Careers in health care

Why should a student make sure that the college health degree program he/she plans to pursue is accredited?

• So the student can use financial aid awards at that school.

• Because it is illegal to offer a program that is not accredited.

• Accreditations assures the program graduate will pass the licensure exam.

• For most careers, the student must graduate from an accredited program before taking the licensure exam.

Lindsay wishes to work in the medical field but is uncomfortable around sickness. She has excellent computer skills and loves working with people. The best career choice for her would be

• Unit Secretary

• Biomedical Engineer

• Dietetic technician

• Central Supply Technician

You are visiting a friend in the hospital when a man in a white lab coat brings in a meal tray. He compares the name on the tray with the name on your friends ID band, and then he says,"Enjoy your lunch." He is most likely a

• Physician

• Dietetic assistant

• Registered dietician

• Surgical technician

When visiting a school for mentally handicapped children, you find a gym with a well padded obstacle course. What health professional created the course and would manage the use of the course with the students?

• Massage Therapist

• Recreational Therapist

• Music Therapist

• Physical Therapist

What does a radiologic technician do?

• Take x-rays.

• Manage medical records.

• Perform minor surgeries.

• Plan nutritional meals

Briella enjoys working by herself and solving problems to uncover the cause of illness or disease. In what area would she most likely work?

• Dental medicine

• Emergency medicine

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Information

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

• license

• certificate

• credit

• registry

Shayla is an Ophthalmologist and just got a new job! Where is she most likely working?

• Coroner's office

• X-ray department

• Wal-Mart Vision Center

• Pet Smart Animal Clinic

Noah provides first aid and pre-hospital care to victims of accidents, injuries and sudden illness, all while looking for calm and cool. He is most likely a

• Radiologic technician

• PA

• EMT

• Dietician

McKenzie has a job that involves sticking people with needles to extract their blood. Her job title is

• Vampire

• Phlebotomist

• Proctologist

• One sick puppy