Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker (updated)
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| A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an ____. | bachelor’s degree
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| A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____. | licensure
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| In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called ____. | continuing education units (CEU)
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| A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college plus work experience is ____. | technologist or therapist
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| An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an ____. | entrepreneur
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| A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the | periodontics
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| A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth is ____. | endodontics
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| A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures is ____. | prosthodontic
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| A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/an ____. | dermatologist
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| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____. | pediatrician
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| A medical specialist who uses X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease is a/an ____. | radiologist
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| A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an ____. | oncologist
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| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an ____. | ophthalmologist
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| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an ____. | orthopedist
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| A medical specialist who treats disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____. | gastroenterologist
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| An example of a health career in the NHCSS information services cluster is ____. | medical illustrator
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| An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic cluster is ____. | dental hygienist
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| Provide emergency, prehospital care to accident victims | Emergency medical technician
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| Manage the operation of a health care facility | Health care administrator
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| Organize and code patient records, gather statistical data | Medical records technician
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| Dispense medications and provide information on drugs | Pharmacist
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| Use recreational and leisure activities as a form of treatment | Recreational therapist
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| Operate the heart-lung machines | Perfusionist
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| Study human behavior; help individuals deal with the problems of living | Psychologist
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| Operate machine to record electrical activity in the brain | Electroencephalographic technologist
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| Dentist specializing in alignment or straightening of the teeth | Orthodontist
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| Works under supervision of dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth | Dental hygienist
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| Study tissues, fluids, and cells of the body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease | Medical laboratory technologist
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| Order, maintain, and stock all of the equipment and supplies used in a health care facility | Central/sterile supply worker
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| Nurse assistants who provide care for patients in long-term care facilities | Geriatric assistant
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| Assess nutritional needs of individuals and manage food service systems | Dietitian
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| Provide care to individuals with hearing problems | Audiologist
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| Doctor of Medicine | MD
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| Doctor of Dental Surgery | DDS
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| Occupational Therapist | OT
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| Certified Medical Assistant | CMA
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| Veterinarian | DVM or VMD
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| Registered Nurse | RN
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| Nurse Midwife | CNM
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| Nurse Practitioner | CRNP
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| Optometrist | OD
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| Registered Veterinary Technician VTR | VTR
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| Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist | CMT
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| Doctor of Osteopathy | DO
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| Physical Therapist | PT
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| Doctor of Chiropractic | DC
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| EKG or ECG | Electrocardiographic Technician
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| CBET | Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
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| CST | Certified Surgical Technologist
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| TR | Recreational Therapist
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| EMT-P or EMT-4 | Paramedic
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| What degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree. | A master’s degree
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| When a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career what is it called? | Certification
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| Workers that are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas.. | Multicompetent or multiskilled
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| It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for: | health occupations.
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| Collects blood and prepare it for testing. | Phlebotomists
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| Who uses X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease. | Radiologic technologists
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| Physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness. | Psychiatrists are
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| Works under the supervision of a doctor called a pathologist. | Medical laboratory technologists
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| Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability. | Physical therapists
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| Operate the dialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function. | Dialysis technicians
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| Doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals. | Veterinarians
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| For most health careers, graduation from an ________program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted. | accredited
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| A medical doctor who provides physical medicine and rehabilitation. | A physiatrist
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| Uses massage, bodywork, and therapeutic touch to muscles to provide pain relief, improve lymphatic circulation, and relieve stress. | A massage therapist
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| Many health care ______ must work under the direction or guidance of physicians or dentists. | entrepreneurs
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| What programs can prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation? | (HSE) health science education
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| Career cluster specialities include biotechnology research and development and health informatics are examples of | National Consortium for Health Science Education
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| Use ultrasound to diagnosis heart conditions | Echocardiographers
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| Use ultrasound to diagnoses disorders of blood vessels | Vascular technologists
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| A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an | gerontologist
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| A medical specialist who treats diseases of the female reproductive system is/an | gynecologist
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| An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards biotechnology research and development cluster is a/an | forensic science technician
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| Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases | epidemiologist
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| provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions | genetic counselor
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| The National Healthcare Standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the | health informatics services
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