4 Types of health care occupations - ans1. Therapeutic and Treatment
2. Diagnostic
3. Health Information Management
4. Environmental
7 Essentials Qualities of Health Care Professionals - ans1. Care about others
2. Have integrity
3. Be dependable
4. Work well with others
5. Be flexible
6. Be willing to learn
7. Strive to be cost conscious
Anesthesiologist - ansAdministers medication to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery
Cardiologist - ansHeart and blood vessels
Career Ladders - ansPositions in an occupational area that require different amounts of education and training
Certification - ansPerson has met predetermined standards
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - ansAssociate's or Bachelor's degree
2-4 years
Licensed by states:
1. Graduate from accredited dental hygiene school
, 2. Pass national board exam by American Dental Association
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
3. Pass state and/or locally administered clinical exams
4. Pass state exam covering dental hygiene law
Dermatologist - ansSkin
Emergency Physician - ansTreats acute illnesses and injuries
Endocrinologist - ansEndocrine system (glands)
Family Practice Physician - ansPromotes wellness and treats individuals in all age groups
Gastroenterologist - ansStomach and intestines
Gerontologist - ansPromotes wellness and treats older persons
Gynecologist - ansFemale reproductive organs
Integrity - ans~ Be honest at all times
~ Respect the privacy of others
~ Be loyal to the employer
~ Accept responsibility for one's actions
Internist - ansInternal organs, including the lungs, heart, glands, intestines, and kidneys
Licensure - ansGranted permission by government agencies (usually state) to legally perform certain acts