Integumentary System Career Specialties

Laura got her cosmetology license. What should she do from this point onward? Select all that apply.

Attend workshops and continue her education. Maintain her license.

What do cosmetologists do? Select all that apply.

Cut and style hair. Perform cosmetic treatments. Apply makeup.

Cosmetologists get their accreditation from:

NAACAS.

What can dermatology technicians do? Select all that apply.

Obtain patient records. Measure units of health. Prepare patients for surgical procedures. Perform nonsurgical procedures.

For Erica to become a dermatologist, which steps does she need to follow?

She must pass the MCAT, pass the USMLE, complete medical school, and complete a residency.

What do dermatologists, dermatologic oncologists, and dermatology technicians have in common? Select all that apply.

They all work with the integumentary system. They have to renew their certifications or licensure regularly.

Who is required to take the Medical College Admissions Test? Select all that apply.

a dermatologist a dermatologic oncologist

Career pathways for dermatology technicians and estheticians are similar in that they require at a minimum:

a high school diploma.

The difference between a license and board certification is:

a license permits someone to do something, while a board certification assesses and certifies the qualifications of a professional.

Immunodermatologists study skin disorders caused by:

a person's immune system.

The study and application of beautifying skin treatments is called:

cosmetology.

Jarod finds that his facial skin growth has changed in shape and in color. He goes to his doctor, who refers him to a skin cancer specialist, also known as a:

dermatologic oncologist.

Skin specialists who can perform surgeries include:

dermatologic oncologists.

Ralph is completing a residency in dermatology but wishes to specialize in cancer. Which type of subspecialty is Ralph seeking?

dermatologic oncology

Examples of medical doctors include:

dermatologists.

Which are integumentary career fields? Select all that apply.

dermatology dermatologic oncology cosmetology

Allison, a mother of two, is considering going back to school. She has worked in a dermatology clinic for several years and would like to perform chemical peels and dermabrasions. What is the best career path for Allison?

dermatology technician

Dermatology technicians must become recertified every:

five years.

What do specialists of the integumentary system study? Select all that apply.

hair nails sweat glands

Where can dermatologists work? Select all that apply.

in a spa in a research laboratory in a hospital

Once all their education requirements have been completed, dermatologists and dermatologic oncologists need which additional proof of qualification? Select all that apply.

licenses board certifications

Which describes a medical residency? Select all that apply.

long-term training training that can take place in a clinical setting

Which of the following career choices fall under cosmetology? Select all that apply.

manicurist and pedicurist makeup artist

As a dermatology technician, which services can Anna perform? Select all that apply.

measure patients' basic health status apply chemical peels perform microdermabrasion

After finishing the dermatology assistant training program, at a minimum, what does Lin have basic knowledge of? Select all that apply.

medical terminology record-keeping skills preoperative patient care

Which are subspecialties within dermatology? Select all that apply.

pediatric dermatologist immunodermatologist cosmetic dermatologist

Which describes an internship? Select all that apply.

short-term training supervised training

What is the integumentary system composed of? Select all that apply.

skin nails hair glands