Professionalism
Possessing necessary knowledge or skills
Competence
How many health science pathways are there?
Five
Degree awarded after the completion of a two-year undergraduate program
Associate's Degree
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
Education occurring after high school
Postsecondary
Abbreviation meaning by mouth
PO
True or False: It’s not the job you do that makes you a professional, it’s how you do your job that counts.
True
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
Attitudes and behaviors that support good work performance
Work ethic
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
True or False: A technician has more education and training than a technologist
False
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
Medical procedures which are conducted to decide the nature of a disease or condition are called:
A. Cultural
B. Therapeutic
C. Credible
D. Diagnostic
C. Diagnostic
Degree awarded by college or university after completion of 2 or more years of work beyond a master’s degree
Doctorate
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