Unit 2: Health Care Careers

Question 1

Bachelors degree

Answer 1

4 years

Question 2

Masters degree

Answer 2

Bachelors + 2 years

Question 3

Doctorate

Answer 3

Masters + 2 or more years

Question 4

Certification

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Registration

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Licensure

Answer 6

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

A gov agency allows individuals to work in a occupation

Question 7

Continuing education units (CEUs)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Entrepreneur

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Secretary

Answer 9

• greets, answers phones, makes appts

* on the job training

Question 10

Associates degree

Answer 10

2 years

Question 11

Hygienist

Answer 11

• clean teeth, exams, X-rays, documenting

Question 12

Dental assistant

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Dental laboratory technician

Answer 13

Creates appliances for your teeth

Question 14

Endodontist

Answer 14

Treatment within the teeth

Question 15

Prosthodontist

Answer 15

Replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures

Question 16

Orthodontist

Answer 16

Alignment or straightening of the teeth

Question 17

Pedodontist

Answer 17

Dental treatment of children

Question 18

Periodontist

Answer 18

Treatment in gums, bone, structure supporting the teeth

Question 19

EMT

Answer 19

• health departments, hospitals, fire, police

- basic emergency medical technician

Question 20

First responder

Answer 20

• First people to arrive on the scene

- provide safety, comfort until EMTs arrive

Question 21

EMT-P

Answer 21

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

- allowed to give medicines

Question 22

Doctor of Medicine

Answer 22

• mD

- diagnoses, examinations, surgery, treat diseases and disorders

Question 23

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine(DPM)

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Gynecologist

Answer 26

Female reproductive organs

Question 27

Obstetrician

Answer 27

Pregnancy and childbirth

Question 28

Cardiologist

Answer 28

Heart and blood vessels

Question 29

Gerontologist

Answer 29

Elderly individuals

Question 30

Neurologist

Answer 30

Brain and nervous system

Question 31

Oncologist

Answer 31

Cancer

Question 32

Ophthalmologist

Answer 32

Disorders of the eye

Question 33

Orthopedist

Answer 33

Muscles and bones

Question 34

Otolaryngologist

Answer 34

Ear, nose, and throat

Question 35

Pathologist

Answer 35

Changes in organs, tissues, and cells

Question 36

Pediatrician

Answer 36

Children

Question 37

Dermatologist

Answer 37

Skin

Question 38

Physiatrist

Answer 38

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Question 39

Plastic surgeon

Answer 39

Corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts

Question 40

Proctologist

Answer 40

Lower part of the large intestine

Question 41

Psychologist

Answer 41

Therapy of the mind

Question 42

Psychiatrist

Answer 42

Studies the diseases and disorders of the mind

Question 43

Radiologist

Answer 43

X-rays and radiation

Question 44

Sports medicine

Answer 44

Prevention and treatment of injuries in athletic events

Question 45

Surgeon

Answer 45

Correct deformities or treat injuries or disease

Question 46

Urologist

Answer 46

Kidney, bladder or urinary system

Question 47

Physicians assistant (PA)

Answer 47

- under supervision of physicians | - medical histories, diagnostic tests, minor injuries

Question 48

Medical assistant (MA)

Answer 48

-under physicians

Question 49

Social Worker

Answer 49

Counselor; aid people who have difficulty coping with various problems

Question 50

Psychologist

Answer 50

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

Question 51

Psychiatric/metal health technicians

Answer 51

- under supervision of psychiatrists or psychologists | - help patients follow treatment and rehab plans

Question 52

Funeral Director

Answer 52

-support family, funeral details, organizes ceremony

Question 53

Embalmers

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Mortuary assiants

Answer 54

- work under supervision | - assist with preparation

Question 55

Registered Nurse(RN)

Answer 55

-under physician, provides total care to patients

Question 56

Licensed practical nurse

Answer 56

Provide patient care requiring technical knowledge

Question 57

Nurse assistant

Answer 57

- Work under RNs or LPNs | - provide care like baths, bed making, feeding , basic treatments

Question 58

Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Answer 58

- health histories, basic examination, prescribe medicines | - RN with advanced education

Question 59

Nurse Midwife

Answer 59

Provide total care for normal pregnancies