Ch.3 Careers in Health Science (Short Answers)

What is the difference between a technician and a technologist?

technician- 2 or more years associate degree technologist- 3 to 4 years bachelor degree

Why do smaller facilities and rural areas hire these workers?

they can't afford to hire a specialist for every aspect

List (3) characteristics of a person who is an entrepreneur?

well motivated ,self-confidence, and responsible

Who are multi competent or multi skilled workers?

workers who can performed a variety of different jobs.

Define entrepreneur?

someone who assumes and organizes a business

A professional association or government agency regulating a particular health care issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established?

Certification

A government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved educational program and passed a state board test?

Licensure

A regulatory body in a health care are administers examination and maintains a current list of qualified personnel?

Registration

briefly describe the educational requirements for the following degrees associates, bachelors, and masters?

associate- 2 years course, bachelor- 4 or more years course, and master- 1 or more years course after bachelor degree

What do CEUs require a health care worker to do?

continue your education to renew your license or certificate