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Ch. 1 Key Terms
Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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accreditation | official approval of a program from a professional organization |
approval | official acceptance from a professional organization |
certification | evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
continuing education units (CEUs) | credits for participation in a continuing education program |
informed consent | a patient must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed |
phlebotomy | the practice of drawing blood |
protected health information | includes any information about the patient's name, address, contact information, race, health status, treatment, or payment for healthcare |
standards | established requirements used in an accredited program |