Healthcare Career

What are careers in nursing

• a profession that promotes health through educational needs

• a profession that promotes health through surgical skills

• a profession that promotes health through dentistry

• a profession that promotes health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness through skilled nursing

What is NOT a good trait to have as a medical professional?

• Kind

• Team Player

• Patience

• Tardiness

How many years of education does it take to become a LPN

• 1 year

• 18 months

• 2 years

• 4 years

What is a nurse practitioner?

• are registered nurses who have advanced educational preparation that qualifies them to assess health conditions, identify and diagnose problems and develop plans to improve healthcare outcomes.

• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician, they answer patient call lights, serve meals, and check blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing.

• are advanced practice registered nurses who function in one of a number of nursing's areas of specialization.

• administer anesthetic drugs, monitor the patient's vital signs and adjust the doses of anesthetics and other medications to assure optimal patient safety and comfort.

How long does it take to obtain a Master's degree?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What is a physician assistant?

• doctors who take medical histories, perform physical, orthopedic, and neurological

  examinations, and may order laboratory test

• work directly under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist to provide quality anesthesia care.

• Professionals who work to keep athletes and other physically active people in top condition.

• practice medicine under the supervision of a

  physician, but can also perform independently in a

  variety of settings as well as work closely with their

  supervising physician in specialty care areas such as

  surgery.

How many years of education are required to become a Doctor of Medicine

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

What is a Surgical Technician?

• They prepare patients for examinations and take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.

• They drive ambulances, give emergency medical care, and, if necessary, transport patients to hospitals.

• Professionals work to keep athletes and other physically active people in top condition.

• Before a procedure they help surgical staff scrub and put on gloves and gowns, as well as position patients on the operating table.

How many years of education is needed in order to become an athletic trainer?

• 18 months

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What type of healthcare delivery system would a Paramedic most likely work at?

• Dental Office

• Emergency Room

• Long Term Care Facility

• Hospice