Planning for Career Requirements Flashcards
Associate Degree Program
A basic education credential acquired through college or training programs, usually through a two-year program
Bachelor’s Degree
An education credential acquired through a college or university, traditionally a four-year program
Certificate
An official statement that proves the completion of a specialized training program in a particular field of study
Certification
The process of earning a certificate
Continuing Education
An academic program that professionals take to update the skills required for their specialties
Credentialing
The process of verifying a healthcare worker’s credentials
Credentials
Official qualifications that are awarded to people who demonstrate expertise or a specialization in a particular area
Direct Services Careers
Clinical or medical careers that work directly with patients
Doctorate
An expert-level education credential acquired through a doctoral program at a college or university
Education
Academic training that provides people with the skills, knowledge, and information necessary for acquiring careers
Health Informatics - Biotechnology Careers
Careers in information technology, medical equipment, and biotechnology
Health Science Technology Education
A technical training credential acquired through a special technical school
Licensure
The act of granting an expert-level credential that gives a person the privilege to practice his or her specialty as a professional
Master’s Degree
An advanced education credential acquired through a graduate program at a college or university
Registration
The process of becoming officially recognized by a professional association or government agency as having specialty qualifications
