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Unit 4
Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker (updated)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an ____. | bachelor’s degree |
| A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____. | licensure |
| In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called ____. | continuing education units (CEU) |
| A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college plus work experience is ____. | technologist or therapist |
| An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an ____. | entrepreneur |
| A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the | periodontics |
| A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth is ____. | endodontics |
| A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures is ____. | prosthodontic |
| A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/an ____. | dermatologist |
| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____. | pediatrician |
| A medical specialist who uses X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease is a/an ____. | radiologist |
| A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an ____. | oncologist |
| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an ____. | ophthalmologist |
| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an ____. | orthopedist |
| A medical specialist who treats disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____. | gastroenterologist |
| An example of a health career in the NHCSS information services cluster is ____. | medical illustrator |
| An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic cluster is ____. | dental hygienist |
| Provide emergency, prehospital care to accident victims | Emergency medical technician |
| Manage the operation of a health care facility | Health care administrator |
| Organize and code patient records, gather statistical data | Medical records technician |
| Dispense medications and provide information on drugs | Pharmacist |
| Use recreational and leisure activities as a form of treatment | Recreational therapist |
| Operate the heart-lung machines | Perfusionist |
| Study human behavior; help individuals deal with the problems of living | Psychologist |
| Operate machine to record electrical activity in the brain | Electroencephalographic technologist |
| Dentist specializing in alignment or straightening of the teeth | Orthodontist |
| Works under supervision of dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth | Dental hygienist |
| Study tissues, fluids, and cells of the body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease | Medical laboratory technologist |
| Order, maintain, and stock all of the equipment and supplies used in a health care facility | Central/sterile supply worker |
| Nurse assistants who provide care for patients in long-term care facilities | Geriatric assistant |
| Assess nutritional needs of individuals and manage food service systems | Dietitian |
| Provide care to individuals with hearing problems | Audiologist |
| Doctor of Medicine | MD |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | DDS |
| Occupational Therapist | OT |
| Certified Medical Assistant | CMA |
| Veterinarian | DVM or VMD |
| Registered Nurse | RN |
| Nurse Midwife | CNM |
| Nurse Practitioner | CRNP |
| Optometrist | OD |
| Registered Veterinary Technician VTR | VTR |
| Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist | CMT |
| Doctor of Osteopathy | DO |
| Physical Therapist | PT |
| Doctor of Chiropractic | DC |
| EKG or ECG | Electrocardiographic Technician |
| CBET | Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician |
| CST | Certified Surgical Technologist |
| TR | Recreational Therapist |
| EMT-P or EMT-4 | Paramedic |
| What degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree. | A master’s degree |
| When a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career what is it called? | Certification |
| Workers that are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas.. | Multicompetent or multiskilled |
| It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for: | health occupations. |
| Collects blood and prepare it for testing. | Phlebotomists |
| Who uses X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease. | Radiologic technologists |
| Physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness. | Psychiatrists are |
| Works under the supervision of a doctor called a pathologist. | Medical laboratory technologists |
| Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability. | Physical therapists |
| Operate the dialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function. | Dialysis technicians |
| Doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals. | Veterinarians |
| For most health careers, graduation from an ________program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted. | accredited |
| A medical doctor who provides physical medicine and rehabilitation. | A physiatrist |
| Uses massage, bodywork, and therapeutic touch to muscles to provide pain relief, improve lymphatic circulation, and relieve stress. | A massage therapist |
| Many health care ______ must work under the direction or guidance of physicians or dentists. | entrepreneurs |
| What programs can prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation? | (HSE) health science education |
| Career cluster specialities include biotechnology research and development and health informatics are examples of | National Consortium for Health Science Education |
| Use ultrasound to diagnosis heart conditions | Echocardiographers |
| Use ultrasound to diagnoses disorders of blood vessels | Vascular technologists |
| A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an | gerontologist |
| A medical specialist who treats diseases of the female reproductive system is/an | gynecologist |
| An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards biotechnology research and development cluster is a/an | forensic science technician |
| Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases | epidemiologist |
| provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions | genetic counselor |
| The National Healthcare Standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the | health informatics services |
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