Unit 1 Lesson 3: Teamwork is key Flashcards
US job growth rates compared to US healthcare job growth
Overall, occupations in the United States are expected to grow by 7.4 percent between 2016 and 2026, while healthcare careers are supposed to grow at the much higher rate of 18 percent during the same time. But some healthcare jobs are expected to grow even faster than that.
Fastest Growing Healthcare Careers:
- Home Health Aide 47%
- Personal Care Aide 39%
- Physician Assistant 37%
- Nurse Practitioner 36%
- Physical Therapy Assistant 31%
- Physical Therapy Aide 29%
- Medical Assistant 29%
- Genetic Counselor 29%
- Occupational Therapy Assistant 29%
- Physical Therapist 28%
- Massage Therapist 26%
What does scope of practice mean?
Each allied health professional’s role has a detailed scope of practice—the set of actions, procedures, and practices that their license allows them to perform.
Describe how each worker is responsible in their own area
Each worker is responsible for having competence in all the areas within their defined scope of practice but also to not attempt something that they are not permitted to do. A dietician wouldn’t give a shot, a dental assistant wouldn’t perform foot surgery, and a genetic counselor is not allowed to diagnose an eye problem. But within their role, each professional must perform their duties well.
What are some types of Physician
Pediatrician, Cardiologist, Allergist, Obstetrician, Family Physician, Surgeon
What is the role of a Physician?
Doctors are responsible for decisions about patient care, based on diagnosis and treatment plans. Some teams may have many doctors with different specialties, like an anesthesiologist and a surgeon, who need to coordinate treatment.
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Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse
What is the role of a nurse?
Nurses give direct care to patients, with different levels of education allowing them to do everything from basic bedside care to more complex medical interventions like prescribing medications. Nurses are often a crucial link in the team, helping coordinate treatment with all the other specialties and maintaining good records for the team to consult.
Describe types if medical assitants?
Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Allied Health Assistant
What is a role of a medical assitant?
Performing both administrative and clinical roles, medical assistants may take patient histories and prepare exam rooms but also arrange laboratory testing, answer the phone, and maintain medical records.
