Health Care Careers 112

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

• license.

• certificate.

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

• Veterinarian

• Veterinarian assistant

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

• Master’s degree.

• Associate degree.

Why is it important to make sure the degree program one attends at the college level is accredited?

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

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

How long does it take to become a pharmacist?

• 5-6 years

• 3-4 years

What does a radiologic technologist do?

• Manage medical records

• Take X-rays

What health professional would be most needed to work at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?

• Epidemiologist

• EMT

What health care worker would need to be willing to stick people with needles to draw blood?

• Phlebotomist

• Pharmacist

Julio wants to be a medical records administrator. What work setting should he expect?

• Laboratory

• Office

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

• Diagnostic services

• Health Information