Health Science 2 1.01 Vocab

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Abilities

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Competence in an activity or occupation due to skill, training, or qualifications.

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Values

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Relative worth, merit, or importance; ideals imparted by society with positive or negative regard.

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Interests

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Something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person.

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Bachelor's Degree

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Degree awarded by a college or university after completing a four-year course of study.

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Associate’s Degree

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Degree awarded by a vocational-technical school or community college after successful completion of a two-year course of study or its equivalent.

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Master's Degree

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Degree awarded by college or university after completion of one or more years of study beyond a Bachelor's Degree.

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Doctorate Degree

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Degree awarded by college or university after completion of a prescribed course study beyond a Master’s Degree. Usually 1-2 years; some require an additional 4-6 years of training.

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Certification

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Issuance of a certificate by a professional organization to an individual who meets the required education/performance standards.

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Licensure: Process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in an occupation. Must pass a state board exam and maintain standards. Person is licensed.

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Licensed.

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Registration: Process by a regulatory body administering exams and maintaining a list of qualified personnel. The person is registered.

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Registered personnel.