Chapter 7

Question 1

3 Desirable Traits for Health Careers

Answer 1

1. A strong desire to help others
2. A genuine concern for the welfare of patients and others
3. The patience and emotional maturity to deal with people of diverse backgrounds in stressful situations.

Question 2

3 Broad Categories of Healthcare

Answer 2

1. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
2. Healthcare Support Occupations
3. Community and Social Service Occupations

Question 3

Healthcare Practitioners

Answer 3

• Provide direct clincal care
  (physicians, registered nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, etc.)

Question 4

Health Technologists and Technicians

Answer 4

• support the work of pracitioners
  (clinical laboratory technologists and technicians, diagnostic-related technologists and technicians, medical
  records specialists, licensed practical and vocational nurses.)

Question 5

Health Care Support Occupations

Answer 5

• represent the largest number of healthcare workers, and typically work under physicians, registered nurses, dentists, etc.
  (home health and personal care aides,
  nursing assistants, medical assistants, dental assistants)

Question 6

Community and Social Services Occupations

Answer 6

• professionals who often works in healthcare settings
  (social workers, substance abuse/behavioral
  disorders/mental health counselors, and health educators)

Question 7

5 Major Industries that Employ Healthcare Workers

Answer 7

1. Hospitals
2. Offices of Health Pracititioners
3. Nursing and Residental Facilities
4. Home Health Services
5. Outpatient, laboratory, and other ambulatory services.

Question 8

4 Steps of the Career Exploration Process

Answer 8

1.Visit several departments within the facilities.
2. Set up an interview with a health worker in a discipline
of interest.
3.Visit laboratories.
4. Ask about the philosophy of each facility you visit.