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100

Training while working at a job

What is On-the-job?

100
Physical Therapist Abbreviation

What is PT?

100

Specializes in disorders of the brain and nervous system

What is a Neurologist?

100

Works under the supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth, expose, and develop X-rays

What is Dental Hygienist?

100

Name 3 places of employment for workers in mortuary careers

What is funeral homes, mortuaries, crematoriums, or cemetery associations?

200

How long does an associates degree take?

What is 2 years?

200

Registered Nurse Abbreviation 

What is RN?

200

Specializes in diseases of the female reproductive system

What is a Gynecologist?

200

Investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence

What is a Forensic Science Technician?

200

What are CEUs and why are they important

What are continuing education units and are required to renew license or maintain certification/registration?

300

Highest level of academic degree awarded only at universities

What is a doctorate degree?

300

Nurse Midwife Abbreviation

What is CNM?

300

Works with x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds

What is a Radiologic Technologist?

300

Operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products

What is a Prosthetic Technician?

300

What are the characteristics of a person who is an entrepreneur?

What is motivated, self-confident, responsible, creative, and independent

400

Awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree

What is a Master's degree?

400

Electrocardiography Technician Abbreviation

What is ECG or EKG?

400

Identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people

What is an Epidemiologist?

400

Operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products

What is a Process Technician?

400

Why do smaller facilities and rural areas hire multiskilled workers?

What is offset cost?

500

An academic award that usually requires four years beyond high school at an accredited college or university


What is a Bachelors degree?

500

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Abbreviation

What is CBET?

500

Specializes in diseases of elderly individuals

What is a Gerontologist?

500

Specializes in treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums and bone and structures supporting teeth

What is a periodontist?

500
Name the four levels of training

What is a professional, technologist/therapist, technician, or aide/assistant?