Healthcare Careers Quiz

Careers focused on providing direct care to patients and supporting their recovery over time.

• Therapeutic Services

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

Careers involved in performing tests to identify diseases, injuries, or other health issues.

• Diagnostic Services

• Support Services

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Support Services

Careers in advancing medical research and developing new treatments and technologies.

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Therapeutic Services

• Biotechnology Research and Development

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Recognition that an educational program meets specified standards and prepares students for a career.

• Accreditation

• Licensure

• Certification

• CEU (Continuing Education Unit)

Legal permission granted by a state for an individual to practice in a specific profession.

• Certification

• Registration

• Licensure

• Accreditation

Requires approximately 2 years, often at a community college.

• Medical Assistant, Dental Hygienist

• Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technologist

• Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

• Physician, Pharmacist

Requires approximately 4 years, often at a university

• Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technologist

• Medical Assistant, Dental Hygienist

• Physician, Pharmacist

• Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

Requires 1-2 years beyond a bachelor’s degree

• Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

• Physician, Pharmacist

• Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

• Medical Assistant, Dental Hygienist

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Requires 4-6 years beyond a bachelor’s degree

• Physician, Pharmacist

• Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

• Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technologist

• Medical Assistant, Dental Hygienist

Which healthcare professional is responsible for analyzing patient health information and medical records?

• Occupational Therapist

• Health Informatics Specialist

• Dental Hygienist

• Radiologic Technologist