career pathways/services
workers in this service work directly with patients to provide care, treatment, counseling, and health education
what are therapeutic services?
What pathway does a Biomedical engineer work in
Biotechnology Research and Development
Federally funded programs helps aid low income and/or children?
What is Medicaid?
the most important skill for this pathway is a strong ability and love for science
what is the biotechnology research and development pathway?
Received after completing program or training
Certification/certificate
workers in this service use tests and evaluations to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, or other physical conditions at a specific point in time
What are diagnostic services?
what is one career in the diagnostic services pathway?
1. echocardiographer
2. phlebotomist
3. PA
4. NP
5. pathologist
6. radiology technician
7. geneticist
8. lab technician
Federally funded program helps care for >65 years old and/or those with disabilities?
What is Medicare?
skills needed for this pathway are: preparation, procedure, planning, evaluation, and reporting
what is the diagnostic services pathway?
Degree received after 2 years or 60 credit hours
What is associates degree?
careers in this pathway focus on essential everyday needs, including patient documentation services, medical record management, administration services, appointment booking, and hospital unit coordination
what are health informatics?
what is one career pathway in therapeutic services?
1. paramedic
2. physical therapist assistant
3. occupational therapist
4. pharmacist
5. certified nurse assistant
6. respiratory assistant
7. nurse midwife
8. sports medicine physician
Amount $ paid every month to keep insurance policy active
What is premium?
skills needed for this pathway are: communication, problem solving, learning, creativity, and physical strength
what is the therapeutic services pathway?
Degree received after 4 years or 120 credit hours
what is bachelors degree?
workers in this service work behind the scenes to support a therapeutic environment for employees, patients, and visitors
what are support services?
what is one possible career in health informatics?
1. health care administrator
2. health information technician
3. medical administrative assistant
4. medical billing and coding
5. medical illustrator
6. nurse manager
7. medical transcriptionist
8. public health educator
Difference between out-of-pocket maximum and deductible
What is out of pocket max=limit when insurance pays 100% medical costs
deductible=limit when insurance starts paying a portion of medical costs
skills needed for this pathway are: analysis, coding, informatics systems, security of patient information
what is the health informatics pathway?
Degree received after 2 additional years or 30-60 credit hours
What is masters degree?
uses living cells/organisms and technology to make advancements in science and technology that improve health care
what is biotechnology and research development?
what is one possible career in support services?
1. biomedical equipment technician
2. hospital maintenance engineer
3. industrial hygienist
4. medical librarian
5. environmental services technician
6. central services technician
7. materials management technician
8. dietary/food services technician
Difference between co-pay and co-insurance
What is
co-pay=Fee paid every time you visit the doctor
co-insurance=Percentage insurance will cover once deductible is met
skills for this pathway are: keeping hospital running smoothly, keeping environment safe and clean, budget in check
what is the support services pathway?
System that outlines how certain activities are directioned in order to achieve the goals of an organization
What is an organizational structure?