Education
Basic education in high school
secondary education
These are required to renew a license or maintain certification or registration
continuing education units
Specify the knowledge and skills involved in creating a picture of pt health status in single point in time
Provides emergency, prehospital care to accident victims
Emergency medical technician (EMT)
Help maintain the cleanliness of the health care facility to provide a sanitary environment
housekeeping workers
This degree requires completion of four or more years of study in college
Bachelor's Degree
This ensures a program of study meets quality competency standards.
Specify the knowledge and skills involved in changing the health status of a pt over time
Therapeutic Services Standards
Dispenses medications and provides information on drugs
pharmacist
Collect blood and prepare it for testing
phlebotomist
This degree requires completion of two years of study at a college
Associate's degree
Typically requires one year or less of education. Means a person has fulfilled requirements educational and performance standards.
Certification
Specify the knowledge and skills involved in the documentation of pt care
Health Informatics Standards
Works under the supervision of dentist to remove stains and deposits from teeth
dental hygienist
Identify diagnoses, procedures, and services provided in a patient's health care record and assigns specific codes
Medical coder
This degree requires completion of a bachelor's degree plus four or more years of study
Doctorate degree
This clearly defines the scope of practice for a professional
License
Specify the knowledge and skills involved bioscience research and development
Biotechnology Research and Development Standards
Assist patients who have difficulty coping with various problems by helping them make adjustments in their lives and/or referring them to community resources for assistance
Social worker
Work under the direction of physicians and provide total care to patients
Registered nurse
This degree requires a bachelor's degree plus one or more years of study
Master's degree
This is performed by a regulatory body that administers examinations and maintains a "registry" of qualified personnel
Registration
Specify the knowledge and skills involved in creating a therapeutic environment to provide direct or indirect pt care
Support Services Standards
Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of health care and manage the operation of health care facilities
Health care administrator
Work under the supervision of a physical therapist, help carry out prescribed plans of treatment
Physical therapist assistant