????? Please make sure it is!
Have you brought in...binders, immunization records, TB test results, CPR cards, signed forms? Get your FLU SHOT if you have not already. Bring in the documention/proof!
Great job everyone. Have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
Thanks to Samantha, Alex, Hanna and Jessica for being classroom managers today....well done!
Thank you all for being attentive and focused as we start our journey together. Keep up the good work. I appreciate having a low-drama classroom and getting our work done in a timely manner. But if you need my help, ask for it...please! I love helping students.
PARENTS: Back-to-School-Night is Wednesday, September 7th here at GHS. I will be in touch about your attendance at this event or a private session to meet with you if you are not a GHS parent. I would like as many parents to come on 9/7 as possible. Appointments available between 3:30 and 8:30 that evening.
REMINDERS:
Please watch the video on this website tonight and then practice washing your hands as you demo for a family member or friend...
http://www.ehow.com/video_4753289_wash-hands-work.html
Anticipate the need homework due on Friday 8/26. Turn it in early if you'd like. (see previous blog entry for details).
Practice your sign language - your name (finger spell) and a few words that fit together in a sentence or question. Example: thirsty, water, thank you. I will ask for demos on Friday.
Prepare for discussion of the medic alert bracelet or necklace. Read over the info you picked up in class. WHY do people need these? WHAT are the reasons to have one?.....Are there many?
Is your color-coded calendar on the refrigerator????? Please make sure it is!
Have you brought in...binders, immunization records, TB test results, CPR cards, signed forms? Get your FLU SHOT if you have not already. Bring in the documention/proof!
Great job everyone. Have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, August 12, 2011
Welcome to Medical Occupations!
Thank you Zoe, Blake, Anthony and Jillian for being Classroom Managers today!!!!
Welcome Future Medical Professionals!
Welcome, and here is the first blog post of year. Checking this blog is part of your homework Monday through Friday. Bookmark or add to your favorites immediately.
This blog will have graded assignments, extra credit and critical information that will ensure your success during the entire course. Feel free to print the blog page - careful not to print all of the pages! Highlight and print selection only.
Can't access the blog? Contact someone by phone and ask them to read the blog to you! No excuses, and please don't forget to read the blog every weeknight - please don't say "I forgot" - that is not a statement that is conducive to workplace standards. Your boss wouldn't like that!
Please make sure you and your parents have my contact info and the blog address. Copy and paste my info below and email them right away. Thank you.
Mrs. Erceg
(pronounced urr-segg ---please don't write it that way, that's just the way it sounds ;)
http://www.medoccsrocks2012.blogspot.com/
(925) 606-4800 x 3640
lerceg@lvjusd.k12.ca.us
Bring in required forms, etc. to class tomorrow. Show me how responsible you are.
PRACTICE YOUR ASL FOR 10 MINUTES OR SO...LEARN HOW TO FINGER-SPELL YOUR NAME.
HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 8/26: This homework is for you AND your parent(s)!!!! Ask a parent to look at this blog with you tonight, and bookmark into your favorites. Parents can access it whenever they like. With your parent, write down five ways we can anticipate our own needs and the needs of others. How can one plan well to make life, work or school easier and more efficient? Bring in your ideas (at least FIVE) written neatly on a piece of binder paper tomorrow and hand it directly to me when you arrive. Remember.....Anticipate the Need! This assignment must be signed by a parent at the bottom of the page. This assignment is worth 10 points and is due on Friday 8/26.
Assignment Due 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
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
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