Dynamics of Healthcare in Society Chapter 2 questions with correct answers

Accreditation Answer An educational institution that is recognized by an outside agency, such as national board or commission, as having standards that qualify graduates for professional practice Licensure Answer The granting of a license to a health care professional who has met fundamental standards for performing a job, as required by a state Registration Answer A professional designation indicating that professional has graduated from an accredited school and passed a standardized national exam administered by a nongovernmental agency Certification Answer A credential from a professional organization that shows a health care workers meets the requirements set by the certifying organization to demonstrate mastery of job Healthcare career clusters Answer Therapeutic services, Diagnostic services, Health Informatics, Support Services and Biotechnology Therapeutic services Answer Treatment for patients or animals Diagnostic services Answer Determine the presence, absence or extent of disease and provide data on the effectiveness of treatment Health informatics Answer Involve managing medical information, using computers and other means