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