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PHS Ch 6
Career Skills in Therapeutic Services
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| clinical training | term that describes hands-on work with patients that students do under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. |
| collaborate | to work together; to consult with each other. |
| cover letter | a message sent with a résumé to introduce the job applicant and give the reasons he or she is applying for a particular job; also called a letter of application. |
| delegate | to direct another healthcare worker to perform a care task that is within that worker’s training and experience and within the scope of practice of the licensed provider giving the direction |
| empathy | the ability to identify with another person’s feelings and thoughts. |
| interview etiquette | accepted appearance and behavior for the interview process. |
| multidisciplinary healthcare team | a group of healthcare workers from different healthcare specialties, each providing specific services to the patient. |
| personal protective equipment (PPE) | equipment such as gloves, masks, gowns, respirators, and eyewear worn to protect skin, clothing, and the respiratory tract from infectious agents. |
| postgraduate | term that describes education and training completed after receiving a bachelor’s degree. |
| range of motion (ROM) | the full extent of movement for a joint. |
| residents | (1) individuals living in long-term care facilities; (2) medical school graduates who are completing the last portion of their medical training before becoming licensed physicians. |
| standard precautions | steps that a healthcare worker takes with all patients to prevent the spread of infection. |
| tact | the ability to communicate difficult or embarrassing information without giving offense. |
| technical training | education lasting two years or less and leading to an industry certificate, a technical diploma, or an associate’s degree. |
| therapeutic | term that describes treatment given to maintain or restore health. |
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