Careers in Health Care Flashcards
high school = ________ education
secondary
education factors depend on ________ and can vary from ________
different factors
state to state
some careers that do not require any training after high school:
CNA, Phlebotomy, EMT Basic, First Responder, EKG Tech, Pharmacy Tech
training after high school = ________ education
post-secondary
post-secondary education training can be accomplished at:
vocational/technical schools
community colleges
online schools
university
training while working on the job
on the job
specific high school and technical classes
HSTE (Health Science Technology Education)
vocational/technical school of community college, two years post-secondary (LPN, Radiology Tech)
associate’s degree
awarded by colleges and universities; four years post-secondary (RNBSN)
bachelor’s degree
two or more years post bachelor’s degree (MS, MA, MSN, PT, OT)
master’s degree
awarded by college or university; two to six years post master’s degree (psychologist, pharmacist)
Doctorate (PhD)
awarded by a medical school; four year programs (psychiatrist, pediatrician, orthopedist)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
usually requires four or more years of college; often get an advance degree
(RN, MD)
professional
usually requires three to four years of college; work experience needed (PT, OT, Dietician, Medical technologist)
technologist/therapist
usually requires two year associate’s degree (radiology tech) or special health occupation education (pharmacy tech, EMT) ; three to four years of on the job training (medical lab technician)
technician
