Introduction to Healthcare - Chapter 1:Questions and Answers
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
,Nephrologist - ansKidneys
Neurologist - ansBrain and nervous system
Obstetrician - ansAssists women with pregnancy and childbirth
Oncologist - ansDiagnoses and treats tumors (cancer)
Ophthalmologist - ansEyes
Orthopedist - ansMuscles and bones
Otolaryngologist or Otorhinolaryngologist - ansEar, nose and throat
Paramedic - ansCertificate or Associate's degree
1-2 years
Licensed by states:
1. Most require certification from National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians
2. Complete state approved paramedic course that meets or
exceeds the US Dept of Transportation National Standard
Curriculum
3. Pass written and practical exams
4. Pass a state-approved psychomotor exam
Pathologist - ansDiagnoses disease by studying changes in organs, tissues and cells
, Pediatrician - ansPromotes wellness and treats children
Plastic Surgeon - ansPerforms corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts
Proctologist - ansLower part of the large intestine
Psychiatrist - ansMind
Radiologist - ansUses x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases
Registration - ansBeing placed on an official list (registry) after meeting the educational and testing
requirements for the profession
Sports Medicine Physician - ansPrevents and treats injuries sustained in athletic events and physical activities
Surgeon - ansPerforms surgery to correct deformities and treat injuries and diseases
Therapeutic and Treatment Occupations - Definition - ansProvide services that assist patients to regain or attain
maximum wellness
Things to think about when choosing an occupation - ans~ Educational background
~ Time requirement for education
~ Natural abilities
~ Types of activities enjoyed
~ Preferences for workplace conditions and environment
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
,Nephrologist - ansKidneys
Neurologist - ansBrain and nervous system
Obstetrician - ansAssists women with pregnancy and childbirth
Oncologist - ansDiagnoses and treats tumors (cancer)
Ophthalmologist - ansEyes
Orthopedist - ansMuscles and bones
Otolaryngologist or Otorhinolaryngologist - ansEar, nose and throat
Paramedic - ansCertificate or Associate's degree
1-2 years
Licensed by states:
1. Most require certification from National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians
2. Complete state approved paramedic course that meets or
exceeds the US Dept of Transportation National Standard
Curriculum
3. Pass written and practical exams
4. Pass a state-approved psychomotor exam
Pathologist - ansDiagnoses disease by studying changes in organs, tissues and cells
, Pediatrician - ansPromotes wellness and treats children
Plastic Surgeon - ansPerforms corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts
Proctologist - ansLower part of the large intestine
Psychiatrist - ansMind
Radiologist - ansUses x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases
Registration - ansBeing placed on an official list (registry) after meeting the educational and testing
requirements for the profession
Sports Medicine Physician - ansPrevents and treats injuries sustained in athletic events and physical activities
Surgeon - ansPerforms surgery to correct deformities and treat injuries and diseases
Therapeutic and Treatment Occupations - Definition - ansProvide services that assist patients to regain or attain
maximum wellness
Things to think about when choosing an occupation - ans~ Educational background
~ Time requirement for education
~ Natural abilities
~ Types of activities enjoyed
~ Preferences for workplace conditions and environment
