An associate’s degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.

A master’s degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Certification means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.

Examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses.

The level of training for a technician usually requires at least three to four years of college.

Multicompetent or multiskilled workers are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas.

It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health occupations.

Phlebotomists collect blood and prepare it for testing.

Radiologic technologists use X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease.

Biomedical equipment technicians operate the heart-lung machines during open-heart surgery.

An emergency medical technician at the highest level of training is an emergency medical technician defibrillator.

A doctor of osteopathic medicine examines, diagnoses, and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knees.

Physician assistants and medical assistants have the same level of education and perform similar tasks.

Psychiatrists are physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness.

Medical (clinical) laboratory technologists work under the supervision of a physician called a pathologist.

Physical therapists provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability.

Dialysis technicians operate the hemodialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function.

Veterinarians are doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals.

Optometrists are medical doctors who treat diseases of the eyes and perform surgery on the eyes.

National Healthcare Standards specify the professional regulations that must be followed in health care careers.

Mortuary assistants prepare a body for interment by washing the body and replacing the blood with embalming fluid.

For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.

An associate’s degree is required for an aide or assistant level of training.

Examples of National Consortium for Health Science Education career cluster specialties include biotechnology research and development and health informatics.

Echocardiographers use ultrasound to diagnose heart conditions.

A positron emission tomography (PET) scanner uses superconductive magnets and radio waves to scan the body for disease processes.

A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

A massage therapist uses massage, bodywork, and therapeutic touch to muscles to provide pain relief, improve lymphatic circulation, and relieve stress.

Many health care entrepreneurs must work under the direction or guidance of physicians or dentists.

The National Healthcare Standards therapeutic services standards specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved in creating a picture of a patient’s health status at a single point in time.

Vascular technologists may use ultrasound to diagnose disorders of blood vessels.

Sociologists or social workers perform screening tests for potential inherited diseases or conditions.

Geriatric assistants in long-term care facilities are authorized to administer medications to the residents or patients in the facility.

Biotechnological engineers study cells, fibers, and other evidence to obtain information about a crime.

A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an _____

A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____.

In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called ____.

A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college plus work experience is ____.

An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an ____.

A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth is ____.

A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth is ____.

A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures is ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases of the skin is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases of the female reproductive system is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an ____.

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____.

An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards health informatics services cluster is ____.

An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards therapeutic services cluster is ____.

An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards biotechnology research and development cluster is a/an ____.

A/an ____ identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases.

A/an ____ provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions.

The National Healthcare Standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the ____.

Write the correct abbreviation for the career title. Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Dental Surgery: _______

Occupational Therapist: _______

Certified Medical Assistant: _______

Veterinarian: _______

Registered Nurse: _______

Certified Coding Specialist: _______

Nurse Practitioner: _______

Optometrist: _______

Registered Veterinary Technician: _______

Certified Medical Transcriptionist: _______

Doctor of Osteopathy: _______

Physical Therapist: _______

Doctor of Chiropractic: _______

Certified Cardiographic Technician: _______

73. Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician

74. Certified Surgical Technologist

75. Recreational Therapist

76. Paramedic

77. Electroneurodiagnostic technologist

Name the five health science career pathways.

Which of the following is required when choosing two health care careers to enter?