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Chapter 3 : Health
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| How long for a associate's degree | 2 years |
| How long for a bachelor's degree degree | 4+ years |
| what education comes after bachelor's degree | Master's degree |
| What is certification | recognition of a person has met specific requiremnts and standards established by an organizatio or agency |
| What is registration? | list of qualified persons in a particular health care field |
| What is licensure ? | a government agency authorizes a person to work in a specifc occupation |
| Scope of practice ? | procedure or skills of a health care professional that they are able to legally perform |
| why is scope of practice important ? | prevents an employee from performing task outside of their legal responsibilites |
| CEUs? | continuing education |
| why is CEUs important ? | keep skills current |
| What does an audiologist do? | treats and diagnoses disorders involving hearing |
| What does a respiratory therapist do ? | provides care to breathing or respiratory system |
| What does a speech-language pathologist do? | help with speech, language, and communication |
| What does an athletic trainer do ? | works with prevention and treatment of athletic injuries |
| What does a surgical technologist do ? | prepares supplies and surgical team during procedures |
| What does a social worker do ? | deal with social, emotional, and environmental problems with families |
| why are professional organization important? | support education, professional development, standards, networking, and career information |
| what are the major health science career pathways ? | Diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development |
| Why should you consider your interests and abilities when selecting a health care career? | important factor to consider when selecting a health care career |
| Why must health care workers continue learning throughout their careers? | to keep up research, technology, and treatment standards |
| what is an activity that is an example of professional development | attending conferences and contuining education programs |
| how many different healthcare careers are there ? | 250 |
| type of education designed to prepare students for careers immediately after high school | secondary hse |
| highest form of education in the following list: associates, masters, doctorate, bachelors | doctoral |
| ST | SPEECH THERAPY |
| OT | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY |
| PT | physical therapy |