Unit 1 Discussion – Introductions and Unit Topic Discussion

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Discussion: Unit 1, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CT

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:

Your name and a description of your current job. (If not currently employed, what are your employment expectations when you complete your program?)
What degree are you pursuing?
How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?
Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family or other picture that includes you). If not a self-portrait describe where you are in the picture.

Then, select one of the topics covered in this unit. Respond to the following in your primary post:

Why did you choose this topic?
Why is it important for you to be informed about this topic?
Provide one example of how you will engage the topic in your profession (example: conversations with patients, interactions with physicians, processing insurance claims, etc.)
In approximately 250 words, summarize the topic for your classmates.
Provide five bullet points to solidify key points or takeaways.
You must include a minimum of two scholarly sources.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.

Cite any resources/references in APA formatting that were used in the discussion – if applicable.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Please post 2 peer responses.

In the response posts, include the following:

In approximately 150 words, evaluate your classmates topic summary.
Incorporate in-text citations to support your evaluation
Visit your classmates scholarly sources. Provide one additional bullet point as a key point/takeaway that your classmate did not already address, or provide deeper context to the point.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.