Physiology
3.2 Assignment
Professional Organizations
Directions: There are many health and medical-related professional organizations that provide membership, research,
community resources, standards, and certifications. For your assignment, research THREE organizations that are of interest to
you then complete the table below. Note: Be sure to write the information in your own words. Do not copy.
A list of sample organizations and websites is provided below. You do NOT have to choose from this list.
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American Heart Association
American Lung Association
American Dental Association
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
American Medical Association
American Council on Exercise
American Dietetic Association
American Nurses Association
American Counseling Association
World Health Organization
Below are some websites that may be helpful in your research:
Below are some websites that may be helpful in your research:
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National Health Council, “Membership Directory” http://www.nationalhealthcouncil.org/about-nhc/membership-directory
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Medline Plus, “Organizations Providing Health Information” https://medlineplus.gov/organizations/all_organizations.html
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Complete the table below. (1 point per box: 24 points total)
Name of Organization
What is the mission of this
organization?
What does this organization
do?
What community resources
does this organization offer?
Does this organization set
national standards or provide
certifications or training? If so,
describe.
Does this organization offer
membership or accept
donations? If so, what would
be the benefit of subscribing
to this organization?
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Organization #1
American Red Cross
Organization #2
American Cancer Society
prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of
emergencies by mobilizing the
power of volunteers and the
generosity of donors.
provides families with
emergency services, warm
meals, a place to sleep, clothing
and oftentimes comfort
Voluntary health organization To provide cures,
dedicated to eliminating
prevention, treatment and
cancer. Established in 1913. research for children and
families battling cancer.
Disaster response relief,
volunteer services, blood
services, training services,
service to armed forces,
home fire campaign,
international services.
CPR, AED, First Aid, Basic
Life Support, babysitting,
caregiving, lifeguard water
safety, and more
Yes, accepts donations.
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Organization #3
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
They promote healthy
lifestyles to prevent cancer,
research cancer and its
causes. Provide info,
answers, and support.
Offer programs and services
to cancer patients and
survivors and their families.
Provide emotional support.
All for free.
Treats the toughest
childhood cancers and
pediatric diseases. No cost
to families.
Provides training programs
that bring more diversity into
cancer research
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Yes, accepts donations
Yes, accepts donation.s
No cost to families.
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What interests you most about
this organization?
I love the bell ringer at
Christmas time
So many people are affected
by cancer.
My family donates to this
charity. Very special to me.
Source or website where you
found information about this
organization
www.redcross.org.
www.cancer.org.
www.stjude.org.
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