Health Occs Flashcards
(31 cards)
Audiology requires an undergraduate degree in either health sciences or medical sciences (True or False)
FALSE - undergrad degree can be in any field, as long as pre-requisite courses are met (bio, physics, linguistics, psych, stats)
What is the minimum GPA for a masters degree in audiology?
3.3
How may hours of supervised clinical practicum is required to become a certified audiologist?
350 hours
How many universities in Canada offer a degree in audiology?
5
How long is a masters degree in audiology?
2-3 years
Most audiologists are women (True or False)
TRUE - 94%
What is the percent chance of unemployment with a degree in audiology?
3.1%
Audiology is considered the 2nd least stressful job in 2015
TRUE
Which college regulates the profession of audiology in Ontario?
The College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
Under the RHPA, Audiologists are authorized to perform which of the following controlled acts:
a) Putting an instrument, hand, or finger, into a natural or artificial body opening
b) Communicating a Diagnosis
c) Prescribing a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person
d) Prescribing, dispensing, or compounding a drug
c) Prescribing a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person
What are the 4 primary responsibilities of a kinesiologist?
- help individuals cope with physical injuries
- work to manage, rehabilitate, and prevent disorders that impede movement
- use techniques to alleviate muscle ailments
- monitor patients going through exercise intervention programs
What degree is required to become a practicing kinesiologist?
Bachelor of Kinesiology or a degree in a related field (these will require approval)
What college regulates the profession of kinesiology?
The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
Ontario is one of 3 provinces that has established a regulatory body for kinesiologists (True or False)
FALSE - Ontario is the only one
What bill was altered to include kinesiologists as health practitioner?
Bill 171: Health Systems Improvement Act
What are the 4 specialities of medical radiation technologists?
- radiological technologists
- nuclear medicine technologists
- radiation therapists
- MRI technologists
What is the ALARA principle?
“As low as reasonably achievable” - medical radiation technologist should only administer the lowest dose of radiation possible while still achieving their goal
How does an international student applying for a medical radiation technologist program prove their language proficiency?
- grade 12 english and have been in an english speaking country for 4 years
- take an english language test
In which 6 provinces are MRTs regulated?
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Saskatchewan
Most MRT’s are female (True or False)
TRUE
What setting do MRTs primarily work in?
General Hospitals
What are the 3 major categories of medical sonographers?
- general
- cardiac
- vascular
What college regulates the profession of Medical Sonography in Ontario?
None
Which province in Canada regulates sonography?
Quebec
