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Unit 2: Health Care Careers Flashcards

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Bachelors degree

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4 years

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Masters degree

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Bachelors + 2 years

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Doctorate

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Masters + 2 or more years

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Certification

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A person has fulfilled requirements of education and meets the standards for a particular career

A person reaches education requirements and standards for a career

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Registration

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Performed by a regulatory body that administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel in a given health care area

Regulatory body administers examinations and maintains a qualified personnel list in a health care area

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Licensure

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A process where a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation

A gov agency allows individuals to work in a occupation

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Continuing education units (CEUs)

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Required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states

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Entrepreneur

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An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

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Secretary

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  • greets, answers phones, makes appts

* on the job training

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Associates degree

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2 years

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Hygienist

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  • clean teeth, exams, X-rays, documenting
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Dental assistant

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-assistant of the dentist, X-rays, dental care, impressions

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Dental laboratory technician

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Creates appliances for your teeth

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Endodontist

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Treatment within the teeth

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Prosthodontist

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Replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures

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Orthodontist

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Alignment or straightening of the teeth

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Pedodontist

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Dental treatment of children

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Periodontist

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Treatment in gums, bone, structure supporting the teeth

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EMT

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  • health departments, hospitals, fire, police

- basic emergency medical technician

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First responder

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  • First people to arrive on the scene

- provide safety, comfort until EMTs arrive

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EMT-P

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  • EMT-I + 9 months to 2 years training or associates degree

- allowed to give medicines

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Doctor of Medicine

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  • mD

- diagnoses, examinations, surgery, treat diseases and disorders

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

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Treats diseases/disorders; emphasis on the nervous, muscular, skeletal systems and relationship between the body, mind, and emotions

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine(DPM)

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of the feet or of the leg below the knee

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Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

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Focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and operation of the nervous system

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Gynecologist

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Female reproductive organs

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Obstetrician

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Pregnancy and childbirth

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Cardiologist

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Heart and blood vessels

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Gerontologist

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Elderly individuals

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Neurologist

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Brain and nervous system

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Oncologist

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Ophthalmologist

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Disorders of the eye

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Orthopedist

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Muscles and bones

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Otolaryngologist

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Ear, nose, and throat

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Pathologist

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Changes in organs, tissues, and cells

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Pediatrician

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Dermatologist

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Physiatrist

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Plastic surgeon

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Corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts

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Proctologist

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Lower part of the large intestine

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Psychologist

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Therapy of the mind

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Psychiatrist

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Studies the diseases and disorders of the mind

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Radiologist

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X-rays and radiation

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Sports medicine

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Prevention and treatment of injuries in athletic events

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Surgeon

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Correct deformities or treat injuries or disease

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Urologist

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Kidney, bladder or urinary system

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Physicians assistant (PA)

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  • under supervision of physicians

- medical histories, diagnostic tests, minor injuries

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Medical assistant (MA)

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-under physicians

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Social Worker

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Counselor; aid people who have difficulty coping with various problems

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Psychologist

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Study human behavior and help individuals deal with problems of everyday living

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Psychiatric/metal health technicians

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  • under supervision of psychiatrists or psychologists

- help patients follow treatment and rehab plans

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Funeral Director

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-support family, funeral details, organizes ceremony

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Embalmers

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-prepare the body for internment; preserve the body, apply cosmetics, dress the body

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Mortuary assiants

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  • work under supervision

- assist with preparation

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Registered Nurse(RN)

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-under physician, provides total care to patients

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Licensed practical nurse

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Provide patient care requiring technical knowledge

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Nurse assistant

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  • Work under RNs or LPNs

- provide care like baths, bed making, feeding , basic treatments

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Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

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  • health histories, basic examination, prescribe medicines

- RN with advanced education

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Nurse Midwife

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Provide total care for normal pregnancies

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