Education Pathways
Programs that prepare a student for immediate employment or further education are called what?
Health Science Education (HSE) programs
A certificate issued by a professional organization after meeting requirements.
Certification
This student-led organization prepares students for future health care careers.
HOSA – Future Health Professionals
The most advanced level of training, often requiring a doctorate or master’s degree.
Professional
A person who organizes and manages a business while taking on its risks.
Entrepreneur
This degree is awarded by a community college after about two years of study.
Associate’s degree
A process involving a regulatory body that maintains a current list of qualified personnel.
Registration
One benefit of professional membership that helps with paying for school or exams.
Financial support
A worker at this level usually holds a bachelor’s or master’s and carries out complex procedures.
Technologist or therapist
What is one major reason multicompetent workers are in demand?
They save employers money by performing multiple tasks.
This degree typically requires four or more years of study at a college or university.
Bachelor’s degree
A process by which a government agency authorizes someone to work in a given occupation.
Licensure
The set of professional rules and moral principles members are expected to follow.
Code of ethics
Workers at this level typically complete a 2-year program and perform technical skills.
Technician
This is a trend in health care where workers take on more than one role.
Multiskilled workforce / multicompetent workers
This degree is awarded after one or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree
These are required to renew a license or certification in many states.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
This membership benefit helps individuals stay up to date on requirements like certification or licensure.
Assistance with certification, registration, or licensure
These workers require up to one year of classroom and on-the-job training.
Aide
Why is scope of practice important for health care providers?
It protects both the patient and the provider by setting legal limits.
This degree is awarded after two or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s or master’s.
Doctorate or doctoral degree
Procedures and actions that health care providers are legally permitted to perform are called what?
Scope of practice
Professional organizations provide career information and also work to influence what with government officials?
Legislation
Health workers trained in multiple skills to meet changing health care needs are called what?
Multicompetent or multiskilled workers
Give two examples of member benefits offered by health care professional organizations.
Professional development, career information, influence legislation, assistance with certification/licensure, financial support, code of ethics