Chapter 3 DHO Review

This group of careers is directed toward changing the health status of the patient over time.

A broad category encompassing physicians and other individuals who work under the supervision of physicians

It's important to make sure that a technical school, college, or university offers accredited programs before enrolling.

A common health care trend where a worker can perform a variety of tasks or skills.

An example of a Support Services Career is:

1-2yrs in an HSE program, Associate’s Degree, or 2-4yrs of on-the-job training. Ex: Dental Assistant, & Nurse Assistant

Benefits for members of professional organizations does not include

Awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually takes about 4 years.

Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, & Optician are examples of what group of careers?

Secondary education means

Methods used to ensure the skill and competency of health care personnel and to protect the consumer or patient.

This career group has treatment directed toward allowing patients to function at their maximum capacity.

Careers that work with cells and cell products from humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms.

An example of a Nursing Career is:

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

This group of careers is involved with creating a picture of the health status of a patient at a single point in time

This career group involves preparation of the body, performance of a ceremony, and cremation or burial of the remains.

Awarded by a career/technical school or community college after completion of a prescribed 2 year course of study.

Educational requirements for health care careers depends on

Basic preparation for a health care career should include the sciences, social studies,

Career group that focuses on helping people who have mental or emotional disorders/developmentally delayed.

Health care workers may have different CEU requirements depending on what state they practice in.

An example of an Emergency Medical services career is:

Procedures, processes, and actions that are legally permitted in keeping with the terms of their professional license.

Career level of 4+ years of college. And examples include Medical Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, & Physical Therapist.

An example of a Biotechnology Research & Development Career is:

“What does a worker need to know and be able to do to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective health care?”

Health care workers do not need to worry about the state requirements regarding CEU's for their given careers.

An example of a Dental career is:

An example of a Diagnostic Service Career is:

This career group is involved with documentation of patient records and health information.

A secondary program that prepares students for immediate employment in many health care careers or for more education.

Post-secondary education means

An individual who organizes and manages a business and assumes it's risks.

Graduation from this kind of program is required for most health care careers.