Reflection On Practicum

The aim of this assignment is to give a reflective account on group presentation and the peer assessment process as well as the development of a personal action plan. It would involve using ‘The What? Model of Structured Reflection’ (Driscoll 2007) to analyse the experience of using a group designed assessment tool to assess my peers and the experience of being peer assessed. Additionally, experience of completing a group presentation would be reflected upon. A personal action plan which identifies areas for personal development and the designed assessment tool is attached as appendix 1 and 2 respectively.

populations. Population health is a new type of research strategy for understanding the health of

Statistics provides us with very useful tools and techniques that aide us in dealing with real world scenarios. I have been able to learn several useful concepts by studying statistics that can aide me in making rational and informed decisions that are supported by the analysis results. Statistics as a discipline is the application and development of various processes put in place to gather, interpret, and analyse the information. The quantification of biological, social, and scientific phenomenons, design and analysis of experiments and surveys, and application of

An important cornerstone required when perusing a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree (BSN), is to gain practicum experience in a clinical setting. During practicum rotation, students can build on their foundation knowledge, think more critically and gain independence. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on my clinical experience during the second half of my practicum rotation, that captured the essence of my nursing practice.

Participating in a third-year practicum placement has been very effective in increasing my knowledge surrounding Ontario’s context of youth services. Now, in my last few months of my time at Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks (ALSO), I have continued to relate my in-class knowledge to a practical setting. I recently experienced the struggle of maintaining social work principals while trying to balance support of the Reading and Parents Program (RAPP) and maintain self-determination. Building from this, I learnt the importance of continual advocacy, through prosperous and difficult times. I learnt that a slight change in a slightly related subject might completely cut funding for essential programs to non-profit organizations. I also took place in a community consultation regarding the

When looking at individual-based studies, one is looking at a smaller group of individuals and determining if they reach a specific outcome based on being exposed to a risk factor. With this information, an inference is made about the general population to determine if the stated exposure affects their chances on having the expected outcome that is discussed in the study. Since it is not a true representation of the population however, an investigator runs the risk of not having an accurate representation of the data in terms of the general population.

An epidemiologist job is to collect information on the disease that has been spread among a community. They will figure out how many people have fallen ill. Next step would be to find out the age, gender, and status. They want to find out when they became sick.

Text: Daniel, W. W. (2009). Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences, 9th edition. NY: John Wiley & Sons.

After completing the program, I worked as a Veterinary Public Health Officer and Veterinary Practitioner in Nigeria for three years. I continued my interest in healthcare and medical research, earning a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) at Western Kentucky University. My areas of study included disease outcome and prevention. At Western Kentucky, I participated in educational trainings, research projects and teaching. Furthermore, as a member and one of the leaders of the Kentucky Public Health Association, I administered various services to the community. My broader service to the community included working for the Housing Authority of Bowling Green, Kentucky where I mentored children in an after school

If Stephanie does decide to remain in a relationship with Geoff, she should set relationship boundaries. The relationship should be strictly professional during Geoff’s supervised practicum. I do not think it is possible for Stephanie to remain Geoff's supervisor at this point. Her judgment about Geoff might be affected; she may be willing to give him better grades or ignore bad behavior. It will be wise for Geoff to request for a new supervisor.

This career path is not predicted to grow more than is normal, at about 10% from 2012 to 2022 (“Epidemiologists” U.S. Bureau), The demand for epidemiologists is expected to remain strong in governments but jobs could be limited due to funding issues. However, the public has had an increased demand for those in this field as interest has grown in public health and epidemiology. It is a competitive job market, but at the same time, it is highly diverse, and those willing to adapt are bound to do better than those who are close-minded in this field (“Epidemiologists” U.S.

An opportunity to continue my search for knowledge presented itself, when I was awarded a scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Public Health. I knew that this experience would further develop my skills in epidemiology, environmental and occupational health practices, and health policy. These core subjects critical to public health are also synergistic with the practice of medicine. Furthermore, an MPH strengthens my ability to not only provide an elevated level of care, but also provides the tools to improve or develop policies that will benefit all future

Observational epidemiology is a study of disease where “the investigator ascertains exposure and outcome without assignment to an intervention” Observational studies have made important contributions to the knowledge and understanding of health-related conditions. These studies usually involve a large group of individuals as in a community. The purpose of this type of study is to determine the

Quantitative studies are primarily numbers based. They deal with large cohort groups as well as analyze large amounts of data. “A quantitative

Evidence based instruction is a collection of practices that have been tested and show a record of success and improvement. Evidence based instruction is based on information that is reliable and with verifiable as well as valid evidence that shows when this practice or program is implemented, there is a moderate to substantial chance that students will make strides in achievement. Research based means that there has been researched, but does not definitely imply success or achievement.