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Healthcare Careers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 2 years @ tech or community college |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 years @ college or university |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 years beyond Bachelor's Degree |
| Doctorate Degree | 2+ years beyond Bachelor's or Master's |
| Certification | requirements established by a professional association or government agency. |
| Registration | regulatory body that administers exams. |
| Licensure | when a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. |
| CEUs | Continuing education units |
| Professional | 4 plus years of college |
| Technologist/therapist | 3-4 years of college and work experience |
| Technician | 2 years or 3-4 years of on the job training |
| Aide or Assistant | specific number of hours or with the job training. |
| Therapeutic services | Maintain or change the health status of the patient over time |
| Diagnostic Services | Create a picture of patient health |
| Health Informatics | Provide functions that support and document patient care |
| Support Services | Provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care. |
| Biotechnology Research and Development | Use science and technology to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic health care |