Exploring Healthcare Careers

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A two-year college degree awarded after completing 60 credit hours or more in a semester system; commonly offered through a community college

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associate's

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A degree awarded after two to six years of education beyond the bachelor’s degree

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doctorate

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Recognition given for completing a course of study and/or passing a specified exam

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certification

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Recognition given and required by a state agency; awarded when a person meets the qualifications for a particular occupation and passes an examination

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licensure

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A degree awarded by a college or university after completion of one to two years of prescribed study beyond a bachelor’s degree

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master's

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A four-year college degree awarded after completing a minimum of 120 credit hours in a semester system

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bachelor's

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A job exploration tool that involves following an employee while they complete the tasks of a job

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job shadowing

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Which of the following is a self-assessment resource that you can use to help you choose a healthcare career that will best suit you? licensure, continuing education, certification

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career inventory test

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Which of the following is not one of the healthcare career pathways? A. biotechnology research and development, nursing services, health informatics services, diagnostic services

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nursing services