Abbreviations
PCT
What is Patient Care Technician
Cleary defined by the professional license
What is scope of practice?
Traditionally, a 4 year course of study
What is a bachelor's degree?
The abbreviation for a registered nurse that has completed a bachelor's degree in nursing
What is RN?
Therapeutic Services are directed toward changing the health status of the patient ___________
What is Over time?
MD
What is Physician?
A doctor that treats diseases of the feet or of the leg below the knee
What is a DPM?
What is an associates degree?
The abbreviation for a registered nurse that has completed an associate's degree in nursing
What is RN?
Treatments are focused on helping the patients function at their ___________________
What is Maximum Capacity
PharmD
What is pharmacist?
Ensures that the program of study meets the established quality competency standards and prepares students for employment in the health care career..
What is accreditation?
Can be obtained at either a technical/vocational school or a community college
What is an associates degree?
Administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery, and assist anesthesiologists.
Who is Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?
Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability of patients who have disabling diseases
Physical Therapist
DMD or DDS
What is a dentist?
Additional hours of training required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration
What are CEUs?
Education that takes place after graduation from high school
What is postsecondary education?
Work under the supervision of the rn or lpn, to provide patient care such as baths, feeding, and ambulation.
Who are patient care technicians?
Prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes.
Who are Athletic Trainers Certified?
DH
What is dental hygienist?
An individual trained and skilled in collecting blood samples
Who is a phlebotomist?
The type of program that you are currently in
What is a secondary health science program?
Take health histories, perform physical examinations, order labs, and prescribe medications.
Who is a certified registered nurse practitioner?
Treat patient's with heart and lung diseases by administering oxygen, gases, or medications.
Who are Respiratory Therapists?