Health Science Pathways: Diagnostic & Therapeutic

Which of the following careers is NOT within the diagnostic services pathway?

• Phlebotomist

• Pathologist

• Medical illustrator

• Ultrasound Technician

Workers in Diagnostic Services use tests and evaluations to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a career in the Therapeutic Services pathway?

• Radiology Technician

• Medical Laboratory Technician

• Paramedic

• Pathologist

Which of the following are careers in the Therapeutic Services Pathway? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• EKG Technician

• Physical Therapy Assistant

• Pharmacist

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Would you be interested in a career in Diagnostic Services? This is a nongraded question.

• YES

• NO

• UNDECIDED

Would you be interested in a career in Therapeutic Services? (this is an ungraded question)

• YES

• NO

• UNDECIDED

Workers in the therapeutic services pathway:

• work with hospitals to develop activities for long-staying patients.

• work directly with patients to provide care, treatment counseling, and health education.

• work with doctors to determine the best way to treat patients.

Which of the following are facts about diagnostic services?

• Uses outdated technology

• Not very important to health care

• Rapidly growing

• All of the above

A master's degree is required to work in Diagnostic Services.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Most states require some type of national certification exam, registration, or licensure by a national professional organization to work in diagnostic services.

• TRUE

• FALSE