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