Exam 1 Study Guide 1 Flashcards
type of training: family physicians
family practice residency program after med school
length of training: family physicians
3 years
scope of practice: family physicians
cradle to grave
setting: family physicians
mostly outpatient
type of training: internists
internist residency after med school
length of training: internist
3 years
scope of practice: internists
typically pts in hospitals: cardiovascular, GI stuff, etc.
setting: internists
- mostly hospitalized pts
- small portion outpatient
type of training: pediatricians
pediatric residency program after medical school
length of training: pediatricians
3 years
scope of practice: pediatricians
- typically pts under 18
- can provide care to any age
setting: pediatricians
- 1st year: hospital
- 2nd/3rd year: inpatient and outpatient
type of training: nurse practitioner
- graduate from RN program
- enroll in NP program
length of training: nurse practitioner
varies based on program focus
scope of practice: NP
depends on state
- can be ind practitioners
- may practice only under physician supervision
What are NPs able to do in all states?
prescribe medications
setting: nurse practitioner
IP and OP
type of training: PA
undergrad program
length of study: PA
2 years
scope of practice: PA
work under supervising physician
setting: PA
IP and OP
type of training: PT
- postgraduate degree
- minimum req: master’s
length of study: PT
3-4 years
scope of practice: PT
NMS problems
setting: PT
IP and OP
