Introduction to Health Careers
Types of Careers
Trends and Oppurtunities
Terminology
Abbreviations
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What is Health Science Occupation Education?
For immediate employment in many health careers or for additional education after graduation.
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What does a Epidemiologist do?
Identify and track diseases as they occur in a group of people. Determine risk factors that make a disease more likely to occur.
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What is a multiskilled worker, and why are they preferred over regular workers.
Workers who can perform a variety of health care skills. They are wanted in smaller facilities or rural areas that cannot afford to hire a specialist for every aspect of care.
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What is the meaning of "carcin-"
Cancer
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What does CBC stand for?
Complete blood count
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What is the highest career level in the healthcare field?
Professional
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What does a Perfusionist do?
Work as a members of open heart surgical teams, and to assist and monitor patients with artificial hearts
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What type of individual is suited to become a entrepreneur?
Individuals who are well motivated, self-confident, responsible, creative, and independent.
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What is "arthro"?
Joint
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what is c/o or co?
Complains of
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How many years of college education is required for a doctoral degree?
2 additional years after Masters OR 8+ years of college education
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What service does an Opthalmologist offer?
Vision Services
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What does the CEU stand for?
Continueing education units
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what is "Plegia"
Paralysis
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what is "algia"?
Pain
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What is a CEU?
CEU's are required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration.
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Who helps patient communicate
What is Speed-Language threapist
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Name atleast 5 places of employment for therapeutic workers.
Rehabilitation Facilities, Hospitals, Clinics, Mental Health facilities, Daycare facilities, Long-term care facilities, Schools, Government agencies
400
what is "-sarcoma"
Tumor
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what is "neuro"?
Nerves, nervous system
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What does CRL stand for?
Certification, Registration, Licensure
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What are the 4 levels of the EMT
First Responder EMT-B (Basic) EMT-I (Technician) EMT-P (Paramedic)
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What is the average salary of a dentist?
$84,000-$200,000
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What is "encephalitis"
Irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain
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What do these abbreviations stand for: q qd qh bid
every, every day, every hour, twice a day
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