Educational & Credential Requirements
5 Health Care Career Pathways
Diagnostic/Support Services
Health Informatics/Biotechnology
Therapeutic Services/Just for Fun
100
Which type of credential clearly defines scope of practice?
licensure
100
Which pathway's goal is to help detect illnesses and injuries by creating pictures and running tests?
Diagnostic Services
100
Which career is responsible for taking x-rays?
radiographer
100
Which career identifies and tracks diseases aiding in control of spreading infection?
epidemiologist
100
Which movie does this line come out in: "It's October 3rd"?
Mean Girls
200
What does CEU stand for?
Continuing Education Units
200
Which pathway's goal is to change a patient's health status over time?
Therapeutic Services
200
Which career is responsible for preparing blood samples for laboratory testing?
phlebotomist
200
Which career uses engineering knowledge to develop solutions to complex medical problems?
biomedical engineer
200
*Which career involves responding to emergency calls to provide advanced prehospital medical care?
Paramedic (highest level of EMT)
300
Explain what it means when a university's program of study has accreditation.
The program is ensured to meet the established quality competency standards; prepares the students for employment.
300
Which pathway's goal is to maintain or create a therapeutic environment?
support services
300
Which health care professionals convert spoken word to assist in communication?
medical interpreters
300
List two things that a medical coder would assign specific codes in a patient's health care record.
diagnosis, procedure, service, treatment
300
*Which career involves treating, diagnosing, and researching medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals?
Veterinarians
400
What does HSE stand for and what does it provide students?
Health Science Education (HSE) program; preparation for immediate employment after high school
400
Which pathway's goal is to create useful products with their knowledge of living cells and technology?
biotechnology research and development
400
*Which career specializes in disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
Neurologist
400
*Which career involves helping medical staff in combining science with morality?
Medical Ethicist
400
What basketball team did these guys play for?
San Antonio Spurs
500
List 4 degree levels and identify how long it takes to obtain each degree.
associate's- 2 years, bachelor's- 4 years, master's- 6 years, doctorate (PhD)- 8 years, Doctor of Medicine (MD)- 12 years
500
Which pathway's goal is to keep patient information confidential?
health informatics
500
Which career is responsible for assessing electrical activity of the brain?
electroencephalographic (EEG) technologist
500
*Which career involves researching physical and chemical characteristics of living things and their processes?
Biochemist
500
What school is our football team going to play against this Friday, September 26th? Name school and mascot.
United South Panthers
