Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care Packet – Flashcards
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Occupational Therapist abbreviation
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CMT
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Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist abbreviation
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CNM
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Nurse Midwife abbreviation
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DMD
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Doctor of Dental Medicine abbreviation
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EMT
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Emergency Medical Technician abbreviation
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DO
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Doctor of Osteopathy abbreviation
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CBET
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Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician abbreviation
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RN
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Registered Nurse abbreviation
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OD
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Optometrist abbreviation
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RD
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Registered Dietitian abbreviation
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DDS
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Doctor of Dental Surgery abbreviation
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AMT
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American Medical Transcriptionist abbreviation
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DPM
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine abbreviation
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CMA
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Certified Medical Assistant abbreviation
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ECG/EKG
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Electrocardiograph Technician abbreviation
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PT
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Physical Therapist abbreviation
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DC
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Doctor of Chiropractic abbreviation
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LPN/LVN
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse abbreviation
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MD
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Doctor of Medicine abbreviation
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CRNP
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Nurse Practitioner abbreviation
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CLT
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Certified Laboratory Technician abbreviation
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DVM/VMD
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Veterinarian abbreviation
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EEG
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Electroencelphalographic Technologist abbreviation
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RT
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Respiratory Therapist abbreviation
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Completion of a prescribed 2-year course of study
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Associate's degree educational requirements
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Completion of a prescribed course of study that usually last four years or more
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Bachelor's degree educational requirements
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Completion of one or more years work beyond a bachelor's degree
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Master's degree educational requirements
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Certification
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What is a professional association or government agency regulation a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established?
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Licensure
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What is it when a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test?
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Registration
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What is a regulatory body in a health care area administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel?
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Obtain additional hours of education in the specific health career during a specific period.
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What do CEUs require a health care worker to do?
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Technician- two-year associates degree plus on the job training Technologist- 3 or 4 years of college plus work experience
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Name the differences between a technician and a technologist.
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Multicompetent or multiskilled workers
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Who are workers that are hired who can perform a variety of health care skills.
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High health care costs
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Why do smaller facilities and rural areas hire these workers?
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Entrepreneur
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Who is an individual who organizes, manages, and assumes a risk of business?
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Well-motivated, self-confident, and responsible
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List the three characteristics of a person who is an entrepreneur.
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Orthodontist
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Alignment or straightening of the teeth
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Ophthalmologist
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Diseases and disorders of the eye
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Psychiatrist
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Diseases and disorders of the mind
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Oral Surgeon
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Surgery in the teeth, mouth, and jaw
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Neurologist
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Disorders of the brain and nervous system
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Gynecologist
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Diseases of the female reproductive system
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Urologist
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Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system
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Family Physician
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Illness or injury in all age groups
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Periodontists
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Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth
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Oncologist
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Diagnosis and treatment of tumors
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Cardiologist
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Diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Gerontologists
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Diseases of elderly individuals
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Pediatrician
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Diseases and disorders of children
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obstetrician
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Pregnancy and childbirth
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Dental hygienist
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Works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs
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EEC technologist
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Operates machine to record electrical activity in the brain
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Radiologic technologist
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Works with X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound
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Emergency medical technician
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Provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, or injury
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Health information technicians
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Organizes and codes patient records; gathers statistical data
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Health care administrator
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Manages the operation of a health care facility
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Geriatric aides
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Nurse assistant who works with elderly individuals
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Pharmacists
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Dispenses medications of written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications
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Recreational therapist
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Uses recreational and leisure activities as a form of treatment
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Optometrist
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Examines eyes for vision problems and defects; not a MD
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Embalmers
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Prepares body for interment
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Epidemiologist
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Identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people
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Forensic science technician
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Investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence
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Medical interpreters
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Assist cross cultural communication processes by converting one language to another
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Genetic counselors
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Provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions
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Process technician
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Operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products
