Ch.14 Professional Development/Lifelong Learning

Completion of formal education marks only the beginning of the learning necessary for healthcare professionals to be competent

• True

• False

As healthcare has become more specialized, the healthcare professionals in various occupations are required to perform fewer duties outside their specific job titles.

• True

• False

Observing others at work and aksing questions are examples of self-directed learning.

• True

• False

It is recommended that most healthcare professionals study on their own when participating in continuing education activities.

• True

• False

The Internet is a good source of reliable information to help healthcare professionals keep up to date.

• True

• False

Healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care do not need to know anything about billing and health insurance.

• True

• False

Popular magazines, such as Time, often contain articles about health care topics.

• True

• False

Government websites tend to have reliable information about health and medicine.

• True

• False

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.

• True

• False

Which statement best describes the concept of lifelong learning.

• Studies that lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree.

• Formal classes taken at colleges and adult learning centers

• Professional workshops taken to keep up to date in one's field.

• All purposeful learning activities.