Unit Two-Certification (topic two)
Assignment Question ______is the process of verifying that a person's certificate or license is valid.
Credentialing
What does getting your certification prove?
It proves that you have the skills and knowledge to do a job.
Assignment Question What do you need to have in order to get your professional license?
Proper educational background Licensing test Application
What is the NBME responsible for?
Managing the USMLE
If a person pretends to have a medical license, but really does not, this is an example of
Medical Fraud
If a person practices medical fraud, it can lead to
Medical Malpractice
A state defines its disciplinary actions for medical practice violations through its:
Medical Practice Act
Assignment Question Which healthcare law determines what it means to practice medicine and what the disciplinary actions will be if any violations occur?
Medical Practice Act
Licenses are issued by:
State governments
Assignment Question One of your friends is about to start a certification program. What can your friend expect to do in the program?
Take tests Participate in hands-on activities Listen to lectures
Assignment Question According to ________ patients have the right to confidentiality.
the patients bill of rights
Assignment Question Which healthcare law says that each state has the right to make laws, so long as the laws do not violate the U.S. Constitution?
10th Amendment
Assignment Question Where can you obtain your CEUs?
College courses Seminars On-the-job experience
Assignment Question To renew your certificate or license you may need to earn
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Which of the following explain the credentialing process?
Credentialing helps prove that a healthcare worker has a valid certificate or license. Credentialing is performed internally at healthcare organizations. Credentialing may be handled by a human resources department
Which of the following typically regulate the certification process? (Check all of the boxes that apply)
Government agencies Professional organizations
Assignment Question A CEU document indicates:
Number of credit hours earned
Assignment Question Which of the following aims to protect citizens of the state from fraud and malpractice by establishing regulations, such as requirements for licensure?
State medical boards
Assignment Question The is the test that doctors have to take to become licensed.
USMLE
Assignment Question What are some healthcare careers that require certifications, but not licenses?
medical transcriptionists medical assistants
Which of the following are reasons why people earn continuing education units (CEUs)? (Check all of the boxes that apply)
to continue learning new things in their field to keep their licenses current to get their certifications renewed
Assignment Question Which regulatory authority is a national nonprofit organization that represents state medical licensing agencies?
Federation of State Medical Boards
Assignment Question Which career gives people the choice to work with or without a license?
Nurse
Assignment Question You must renew your certificate or license ______ it expires.
Before
Assignment Question A license allows you to:
Impress employers Stand out in a job application Practice certain jobs in health care Gain a higher level of expertise
When someone causes medical malpractice, that individual can be ___________ as part of the legal penalty.
Imprisoned
Assignment Question How are certificates and licenses different?
Licenses allow people to practice on their own.
What is licensure?
Licensure is the process of becoming licensed.
Assignment Question The is the test that nurses have to take if they want to become licensed.
NCLEX
What does NBME stand for?
National Board of Medical Examiners
Assignment Question What do certificates and licenses have in common?
They both help people demonstrate skills and knowledge