How many different health care careers are there? Right Ans - Over 250
Courses that provide a good foundation for health careers Right Ans -
English, science, math, social studies, key boarding, computer applications
Associate's degree Right Ans - 2 years /community or junior college
Bachelor's Degree Right Ans - a four year degree /university
Master's degree//Graduate degree Right Ans - 2 additional years
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) Right Ans - average 3-5 additional years
Certification Right Ans - Must fulfill requirements of education and
performance as mandated by a certain association
Registration Right Ans - Required by some health care occupations
qualified personnel are placed on a registry
Licensure Right Ans - gov. authorizes you to do "your thing"
deals w/regulation by individual states
must maintain certain standards to keep license
Accreditation Right Ans - Graduate from an accredited program before
receiving certification, registration, and/or licensure
Continuing Education Units Right Ans - are required to renew licenses or
maintain certification or registration in many states.
The _______ is worth the _________ Right Ans - tassel; hassle
professional organization Right Ans - an organization of people in a
particular occupation that requires considerable training and specialized
skills
, professional development Right Ans - Provide publications, seminars,
conferences, and CEUs to keep members current with accurate information
relating to the career.
Career information Right Ans - promote the health care career by
providing information about the career, encouraging networking among
members, and educating the public about the career
Influence legislation Right Ans - monitor legislative and regulatory actions,
advocate for laws that affect the health care career inform legislators of the
impact of specific laws, provide public awareness of legal matters affecting the
a career, and alert members about legal requirements
Assistance with certification, registration, or licensure Right Ans - Offer
certification or registration examinations, assist with testing and assessment
of individuals in the career, and help define and endorse the standards of
practice for the career
financial support Right Ans - provide grants for research, education,
scholarships, and other specific causes
code of ethics Right Ans - Establish a standard of conduct or code of
behavior for the profession
Assistance (aide) Right Ans - one year or less
usually combines classroom and OTJ training
technician Right Ans - 2 years (associates) I.e. lab tech or dental tech
Technologist Right Ans - 3-4 years(bachelors) respiratory therapist
professional Right Ans - 4+ years with bachelors, masters, or doctorate
degree// doctor, dentist, pharmacist
Multi skilled worker Right Ans - workers who can perform a variety of
health care skills
Entrepreneur Right Ans - a person who organizes and operates a business
or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.