Health Care Careers

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a part of health care career education requirements?

• Health science education (HSE)

• Post-secondary education

• National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)

• Physical education

Open Ended

Why is education important for pursuing a career in health care?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of licensure in healthcare?

• Dentist

• Physician

• Registered Dietician

• Certified Medical Assistant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a method to ensure skill and competency of healthcare personnel?

• Certification

• Registration

• Licensure

• Internship

Fill in the Blank

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools is abbreviated as

.

Open Ended

Why is it important for students to know the continuing education unit (CEU) requirements in their state?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of joining a professional organization in healthcare?

• Professional development

• Help with certification

• Guaranteed employment

• Financial support

Multiple Choice

Which training level in healthcare typically requires the least amount of formal education?

• Professional

• Technologist or therapist

• Technician

• Aide or assistant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes multicompentent or multiskilled workers in health care?

• They perform a variety of health care skills.

• They only focus on one specialty.

• They require no formal education.

• They do not interact with patients.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of healthcare professionals who can be entrepreneurs?

• Nurse practitioners

• Respiratory therapists

• Physicians

• Pharmacists

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of National Health Care Standards?

• To indicate the knowledge and skills expected of health care workers.

• To limit the number of health care workers.

• To increase health care costs.

• To promote only one type of health care service.

Fill in the Blank

One of the educational requirements for health care careers is a(n)

degree.

Open Ended

Explain how therapeutic services careers contribute to improving patients’ health status over time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical place of employment for someone in therapeutic services careers?

• Rehabilitation facilities

• Hospitals

• Mental health facilities

• Retail stores

Multiple Select

Which of the following are basic job duties of dental careers?

• Preventing dental disease

• Repairing or replacing diseased teeth

• Treating gingiva (gums)

• Administering anesthesia for surgery

Multiple Select

Which of the following are levels of emergency medical technician (EMT) employment?

• EMT paramedic (EMT-P)

• EMT intermediate (EMT-2)

• EMT basic (EMT-B)

• Dental assistant (DA)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a credential for a physician assistant?

• PA

• MD

• CMA

• RMA

Fill in the Blank

A person who helps others deal with illness, employment problems, or community issues is called a

.

Open Ended

Explain the differences between the roles of a psychiatrist and a psychologist in mental health services.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are basic job duties of mortuary careers?

• Preparation of the body

• Performing ceremonies that honor the deceased

• Administering medication

• Cremation or burial of remains

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a place of employment for mortuary careers?

• Funeral home

• Hospital

• Crematorium

• Cemetery association

Multiple Select

Which of the following are levels of employment in mortuary careers?

• Funeral director

• Embalmer

• Medical assistant

• Mortuary assistant

Open Ended

How do you think the educational requirements for health care careers might impact your decision to pursue a career in this field?

Multiple Choice

What are some types of education required for health care careers?

• Health science education (HSE), Health science technology education (HSTE), Post-secondary education, National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)

• Only high school diploma

• No formal education required

• Only on-the-job training