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dynamics 6 Flashcards

1
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What are the categories of healthcare jobs?

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Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
Healthcare support occupations
Community and social service
Personal care and service

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Do males or females take up 75% of workers in healthcare?

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Females

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3
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How many jobs did healthcare provide in 2018?

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18 million

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How many jobs are projected to generate in 2019-2029?

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2.4 million

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5
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What is the largest employer of healthcare workers?

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Hospitals

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What does the state use to protect the public from unqualified health practitioners?

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Licensure

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7
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What are examples of voluntary health agencies?

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American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Diabetes Association

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What are specialty hospitals identified as?

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Long-term care facilities

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What are desirable traits for people in health care?

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A desire to help others, a concern for the welfare of patients, and emotional stability

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10
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What percent is the demand for healthcare workers supposed to increase?

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25%-52%

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What is maldistribution in healthcare?

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Healthcare workers are not distributed according to needs

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What do dentists do?

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Diagnose and treat problems with teeth and mouth, they give guidance on diet, brushing, flossing, and other aspects

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What do dentists do in private practice?

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Oversee administrative tasks, employ/supervise hygienists, dental assistants, and receptionists

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What do orthodontists do?

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Straighten teeth by applying pressure to teeth with braces

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What do dental schools require for admission?

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Bachelors degree

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What courses should high school students take if interested in dentistry?

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Biology, chemistry, physics, health, and mathematics

17
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What do all dental schools require?

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Dental Admissions Test

18
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What degrees do most dental schools award?

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Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Dental Medicine

19
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What does dentistry require?

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Diagnostic ability, manual skills, good visual memory, good judgment, self discipline, and good communication skills

20
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Dental Hygienist:

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Provide preventative care and must have a license in their state

21
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Dental Assistant:

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Sterilize instruments and equipment, states have different requirements

22
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Dental Lab Tech:

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No set level of education and need manual dexterity to perform duties

23
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Why is a career in dentistry a good choice?

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High number of dentists will retire

24
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Endodontist:

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A specialist who focuses on complex tooth problems that affect the tooth pulp

25
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Periodontist:

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A gum specialist

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