profess-ionalism
Possessing necessary knowledge or skills
Competence
How many health science pathways are there?
Five
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind
Psychiatrist
Abbreviation meaning daily
QD
Abbreviation meaning twice a day
BID
A person’s character, values, and behavior as viewed by others
Reputation
Name the HS pathway: Healthcare workers in environmental services and food service
Support services
A healthcare worker that provides treatment to improve mobility in patients with injuries and conditions of the bones, muscles, nerves, and joints.
Physical therapist
Abbreviation meaning by mouth
PO
A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth
Obstetrician
Healthcare workers often rely on their coworkers or peers… this need to rely on others is called
Interdependence
Name the HS pathway: dentist, veterinarian, optometrist
Therapeutic services
A healthcare worker who sterilizes instruments, equipment, and linens
Central processing/supply technician
Abbreviation meaning intravenous
IV
Which is a career in alternative medicine?
A. Chiropractor B. Veterinarian
C. Cardiologist. D. Pediatrician
E. All of the above
A. Chiropractor
True or false… it’s not the job you do that makes you a professional, it’s how you do your job.
True
Name the HS pathway: ultrasound technician, phlebotomist, ECG technician
Diagnostic services
A physician that specializes in diseases of the internal organs
Internist
Abbreviation meaning per requested need or as needed
PRN
Name the HS pathway: cancer registrar, clinical data specialist, epidemiologist
Health informatics
Which of the following affect your professional image?
A. Clothing B. Hygiene
C. Grooming D. Posture
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Name the HS pathway: massage therapist, athletic trainer, social worker
Therapeutic services
The study of electromagnetic, fluid, dynamics, and heat transfer along with molecular biology, pharmacology, and anatomy and physiology
Bioengineering
Abbreviation meaning subcutaneous
SC or SQ
This was created to help schools and the community develop courses and programs to help students explore different careers, provide preparation for the career, and link students to the knowledge skills and abilities they will need for their future career.
National Career Cluster Framework