A&P
What is the white outer layer of the eye that provides protection and maintains shape?
Sclera!
-It is made up of tough tissues that has attachment point for eye muscles which allows for eye movement.
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Occupational Therapist, Physician Assistant, Optometrist, Chiropractor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, Doctor of Medicine, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Registered Nurse.
Where can you get FREE tutoring for classes or advising on study techniques on campus?
Learning commons
what is the term for low blood pressure?
Hypotension
This job requires the ability to type fast, understands EMR, and document on patients. This experience gives you the opportunity to work closely with a provider.
Hint: There has been a presentation from this job at the beginning of the semester.
Medical Scribe
Pneumonia is an inflammation of lung tissue.
What causes it?
Name at least one symptom it is accompanied by.
-Microbes: fungus, viruses, bacteria
-Cough, shortness of breath, chest pain.
Name a difference between a dental hygienist and dentist (school requirements, job duties, etc)
Dentist- identify, diagnoses, treats tooth decay and gum disease. 4 years undergrad, 4 years dentistry, 1-3 years of residency based on specialty interest.
Dental Hygienist: conducts cleaning and educations patients on oral hygiene and care. On avg it takes 3 years to complete.
What might be another learning experience on campus, however, it may cost money
Learning community.
What is the word for without fever?
Afebrile
What does a CNA do? What certifications are required?
Provides vital support to patients and nursing staff. Helps with transporting patients. Stocks medical supplies.
They need to pass a state certification exam to become a licensed CNA.
What are the 3 types of joints?
-Synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous.
-Other acceptable answers: synarthrosis (immovable), amphiarthrosis (slightly moveable), and diarthrosis (moveable).
What is the difference between occupational therapist and a physical therapist?
Physical therapy- help to cope with pain, increase range of motion, improve endurance, and develop gross motor skills. 4 years undergrad, 3 years grad school
Occupational therapy- focuses on activities and roles that are most important to their patient's daily lives, including assessing and treating physical, psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, or sensory skills. 4 years undergrad, 2-3 years grad school
Where can you get FREE headshots on campus?
What is the word for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
This job allows you to work in a lab and connect with patients while doing their blood work, what is this job?
What is the certification?
Phlebotomist
8-18 weeks depending on what school you attend! Some hospitals might train you on their own without go through the classes first.
Where is most water and electrolytes absorbed across the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract ?
Small Intestine
What is an anesthesiology assistant? how long do they go to school for?
Anesthesiologist assistant will administer and monitor the anesthetic, adjusting or maintaining the level of anesthetic as necessary. Anesthesiologist assistants might also assist in laboratory work, drawing blood and conducting tests.
4 years undergrad, 2 years of master
Where on campus can you create personalized connections to prepare you to be on track for graduation and successful in your future endeavors.
Life Design/ Radbill Center
What is the correct medical term for bruising?
Ecchymosis
What does a patient care technician do? What kind of training?
They monitor patient care, provide emotional support, give prescribed medications, and assist with patient care as needed.
There are classes to take ranging from 8 weeks to 36 weeks. There is also a certification exam.
What is the difference between somatic vs. autonomic neurons?
Somatic is voluntary like skeletal muscles
Autonomic is involuntary like cardiac and smooth muscles.
What do optometrist do? What is their entrance exam? How long do they go to school?
Provide primary vision care such as eye exams, writing prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, finding abnormalities in the eye, and treating certain eye diseases. OAT. 4 years.
What are some sources BGSU offers to prepare for pre-professional school interviews?
- Career Center mock interviews
- Pre-professional center mock interviews
- Resume building career center
What is the correct term for a stroke that is described as a brain bleed?
Hemorrhagic Stroke
What does EMT stand for? What duties do they have? What is the school process?
emergency medical technician. Cares for patient at scene of incident and transports them via ambulance.
Training is somewhere between 12-16 weeks.