Professional Development

Cross-training is resulting in an expansion of duties.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

Learning activities do not have to earn CEUs to be of value to you as a professional.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

The increase in medical specialization has led to the need for all health care professionals to:

•  The increase in specialization has emphasized the need for good teamwork skills.

• The increase in specialization has emphasized the need for good teamwork skills.

• The increase in specialization has emphasized the need for good teamwork skills.

• The increase in specialization has emphasized the need for good teamwork

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is affecting increasing numbers of older patients.

• True

• False

A/An role model is a combination coach, advisor, and role model who can provide you with information and encouragement as you start your career.

• False

• True

All health care professionals who work with patients must know about standard transmission because of the possibility of contacting blood-borne infections.

• False

• True