True or False/ Naming Careers in Health Care

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Perfusionist

Operate the heart-lung machines

central/sterile supply workers

Order, maintain and supply equipment and supplies

Health Information Technicians

Organize and code patient records, gather statistical data

Massage Therapist

Use many variations of bodywork, massage, and therapeutic touch to muscles

Athletic Trainer

Prevent and treat athletic injuries

Veterinarian

Prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals

Psychologist

Study human behavior, help individuals deal with problems of living

Medical Laboratory Technician

Study tissues, fluids, and cells under supervision of pathologist

Orthodontist

Dental specialist for alignment of the teeth

Periodontist

Dental specialist for diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth

Dietitian

Manage food service systems and plan menus

Healthcare administrator

Manages the operation of a healthcare facility

Pediatrician

Medical doctor specializing in diseases of children

Psychiatrist

Medical doctor specializing in disorders of the mind

Obstetrician

Medical doctor specializing in pregnancy and childbirth

Radiologist

Medical doctor specializing in x-rays and radiation

True or False? A master's degree usually requires four or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree

false

True or False? Biomedical equipment technicians work with the machines used to diagnose, treat and monitor patients

false

True or False? Continuing education units (CEUs) are required for all health care careers

false

True or False? Dental assistants remove stains and deposits from teeth and perform other preventive services

false

True or False? Doctors of Osteopathy examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the feet or leg below the knee

false

True or False? Mortuary assistants prepare the body for interment by washing the body and replacing the blood with embalming fluid

false

True or False? Pharmacists, dietitians, and nurses are examples of workers in health are careers in the diagnostic services clusters

false

True or False? Process technicians study cells, fibers, and other evidence to obtain information about a crime

false

True or False? Psychiatric/ mental health technicians are also called sociologists because they help people who are having difficulty coping with various problems

false

True or False? The highest level of training for Emergency Medical Technicians is EMT-Intermediate

false

Epidemiologist

identify and track diseases as they occur in a group of people

Entrepreneur

individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

Dental Laboratory Technician

make and repair a variety of dental appliances

Electroencephalograph Technician

operate machine to record electrical activities in the brain

Electrocardiograph Technician

operate machine to record electrical impulses of the heart

True or False Secondary health science education (HSE) programs can prepare a student for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation

true

True or False? A physician assistant can take medical histories, perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests, and make preliminary diagnoses

true

True or False? Biotechnology career workers are involved with using living cells and their molecules to make useful products

true

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

true

True or False? It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health care careers

true

True or False? Licensure is a process by which a government agency authorizes and individuals to work in a given occupation

true

True or False? Medical laboratory technologists work under the supervision of doctor called a pathologist

true

True or False? National Healthcare Standards specify the professional regulations that use be followed in health care careers

true

True or False? Support services cluster standards of the National Healthcare Standards specify the knowledge and skills required health care workers who document client care

true

True or False? Training for a technologist usually requires a two-year associate degree or three to four years on-the-job training

true

Recreational Therapist

uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment

Pharmacist

Dispense medications and provide information on drugs

Optometrist

Examine eyes for vision problems, not an MD

Genetic Counselor

Provide information to individuals and families about inherited conditions and/or diseases

Nurse Midwife

RN educated to provide total care for normal pregnancies


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