Occupation information for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Supervise laboratory sessions.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public health, stress management, and work site health promotion.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

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• Back or lumbar or sacral orthopedic softgoods
• Dental saliva ejectors or oral suction devices
• Desktop computers
• Digital camcorders or video cameras
• Digital cameras

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer based training software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Medical software
• Word processing software

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