HSC and A Chapter 2 Flashcards
What type of education will prepare a students for an entry level position after graduation?
high school education
What type of diploma do most occupation require at the least
high school diploma
What type of schools are sometime referred to as vocational, trade or proprietary schools?
technical schools
What education usually offers a two year degree known as a associate’s degree?
community college
High level healthcare positions require an advanced degree known as what?
a doctorate
What does MD stand for?
medical doctor
what does DVM stand for?
a veterinarian
When is a licensure awarded?
when an individual meets the requirements for a certain 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?
pathologist
to be a clinical laboratory technician, what is the general education required?
two years of community college or technical school
What percent of people over 65 have vision problems?
96%
What are the three types of eye care doctors?
ophthalmologist, optician, optometrists.
What does OD stand for?
doctor of optometry
How long does optometry school last?
about years
What radiation badges are worn by employees working with radiation to ensure that they are not being exposed to dangerous levels or radiation?
dosimeters
Who are the doctors who specialize in the use of diagnostic imaging to diagnose and treat diseases?
radiologists
Who are the doctors who specialize in cancer treatment using radiation?
radiation oncologists
What degree is required to become a health unity coordinator or a medical records clerk?
one or more years in a career or technical education program
What degree is require to become a registered health information technician?
bachelors degree
What degree is require to become a registered health information administrator?
a associates degree
What degree is required to become a human resource generalist?
a masters degree or professional degree
What does HUC stand for?
health unit coordinator
What degree is required to become a support services technician?
associate’s degree
What degree is required to become a central services supervisor or coordinator as well as dietetic intern or registered dietitian?
bachelor’s degree
Who is responsible for providing patient’s with safe and nutritional meals?
food services
Who is responsible for medical equipment maintenance?
biomedical equipment technicians
Who is responsible for maintains the cleanliness of the healthcare environment?
housekeeping services
What healthcare pathway includes jobs that are highly scientific?
biotechnology research and development
Who is responsible for maintaining the equipment used in a laboratory?
laboratory assistants and technicians
