Health Terminology
The department of a hospital that provides immediate treatment for acute illnesses and trauma
What is the Emergency Room?
The two colleges offering SCRUBS camp in St. Cloud this year
What is SCTCC and SCSU?
Minimum hourly wage in MN
What is $9.85 per hour?
This "house" near SCSU was established by the St Cloud Area Police Department. This community-oriented policing program is an effort to build relationships within the area and has reduced violent crimes in the area surrounding their first house by 70%.
What is The Community OutPost (COP) House?
This position in nursing allows people as young as 16 years old to become certified
What is a CNA?
CNAs (NAs) training and certification is completely reimbursed from their future employer.
The worldwide spread of a new disease, and most people do not have an immunity.
What is a Pandemic?
This person receive emergency calls by telephone, radio system or computer-aided system. They question callers to obtain the information needed to determine an appropriate course of action. They also must create and maintain logs of all calls received and prepare reports as necessary.
What is a 911 Dispatcher?
Cost of living in Central MN for a single adult is $________ per hour
(Cost of living is the amount of money needed to sustain a basic level of living, which includes expenses such as housing, food, transportation, taxes, health care and health care.)
What is $14.48 per hour, which is $30,120/year?
This areal device can be used to find vulnerable individuals or fugitives.
What is a drone?
Central Minnesota's labor force is projected to __________ in the next decade, however the population 65+ will continue to __________.
What is a DECREASE in labor force and population of 65+ will continue to INCREASE?
C.N.A.
What is a certified nursing assistant?
CNAs (or NAs) help patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
You can be 16 years old to be a CNA.
Also known as fire inspector, fire investigator and fire officer, this person investigates the aftermath of fires to determine their causes.
What is a Fire Marshal?
The median hourly wage of a police officer in Central MN.
What is $31.88 per hour?
The leader in medical flights and emergency medical services, providing critical care and transportation via helicopter and airplane day or night, 365 days a year.
What is Life Link?
Largest healthcare employer in Central MN
What is CentraCare?
CentraCare employs over 10,000 people.
Type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Name three nursing titles
What is:
1. Health (Personal) Care Assistant - no education/certification ($12.26/hour)
2. CNA - 6-8 week certification ($15.70/hour)
3. LPN - 2 year Associates Degree ($20.51/hour)
4. RN - 2 or 4 year Degree ($39.98/hour)
5. Nurse Practitioner - 6+ year Masters Degree ($51.63/hour)
6. Doctor - 7+ MD/PhD Degree ($92.44/hour)
The median hourly wage of a fire fighter in Central MN.
What is $15.06 per hour.
The most common reason for 911 calls.
The most common reason for 911 calls in the US:
1. Breathing Complaints (13.8%)
2. Sick person (10.9%)
3. chest pain (10.2%)
4. Fall (8.8%)
The largest and fastest growing industry in Central MN is expected to be health care and social assistance, which may account for nearly ______% of total projected growth from 2014 to 2024
What is 45%?
Lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
What is Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
Name one of the organizations connected to the SCTCC building that can assist people seeking employment
What is: CareerForce, Job Service, Career Solutions, Voc Rehab or SSB?
CareerForce - St Cloud has four partners:
1. MN Job Service/ MN DEED- The focus of all services is to help job seekers find work and help employers find and retain qualified employees.
2. Career Solutions - an employment and training agency that provides assistance in building a skilled workforce
3. Vocational Rehabilitation - assist Minnesotans with significant disabilities to secure and retain employment, live independently, and reduce their dependence on government supports
4. State Service for the Blind - offer tools and training to the blind for employment and for helping seniors remain independent and active
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics average annual salary
What is $37,793 per year ($18.17/hour)?
This is a two year, Associates Degree. Career opportunities for paramedics include: ambulance companies, hospitals, industry, city health agencies, fire departments and law enforcement agencies.
18 years olds can become an EMT and/or a paramedic.
Number of fire departments currently registered with the National Fire Department Registry in the state of MN.
Approximately 719 fire departments in MN.
This Senior living community (that you will be visiting) in Sauk Rapids offers care for all stages, from home care & rehab care to assisted living & nursing home care.
What is Good Shepherd?