Ch. 3 Section 3.1 Intro to Health Care Career Quiz Review

What is the definition of HSE?

• Courses taken in elementary school for health care careers

• Courses taken in middle school for health science education

• Courses taken in college for health science education

• Courses taken in high school or technical programs in health care careers

What are the different levels of degrees in postsecondary education?

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate degree

• High school diploma, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

• Diploma, Certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree

• Bachelor's degree, Doctorate degree, Master's degree, Specialist degree

Explain the concept of a health science career cluster.

• A group of healthcare facilities in a specific area

• A group of academic courses in health science education

• A group of related health care careers that students can choose from

• A group of unrelated careers in the health science field

Define certification, registration, and licensure in the context of healthcare careers.

• Certification - indicates completion of education and skills, Registration - keeps a current list of qualified personnel, Licensure - authorizes a person to work in a specific health occupation

• Certification - authorizes a person to work in a specific health occupation, Registration - indicates completion of education and skills, Licensure - keeps a current list of qualified personnel

• Certification - keeps a current list of qualified personnel, Registration - authorizes a person to work in a specific health occupation, Licensure - indicates completion of education and skills

• Certification - indicates completion of education and skills, Registration - authorizes a person to work in a specific health occupation, Licensure - keeps a current list of qualified personnel

What is the purpose of an accredited program in healthcare education?

• To offer professional development opportunities to healthcare professionals

• To provide financial support to students in healthcare education

• To ensure that the program of study meets required quality and competency standards

• To influence legislation related to healthcare education

Name three benefits that professional organizations provide to healthcare professionals.

• Assistance with licensure, career information, and professional development

• Professional development, career information, and financial support

• Career information, financial support, and a code of ethics

• Influence legislation, assistance with certification, and financial support

How is a multicompetent or multiskilled worker different from a specialist?

• A multiskilled worker has more experience than a specialist

• A multicompetent worker has less education than a specialist

• A multiskilled worker focuses on a specific area, while a specialist performs a variety of occupations

• A multicompetent worker performs a variety of occupations, while a specialist focuses on a specific area

Why are Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) important for healthcare professionals?

• To become an entrepreneur in the healthcare field

• To renew licenses or maintain certification or registration

• To obtain a higher level of degree in healthcare education

• To switch to a different healthcare career

Define the term entrepreneur in the context of healthcare.

• An individual who influences legislation related to healthcare education

• An individual who provides financial support to healthcare organizations

• An individual who works as a healthcare professional in a hospital

• An individual who organizes and manages a business and assumes its risks

What are National Healthcare Standards and why are they important?

• Standards created for healthcare professionals to obtain licensure

• Standards created for health care team members to know the safest and most effective way to do their job

• Standards created for healthcare facilities to maintain a certain level of quality

• Standards created for healthcare education programs to become accredited