Select one of the following options to complete this assignment:

• Your current role in a hospital setting

• A professional role, such as an administrator, a nurse, respiratory therapist, health information specialist, physical therapist, or radiology technologist. Write a paper that summarizes the certifications and continuing education that would be appropriate for a professional role in a hospital or other applicable health care setting. Your paper should:

• Identify a professional organization that would provide professional development opportunities for the role you have selected.

• Describe the professional development and other opportunities the professional organization would provide to you as a member.

• Explain the importance of being a member in a professional organization.