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Baja California (Mexico : State) Gray whale Marine habitat conservation Medical informatics Vocational guidance Medical science Vocational guidance Public Health Informatics Vocational guidance Spanish drama Spanish literature Sustainable aquaculture Therapeutics Vocational guidanceSummary: Although it requires far less time and training, the job of Physician Assistant brings with it many of the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. This program explores the responsibilities of the Physician Assistant, the skills and personality traits needed to become one, and the financial and personal advantages that most people in the position enjoy. Including interviews with both young...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Many people think occupational therapy helps with employment or career guidance. This program clears up any misunderstanding and gives students a solid overview of what an O.T. Assistant does. Illustrating the responsibilities of the O.T.A. and the skills and personal qualities needed to become one, the video also describes the pay level and personal satisfaction that many people in the job...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: This is the story of how local people in Baja, Mexico, stopped hunting "devil-fish" (gray whales), and instead developed a whale-watching co-op that now caters to tourists from all over the world. They're also getting rich by setting fishing rules for themselves that are stricter than the government regulations.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2012
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Summary: Many young people are interested in entry-level healthcare jobs that balance clinical duties with administrative functions. This program illustrates the ins and outs of just such a position—the certified medical assistant. The video examines a CMA’s typical responsibilities, such as maintaining patient records, managing a physician’s schedule, and preparing examining rooms, as well as the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Intellectual Nise and her seemingly featherbrained sister Finea are in need of husbands-a situation their mother has well in hand. It's the penniless poet and cavalier Laurencio for Nise, and the vain Liseo for Finea.until Laurencio learns about Finea's generous dowry. Wit and romance abound in Manuel Iborra's effervescent film adaptation of the classic La Dama Boba. Jose Coronado, Silvia...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In this video, viewers are able to focus on those health care jobs which are more heavily involved in caring for people. Emergency medical technicians provide basic life support procedures before patients are transported. We learn about the various levels of experience and how they differ. The duties of nurses, therapists, and assistants are also covered, including training, job skills, and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Of all the healthcare disciplines, physical therapy may require the widest range of talents and interests. This program profiles the jobs of physical therapy assistant and aide, detailing their responsibilities, essential skills, and differences. The video explores the duties the assistant and aide must perform-such as helping patients under the supervision of a physical therapist, performing...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: The aging of the baby boomer generation will dramatically increase the need for home care, opening up opportunities in a frequently overlooked field. This program explores the challenging and deeply satisfying work of the home health aide and the personal care assistant—revealing the skills and special personality traits these jobs require and the personal rewards that come from helping people...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008