EXPLORING BIOTECHNOLOGY - NC FFA

M. Physical TherapistN. VeterinarianO. Other health care careersEB10.05EB10.06Create a personal career development plan.A. Investigate at least one health career by using the Internet togather additional information on the career.B. Create a Career Development Plan.Demonstrate professional qualities and leadership skills.A. Demonstrate the standards of a professional appearance asthey apply to uniforms, clothing, shoes, nails, hair, jewelry, andmakeup.1. Uniformsa. Many biotechnology and healthcare professionsrequire a uniformb. Should be neat, well fitting, clean and no wrinklesc. In some agencies, colors identify groups of workers2. Clothinga. If regular clothing worn, it should be clean, neat andwell fittingb. Should be appropriate for the jobc. Washable is bestd. Wear a name badge or ID as required by facility3. Shoesa. Some careers require special shoesb. Low heels usually bestc. In most careers, avoid tennis shoes or sandals4. Nailsa. Part of good personal hygieneb. Short and cleanc. Avoid nail polish, or wear clear/colorlessd. Use lotion to prevent frequently washed hands frombecoming chapped or dry5. Haira. Keep in clean and neatb. Avoid extreme hairstyles and hair ornamentsc. If job requires close patient contact or safety concerns,long hair should be pinned back or a hair net worm asrequired by the specific industry6. Jewelrya. Usually not permitted, except watch, wedding ring, andsmall pierced earringsb. Body jewelry (nose, eyebrow, tongue piercing) isusually not permitted in a healthcare facility and somebiotechnology industries7. Makeupa. Used to create a natural, attractive appearanceb. Avoid excessive makeupEB6828 Exploring Biotechnology – Content OutlineMay 200414