Medical Field
What does HRT stand for?
Health Related Technologies
Name some ways to stay organized on your phone.
Using the various Apps on your phone ie: notes, calendar, alarm, text to remind, etc.
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor’s Degree?
Typically, about 4 years
What is room & board?
Extra costs with living on campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.; eating and sleeping on campus
True or False: You must know what you want to study before entering college.
False, schools will have an undecided major so you can take some more time to choose a major
True or False: Do you need a degree to be a CNA: Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant?
False -however, you need specialized training and can be certified as a CNA
What is the term for “the action of delaying or postponing something.”?
Procrastination
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate’s Degree?
About 2 years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants are typically given by the government, based on a student's financial need or background and are FREE MONEY.
Loans must be PAID BACK.
How many credits do you typically need to be considered a full time student?
At least 12 credits
What does CPR stand for?
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What do the letters S.M.A.R.T. in SMART Goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (Timely)
This is the category of schools that trains students in the area of cosmetology, auto mechanics, culinary arts, etc
Technical College/ Vocational school/ Trade school
In PA, these could be...Pennco Tech, Universal Technical Institute UTI, Lincoln Tech, Jean Madeline, Walnut Hill College...
List two expenses associated with college besides tuition.
Books, Room & Board (housing), parking, technology fees, computer and web access (not all colleges have the same fees)
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Name any 3 careers in the Health Related Technologies industry.
Health Information Specialist, Mental Health Counselor, Registered Nurse, Environmental Scientist, Physical Therapist and many more!
Sticking to a monthly ___________ will help you manage your finances.
budget
How long does it typically take to earn a master's degree?
2-3 years after receiving Bachelor’s (some schools offer special programs that you can enroll in to receive Master’s in 5 years.
True of False: You can only receive scholarships based off your academic record.
False. There are scholarships for almost everything! You just need to find them and apply.
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.?
A B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts, a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science. These have to do with programs area of focus (liberal arts focus vs. technical or science related)
Out of all the Philadelphia based-hospitals, which hospital has the largest number of employees?
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, about 16,000 employees
In college, your professor will distribute a _______________ which will outline the subject(s) in a course of study for the term.
syllabus
Name three colleges/universities located in Philadelphia.
Temple University, Community College of Philadelphia, UPenn, Drexel, Harrisburg, La Salle, St. Joe's, Moore College of Art and Design, Holy Family University, Curtis Institute of Music, Thomas Jefferson University, etc
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
In addition to a student's major and minor, what is one other subject area a student may learn about at a liberal arts schools?
Besides a major and minor, a student at a liberal arts school learns about subjects like Philosophy, History, English/Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Creative Arts, Foreign Languages, or Natural Sciences through their core curriculum, broadening their perspectives beyond their specialization