Pathways to a Healthcare Profession
This profession requires taking the MCAT
Physician (MD and DO)
This profession uses art-making as a therapeutic process to help individuals cope with emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges, and improve overall well-being
What is an art therapist?
This profession specializes in performing operations to treat injuries, diseases and deformities
What is a surgeon?
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
Define the role of an allied healthcare professional
They assist with providing essential medical care alongside physicians/nurses however typically do not have a doctorate in their field
Describe 1 path to becoming a registered nursing
Can complete an accelerated program after college or can complete a bachelors program during college
This person facilitates communication between healthcare providers and patients who do not share a common language, translating spoken words and written documents while ensuring cultural sensitivity and accuracy.
What is a medical interpreter?
This profession specializes in providing support and guidance to breastfeeding mothers and their infants
What is Lactation Consultant?
The undergraduate degree offered by 4-year college & universities. The minimum credit hour requirenments for this degree are 120 hours.
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
Name 4 health professions that require attending college
This person analyzes human cells, typically using a microscope, to detect abnormalities that may indicate disease or illness.
Cytotechnologist or Pathologist
This job provides education, counseling, and support to individuals and families regarding inherited conditions, birth defects, and genetic testing options.
What is a genetic counselor?
FAFSA stands for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
the kidneys
EMT, Paramedic, CNA, Health Coach, Phlebotimist, Pharmacy Technician
An orthotist does.....
Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
Provide 3 examples of an allied healthcare profession
Financial aid money that you do not have to pay back
What is a grant?
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
An art therapist requires a master degree
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What is the difference between an Doctor of Medicine (MD) vs Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)?
DO focus on healing the body through manual manipulation of the musculoskeletal system (i.e. stretching or manipulating a nerve to relieve nausea) while MD focus on "western medicine" aka medication to treat conditions
Describe 2 responsibilities of a healthcare provider
Granted upon completion of a program of at least 2 but less than 4 years of college.
What is an associates degree?
Describe the process/steps of becoming a physician's assistant
1. Earn a bachelors degree 2. Earn a master's degree with an accredited PA program 3. Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) 4. Can get additionally certified in a specialty to advance career