Educational Requirements

Most healthcare workers at the therapist level have a minimum of a/an:

• Master's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Associate's degree

• Doctoral degree

A document issued by an association that means a person has fulfilled requirements to practice a career such as a dental assistant is a:

• License

• Certificate

• Credit

• Registry

What kind of degree would you get from Caldwell Community College?

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Associate's

• Doctorate

What do doctors, RNs, and physical therapists have that permits them to legally practice in their profession?

• License

• Certificate

• Registration

• Diploma

Donald wants to work with animals but does NOT want to go to college. What veterinary career should he consider?

• Veterinarian

• Veterinary technician

• Veterinary technologist

• Veterinary assistant

Joe graduated from a two year college. What degree did he earn?

• Bachelor's

• Associate's

• Master's

• Doctoral

How long will you go to school (on average) for your master's degree?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How long will you go to school for your bachelor's degree?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Why would a health professional want to earn continuing education units (CEUs)?

• to qualify for a higher salary

• to qualify for a more challenging position

• they are a status symbol for healthcare workers

• they are required to renew most medical licenses

Why is it important to make sure the degree program you attend at the college level is accredited?

• so financial aid can be used by the student at that school

• because it is illegal for a college to offer a program that is not accredited

• to ensure any graduate from that program will pass the licensure exam

• the student must graduate from an accredited program before taking a licensure exam