Chapter 3 careers in health care

True

A physician assistant can take medical histories, perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests, and make preliminary diagnoses.

Periodontitis

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

Epidemiology

Identify and track the diseases as they occur in a group of people

Dental Laboratory Technician

Make and repair variety of dental appliances

True

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

False

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

True

Training for a technologists usually requires a two year associate degree or three to four years on the job training.

ophthalmologist

examine eyed for vision problems not an MD

Recreational Therapist

use recreational and leisure activities as a form of treatment

False

Biomedical equipment technicians work with the machines used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients.

True

Biotechnology career workers are in involved with using living cells and their molecules to make useful products.

False

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

False

A psychiatric/mental health technicians are also called sociologists because they help people who are having difficulty coping with various problems.

False

Process technicians study cells, fibers, and other evidence to obtain information about a crime.

True

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

psychologist

Study human behavior, help individuals deal with problems of living

False

Dental assistants remove stains and deposits from teeth and perform other preventive services.

orthodontist

Dental specialist for alignment of the teeth

False

The highest level of training for Emergency Medical Technicians is EMT Intermediate.

False

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

True

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

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

True

Medical laboratory technologists work under the supervision of a doctor called a pathologist.

Radiologist

Medical specialist in the use of x-rays and radiation

False

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

Massage Therapist

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

False

Pharmacists, dietitians, and nurses are examples of workers in health care careers in the diagnostic services cluster.

pharmacist

dispense medications and provide information on drugs

Entrepreneur

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

Health Care Administrator

manages the operation of a health care facility

Perfusionist

operate heart lung machines

electrocardiograph technician

operate machine to record electrical impulses of the heart

Electroencephalographic technologists

operates machine to record electrical activity in brain

central/sterile supply worker

order maintain and supply equipment and supplies

Health information technician

organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data

Athletic trainers

prevent and treat athletic injuries

veterinarian

prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals

gynecologist

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

medical lab technologist

studies tissues, fluids, and cells under the supervision of a pathologist

False

Continuing education units (CEUs) are required for all health care careers.

True

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

True

Licensure is a process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation.

Nurse Midwife

RN educated to provide total care for normal pregnancies