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key terms
chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accreditation | official approval of a program from a professional organization |
| approval | official acceptance from professional organization |
| certification | verification that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
| continuing education units (CEUs) | credits for participation in a continuing education program |
| informed consent | consent to a procedure with full understanding of the risks and the right to refuse to undergo the procedure |
| phelbotomy | practice of drawing blood |
| protected health information (PHI) | any part of a patient's health information that is linked to information that identifies the patient |
| standards | established requirements used in an accredited program |