dynamics 6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the categories of healthcare jobs?
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
Healthcare support occupations
Community and social service
Personal care and service
Do males or females take up 75% of workers in healthcare?
Females
How many jobs did healthcare provide in 2018?
18 million
How many jobs are projected to generate in 2019-2029?
2.4 million
What is the largest employer of healthcare workers?
Hospitals
What does the state use to protect the public from unqualified health practitioners?
Licensure
What are examples of voluntary health agencies?
American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Diabetes Association
What are specialty hospitals identified as?
Long-term care facilities
What are desirable traits for people in health care?
A desire to help others, a concern for the welfare of patients, and emotional stability
What percent is the demand for healthcare workers supposed to increase?
25%-52%
What is maldistribution in healthcare?
Healthcare workers are not distributed according to needs
What do dentists do?
Diagnose and treat problems with teeth and mouth, they give guidance on diet, brushing, flossing, and other aspects
What do dentists do in private practice?
Oversee administrative tasks, employ/supervise hygienists, dental assistants, and receptionists
What do orthodontists do?
Straighten teeth by applying pressure to teeth with braces
What do dental schools require for admission?
Bachelors degree
What courses should high school students take if interested in dentistry?
Biology, chemistry, physics, health, and mathematics
What do all dental schools require?
Dental Admissions Test
What degrees do most dental schools award?
Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Dental Medicine
What does dentistry require?
Diagnostic ability, manual skills, good visual memory, good judgment, self discipline, and good communication skills
Dental Hygienist:
Provide preventative care and must have a license in their state
Dental Assistant:
Sterilize instruments and equipment, states have different requirements
Dental Lab Tech:
No set level of education and need manual dexterity to perform duties
Why is a career in dentistry a good choice?
High number of dentists will retire
Endodontist:
A specialist who focuses on complex tooth problems that affect the tooth pulp
