Chapter 11 - Nursing
This type of nurse provides direct patient care and must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?
This dental professional cleans teeth and teaches oral hygiene.
What is a Dental Hygienist?
This credential is awarded to dietitians who pass a national exam.
What is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
This degree is required to become a licensed pharmacist.
What is a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)?
This professional teaches individuals and groups about healthy behaviors.
What is a Health Educator?
These advanced practice nurses can prescribe medications and often work independently.
What are Nurse Practitioners (NPs)?
This credentialing body certifies dental assistants
What is the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)?
This dietitian works in hospitals and nursing homes to assess nutritional needs.
What is a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist?
This type of pharmacy worker assists pharmacists with preparing medications.
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
This credential is awarded to certified health education specialists.
What is CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)?
This nursing role typically requires only one year of training and works under supervision.
What is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?
This dental specialist focuses on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws.
What is an Orthodontist?
This type of dietitian works with corporations on product development and menu design.
What is a Business Dietitian Nutritionist?
This organization certifies pharmacy technicians.
What is the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)?
This health educator works in schools to promote health among children and youth.
What is a School Health Educator?
This nursing specialty provides anesthesia care before, during, and after surgery.
What is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?
This dental professional creates crowns, bridges, and dentures in a lab setting.
What is a Dental Laboratory Technician?
This technician works under the supervision of an RDN and typically holds an associate degree.
What is a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR)?
This pharmacist specializes in preparing radioactive drugs.
What is a Radiopharmacist or Nuclear Pharmacist?
This professional links communities to health and social services.
What is a Community Health Worker (CHW)?
This credential is awarded after passing a national certification exam and is required for advanced nursing roles.
What is APRN licensure and certification?
This organization accredits dental education programs in the U.S.
What is the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)?
This credential is required for managing food services in long-term care facilities.
What is Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)?
This organization accredits pharmacy education programs.
What is the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)?
This specialist teaches blind individuals how to navigate their environments safely.
What is an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist?