This degree is awarded after a 2 year program at a community college or vocational school.
What is an Associates degree?
100
This means a person has met requirements of education and standards set by their career and the government. It involves passing a test, and is usually reserved for entry level positions.
What is certification?
100
This dental specialty involves creating false teeth for patients...
What is prosthodontics?
100
This dentist can do gum surgery on you (ouch!)
What is a periodontist?
100
When you got to the lab to have your blood drawn (venipuncture) it's this person's job.
What is a phlebotomist?
200
If you want to be an MD you will be in college a long time. How many years minimum?
What is 8 years?
200
Each state keeps a list of health care workers who are required to be registered ( and usually licensed) to perform their jobs. What is this called?
What is registration?
200
The medical specialist who could help you with your acne is a
What is a dermatologist?
200
A childrens' doctor treats you up to age 18 or 19. What is he/she called?
What is a pediatrician?
200
I hope you never need to dial 911, but if you do, this person has the highest level of education and training for a first responder..
What is an EMT-Paramedic?
300
To earn this degree you will have to graduate from at least one more year past a Bachelor's degree...
What is a Master's degree?
300
These courses are required to be taken at regular intervals forever to maintain one's license...
What are continuing education units?
300
This dentist will do a root canal on you to save your tooth. He treats diseases of the pulp, blood vessels and roots of teeth.
What is an endodontist?
300
Most doctors assume the risk of running their own business and are motivated, confident, and organized. What is this called?
What is an entrepreneur?
300
This doctor diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system.
What is a gynecologist?
400
To become an R.N. you can graduate from 3 different types of educational programs.. What are these?
What are Associate, Bachelor's or Diploma programs?
400
True or false: each state has their own requirements and licensing tests for health careers and one must check on these when relocating to a different state.
What is TRUE!
400
This medical specialist uses x-rays to diagnose and treat disease...
What is a radiologist?
400
This physician looks for causes of disease or death in patients. He examines biopsied tissue and performs autopsies.
What is a pathologist?
400
This doctor can only treat diseases or injuries of the foot and ankle.
What is a podiatrist?
500
A technologist level career usually requires at least this degree..
What is a Bachelor's degree?
500
To get this you will have to pass a state board exam in your career....
What is a license?
500
The M.D. or D.O. who diagnoses and treats patients with tumors and cancer is called a
What is an oncologist?
500
This MD or DO diagnoses and treats patients with mental health or psychiatric issues. He can prescribe medications.
What is a psychiatrist?
500
This doctor can check your eyes and prescribe glasses or contacts, but he can't do surgery on your eyes...