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Careers in Health Care
Chapter 3
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Chapter ObjectivesCompare the educational requirements for
associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degreesContrast certification, registration, and
licensureDescribe at least 10 different health careers by
including a definition of the career, three duties, educational requirements, and employment opportunities
Investigate at least on health career by using the Internet or HOT JOBS
Interpret at least 10 abbreviations used to identify health occupations workers
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Introduction to Health CareersIt is impossible to talk about all health
careers, there are over 250Educational requirements for health careersWhere does it begin?HIGH SCHOOL
Include science, social studies, English, math, general typing, accounting skills
Health Science Technology Education (HSTE)Prepare students for immediate employment in health
careers or for additional education after graduation (post secondary)
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Associate’s DegreeAwarded by vocational-technical school or
community college after completion of a prescribed two year course of study
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Bachelor’s degreeAwarded by college or university after a
prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years
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Master’s DegreeAwarded by a college or university after
completion of one or more years work beyond a bachelor’s degree
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Doctorate/Doctoral degreeAwarded by a college or university after
completion of two or more years of work beyond a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Some doctorates can require four to six years of additional study
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Health Careers
Three other terms associated with health careers are certification, registration, and licensure.
These are methods used to ensure the skill/competency of health care personnel and to protect the consumer or patient
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Certification
A person has fulfilled requirements of education & performance & meets the standards & qualifications established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.
A certificate is issued by the association
ie: certified dental assistant, certified laboratory technician, certified medical assistant
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RegistrationRequired in some health care careers
Performed by a regulatory body or professional association or state board that administers examinations and maintains a current list (registry) of qualified personnel in a given health care areaie: registered dietitian, registered respiratory therapist, registered radiologic technologist
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Licensure
Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation; may vary from state to stateObtain/retain licensure after completion of educational program, pass a state board test and maintain standardsie: physician, dentist, physical therapist, registered nurse, LVN
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AccreditationFor most health careers, graduation from an
accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.-
Accreditation ensures that the program of study meets the established quality competency standards and prepares them for employment
It is important for the student to make sure that a technical school, college or university offers accredited programs of study before enrolling
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states
Obtain additional hours of education in a specific health career area during a specified period of time
ie: nurses must obtain 24 to 48 CEUs every 1-2 years to renew licenses.
Health care workers should be aware of the state requirements regarding CEU,s for their given careers
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Education LevelsTraining for most health occupations is
categorized into 4 levelsAide/Assistant
1 or more yrs. training combing classroom & OJTTechnician
2 yrs. Associate degree, special health occupations education, OR 3-4 yrs. OJT
Technologist/Therapist3-4 years college plus work experience; BS and
sometimes MSProfessional
4 or more yrs. College with BS, MS or Doctorate
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Trend in Health CareMulticompetent/multiskilled worker
Due to high health cost, small facilities and rural areas often hire who can perform a variety of health care skills
ie: ECG and EEG tech to do both testsie: radiology, medical lab, and respiratory
therapy
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OpportunityEntrepreneur: person who organizes,
manages, and assumes the risk of a business
You may combine BS in specific health care with a master’s in Business……..
This person needs to be well motivated, self confident, responsible, creative and independent
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National Health Care Skill StandardsNational Health Care Skill Standards
(NHCSS) were developed to indicate the knowledge and skills that are expected of health care workers
Health Care Core StandardsTherapeutic/Diagnostic Core StandardsTherapeutic Cluster StandardsDiagnostic Cluster StandardsInformation Services Cluster StandardsEnvironmental Services Cluster Standards
Support Services ClusterBiomedical Research Cluster
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Health Care Core Standards
Specify knowledge/skills of vast majority of health care workers
Academic foundationCommunication skillsEmployability skillsLegal responsibilitiesEthicsSafety practicesTeamworkKnowledge of systems of healthcare
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Therapeutic/Diagnostic Core StandardsKnowledge/skills that focus on direct
client care in both therapeutic and diagnostic occupations
Health maintenance practicesPatient interactionIntra-team communicationMonitoring patient statusPatient movement
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Therapeutic Cluster Standards
Knowledge/skills of workers in health occupations that are involved in changing the health status of the client over time
Interacting with the patientsCommunicating with team membersCollecting informationPlanning treatmentImplementing procedureMonitoring patient statusEvaluating patient response to treatment
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Diagnostic Cluster StandardsKnowledge/skills of workers that are involved in
creating a picture of health status of client at a single point in time
Communicating oral and written informationAssessing patent health statusMoving and positions patients safely and efficientlyExplaining procedures and goalPreparing for proceduresPerforming diagnostic proceduresEvaluating test resultsReporting required information
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Information Services Cluster StandardsKnowledge/skills required of workers that are
involved with documentation of client careCommunicate information accurately within legal
boundariesAnalyzing information Abstracting and coding medical records and
documentDesigning and/or implementing effective
information systemDocumenting informationUnderstanding operations to enter, retrieve and
maintain information
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Environmental Services Cluster Standards
Knowledge/skills of workers that are involved in creating a therapeutic environment to provide direct/indirect client care
Developing and implementing the administration, quality control, and compliance regulations of a health care facility
Maintain a clean/safe environment through aseptic techniques
Managing resources Maintaining an aesthetically appealing
environment
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Biotechnology Research and Development StandardsKnowledge and skills workers in
bioscience research and developmentComprehending how biotechnology
contributes to health and quality of lifeDeveloping strong foundation in math and
science prinicplesPerforming biotechnology techniquesUnderstanding and following laboratory
protocols and principlesComplying with bioethical policies