Health Science Career Clusters

What type of education involves training while working at a job?

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• On-the-job

• Doctoral degree

How long does it typically take to complete an associate's degree?

• One year

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

Which degree typically requires four years of study?

• Associate's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctoral degree

• Bachelor's degree

What is required to obtain a master's degree?

• One or more years beyond a bachelor's degree

• Two years of on-the-job training

• Four years of undergraduate study

• Six years of doctoral study

How many years beyond a bachelor's degree are typically required to obtain a doctoral degree?

• One year

• Two years

• Four or more years

• Six years

What is required to renew a license or maintain certification or registration in many states?

• Continuing Education

• Work Experience

• Volunteer Service

• Internship

Do the requirements for renewing a license or maintaining certification vary between careers?

• Yes

• No

• Only in some states

• Only for certain professions

What must students know regarding education requirements?

• Requirements in their state

• Requirements in neighboring states

• Requirements in all states

• Requirements in their country

__________ careers include jobs focused on maintaining or improving a patient's overall health in the long term.

• Support services

• Therapeutic services

• Health informatics

• Biotechnology informatics

What do Diagnostic Services Standards specify?

• The financial management skills required in healthcare

• The knowledge and skills required of workers in healthcare careers involved in creating a picture of the health status of the patient at a single point in time

• The administrative skills needed for hospital management

• The communication skills required for patient interaction