c2 Flashcards
What type of education will prepare a student for an entry-level position after graduation?
high school education
What type of diploma do most occupations require at the least?
high school diploma
What types of schools are sometimes referred to as vocational, trade, or proprietary schools?
technical schools
What education usually offers a two-year degree known as an associate’s degree?
community college
High level healthcare positions usually require an advanced degree known as what?
a doctorate
What does MD stand for?
medical doctor
What does DVM stand for?
verterinarian
When is a licensure awarded?
when the individual meets the qualifications for a particular occupation
What degree is needed to become a registered nurse (RN)?
at least an associate’s degree in nursing
What is the branch of medicine that involves the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and nearby structures?
dentistry
How long does dental school usually last?
four years
Who are the individuals who conduct laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in the patients of other doctors?
pathologists
To be a clinical laboratory technician, what is the general education required?
two years of community college or a vocational program
What percent of people ove the age of 65 have vision problems?
96%
What are the three types of eyecare professionals?
ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians
What does OD stand for?
doctor of optometry
How long does optometry school usually last?
four years
What radiation badges are worn by employees working with radiation to ensure that they are not being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation?
dosimeters
Who are the medical doctors who specialize in the use of diagnostic imaging to diagnose and treat disease?
radiologists
Who are the doctors who specialize in cancer treatment using radiation?
radiation oncologists
What is required to become a health unit coordinator or a medical records clerk?
one or more years in a career or technical educaiton program
What degree is required to become a registered health information technician?
associate’s degree
What degree is required to become a registered ehalth information administrator?
bachelor’s degree
What degree is required to become a human resources technician?
associate’s degree
What degree is required to become a human resources generalist?
master’s degree or professional degree
What does HUC stand for?
Health Unit Coordinator
What degree is required to become a support services technician?
associate’s degree
What degree is required to become a central services supervisor or coordinator, as well as a dietetic intern or registered dietitian?
bachelor’s degree
Who is reponsible for providing patieent’s with safe, nutritional meals?
food services
Who is reponsible for the cleanliness of the healthcare environment?
housekeeping services
Who is responsible for medical equipment maintenance?
biomedical equipment technicians
What healthcare pathway includes jobs that are highly scientific?
biotechnology research and development
Who is responsible for maintaining the equipment used in a laboratory?
laboratory assistants and technicians
