Mod. A (1-2,10-11,31-34) Flashcards
short-term memory
memory that holds a small amount of information for a short time
long-term memory
memory that is stored and can be retrieved throughout a person’s lifetime
how long does short-term memory last?
just under a minute (average is 15-20 seconds)
several ways to learn:
- through study
- through instruction
- through experience, practice, or repitition
SMART
be /specific/ make goal /measurable/ make goal /attainable/ make goal /result oriented/ make goals /trackable/
prioritizing
deciding which situations require the most attention and then listing them according to their importance
habit
pattern of thought
SQ3R
survey question read recite review
KWL
know
want to know
learned
reliability
doing your job well and others can count (rely) on you
integrity
honest and straightforward
confidential
private
ethically
doing the right thing
diplomacy
tact
tactful
considerate and thoughtful
compassion
providing a sensitive emotional support
empathy
understanding how people feel by putting yourself in their place
compromise
make a decision based on mutual agreement
consensus
majority opinion
dexterity
ability to move with skill or ease
ambulatory
walk-in
administrative
office protocols and finances
clinical
patient care
CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
ABHES
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
AAMA
American Association of Medical Assistants
AMT
American Medical Technologists
resume
a document that outlines your skills and experiences to let a physician-employer see at a glance how you can contribute to his/her practice
eponym
the name of a specific person (or place or thing) for whom (which) something is being named
punctuality
being on time
efficiency
helps the office run smoothly
