Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care 2009 Delmar

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Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 1 Introduction to Health Careers • Education – – – Requirements vary by

3: 1 Introduction to Health Careers • Education – – – Requirements vary by program and state High school preparation Health science technology education (HSTE) Post-secondary education Types of degrees National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Certification, Registration, and Licensure • • Purpose Certification process and examples Registration process and

Certification, Registration, and Licensure • • Purpose Certification process and examples Registration process and examples Licensure process and examples © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Accrediting Agencies • Purpose • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Accrediting Agencies • Purpose • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Purpose • Requirements vary between careers • Student must

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Purpose • Requirements vary between careers • Student must know requirements in their state © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Training Levels • • Professional Technologist or therapist Technician Aide or assistant © 2009

Training Levels • • Professional Technologist or therapist Technician Aide or assistant © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Multicompetent or Multiskilled Workers • New trend in health occupations • Workers perform a

Multicompetent or Multiskilled Workers • New trend in health occupations • Workers perform a variety of occupations • Eliminates need for employing specialist for every aspect of care • Examples? ? ? • Education done on the job or through educational programs © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Entrepreneur • • Definition Work conditions Advantages and disadvantages Examples? ? © 2009 Delmar,

Entrepreneur • • Definition Work conditions Advantages and disadvantages Examples? ? © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

National Health Care Skill Standards (NHCSS) • Purpose- specify the knowledge and skills that

National Health Care Skill Standards (NHCSS) • Purpose- specify the knowledge and skills that health care workers should possess • Health Care Core Standards -Therapeutic/Diagnostic Core Standards -Therapeutic Cluster Standards (Therapeutic Services) -Diagnostic Cluster Standards (Diagnostic Services) (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

NHCSS (continued) -Health Informatics Services Cluster Standards -Support Environmental Services Cluster Standards -Biotechnology Research

NHCSS (continued) -Health Informatics Services Cluster Standards -Support Environmental Services Cluster Standards -Biotechnology Research and Development Standards © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Introduction to Health Careers • Various levels in health care require different educational requirements

Introduction to Health Careers • Various levels in health care require different educational requirements – – – On-the-job training HSTE program Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctoral degree (Doctor’s) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Summary • Different health occupations require different levels of education • Some careers require

Summary • Different health occupations require different levels of education • Some careers require certification, registration, or licensure • Requirements vary from state to state • Student must obtain information pertinent to an individual state © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 Therapeutic Services Careers • Basic job description – Use variety of treatments

3: 2 Therapeutic Services Careers • Basic job description – Use variety of treatments to help patients who are injured, physically or mentally disabled, or emotionally disturbed – Direct treatment toward allowing the patient to function at maximum capacity • Places of employment? ? ? © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 A Dental Careers • Basic job duties – – Health of teeth

3: 2 A Dental Careers • Basic job duties – – Health of teeth and soft tissues of mouth Preventing dental disease Repairing or replacing diseased or damaged teeth Treating gingiva (gums) and other supporting structures of the teeth • Places of employment? ? (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Dental Careers (continued) • • • Specialty areas See Table 3 -3 in text

Dental Careers (continued) • • • Specialty areas See Table 3 -3 in text Dentist Dental hygienist Dental laboratory technician (CLDT) Dental assistant © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 B Emergency Medical Services Careers • Basic job duties – Provide emergency

3: 2 B Emergency Medical Services Careers • Basic job duties – Provide emergency prehospital care – Provide care to victims of accidents, injuries, and sudden illness • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Emergency Medical Services Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -4 in text • Emergency

Emergency Medical Services Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -4 in text • Emergency medical technician paramedic (EMT-P, EMT-4) • Emergency medical technician intermediate (EMT-1, EMT-2, EMT-3) (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Emergency Medical Services Careers (continued) • Emergency medical technician basic (EMT-B, EMT-1) • First

Emergency Medical Services Careers (continued) • Emergency medical technician basic (EMT-B, EMT-1) • First responder (e. g. , police, security, individual) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 C Medical Careers • Basic description – Includes physicians and those who

3: 2 C Medical Careers • Basic description – Includes physicians and those who work under their supervision – Involved with diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases and disorders of the human body • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Medical Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -5 in text Physician (doctor): MD,

Medical Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -5 in text Physician (doctor): MD, DO, DPM, DC Physician assistant Medical assistant © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 D Mental and Social Services Careers • Basic job duties – Mental

3: 2 D Mental and Social Services Careers • Basic job duties – Mental or emotional disorders or mental retardation – Social workers assist others to deal with illness, employment, or community problems – Focus: help individuals function to their maximum capacity • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Mental and Social Services Careers (continued) • • • See Table 3 -7 in

Mental and Social Services Careers (continued) • • • See Table 3 -7 in text Psychiatrist Psychologist Psychiatric/mental health technician Social worker (sociologist) Genetic counselor © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 E Mortuary Careers • Basic job duties – Preparation of the body

3: 2 E Mortuary Careers • Basic job duties – Preparation of the body – Perform ceremony that honors the deceased and meets the spiritual needs of the living – Cremation or burial of the remains – Practices and rites vary due to cultural and religious preferences • Places of employment © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 F Nursing Careers • Basic job duties – Provide care under direction

3: 2 F Nursing Careers • Basic job duties – Provide care under direction of a physician – Direct care given to meet mental, emotional, and physical needs of the patient • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Nursing Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -9 in text • Registered nurse (RN)

Nursing Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -9 in text • Registered nurse (RN) • Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) • Nurse assistant • Geriatric aide (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Nursing Careers (continued) • • Home health care assistant Medication aide Certified nurse technician

Nursing Careers (continued) • • Home health care assistant Medication aide Certified nurse technician Patient care technician © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Purpose • Requirements vary between careers • Student must

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Purpose • Requirements vary between careers • Student must know requirements in their state © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 G Nutrition and Dietary Services Careers • Basic job duties – Recognize

3: 2 G Nutrition and Dietary Services Careers • Basic job duties – Recognize importance good nutrition has for health – Promote wellness and optimum health through good nutrition – Provide dietary guidelines used to treat various diseases – Teach proper nutrition – Prepare food for health care facilities • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Nutrition and Dietary Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -10 in text Dietitian

Nutrition and Dietary Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -10 in text Dietitian or nutritionist Dietetic technician Dietetic assistant or food service worker © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 H Veterinary Careers • Basic description – Work with all types of

3: 2 H Veterinary Careers • Basic description – Work with all types of animals – Range from house pets to livestock to wildlife • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Veterinary Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -11 in text • Veterinarian (DVM or

Veterinary Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -11 in text • Veterinarian (DVM or VDM) • Veterinary (animal health) technologist (VTR, registered) • Veterinarian assistant (animal caretaker) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 I Vision Services Careers • Basic job duties – Provide care to

3: 2 I Vision Services Careers • Basic job duties – Provide care to prevent vision disorders – Treat vision disorders • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Vision Services Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -12 in text Ophthalmologist (MD)

Vision Services Careers (continued) • • See Table 3 -12 in text Ophthalmologist (MD) Optometrist (OD) Ophthalmic medical technologist (COMT) Ophthalmic technician (COT) Ophthalmic assistant (COA) Optician Ophthalmic laboratory technician © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 2 J Other Therapeutic Services Careers • • See Table 3 -13 in

3: 2 J Other Therapeutic Services Careers • • See Table 3 -13 in text Occupational therapist (OT) Occupational therapy assistant Pharmacist Pharmacy technician Physical therapist (PT) Physical therapist assistant (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Other Therapeutic Services Careers (continued) • • Massage therapist Recreational therapist (TR) Certified therapeutic

Other Therapeutic Services Careers (continued) • • Massage therapist Recreational therapist (TR) Certified therapeutic recreation specialist Recreational therapy assistant or activity director • Respiratory therapist (RT) • Respiratory therapy technician (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Other Therapeutic Services Careers (continued) • Speech-language therapist/pathologist and/or audiologist • Surgical technician/technologist •

Other Therapeutic Services Careers (continued) • Speech-language therapist/pathologist and/or audiologist • Surgical technician/technologist • Art, music, dance therapist • Athletic trainer • Dialysis technician • Perfusionist, certified clinical perfusionist, or extracorporeal circulation technologist © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 3 Diagnostic Services Careers • See Table 3 -14 in text • Cardiovascular

3: 3 Diagnostic Services Careers • See Table 3 -14 in text • Cardiovascular technologist • Registered diagnostic vascular technologist (RDTV) • Electrocardiograph (ECG) technician • Electroencephalographic technologist (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Diagnostic Careers (continued) • • • Electroneurodiagnostic technologist Medical (clinical) laboratory technician Medical (clinical)

Diagnostic Careers (continued) • • • Electroneurodiagnostic technologist Medical (clinical) laboratory technician Medical (clinical) laboratory assistant Phlebotomist Radiologic technologist © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 4 Health Informatics Careers • Basic job duties – Documentation of patient records

3: 4 Health Informatics Careers • Basic job duties – Documentation of patient records – Health information – Health education • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Health Informatics Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -15 in text • Health information

Health Informatics Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -15 in text • Health information (medical records) administrator registered (RRA) • Health information (medical records) technician registered (RHIT) • Medical transcriptionist • Admitting officers/clerks (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Health Informatics Careers (continued) • Unit secretary/ward clerk/health unit coordinator/medical records clerk • Epidemiologist

Health Informatics Careers (continued) • Unit secretary/ward clerk/health unit coordinator/medical records clerk • Epidemiologist • Medical interpreter/translator • Medical illustrator • Medical librarian © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 5 Support Services Careers • Basic description – Create therapeutic environment – Operate

3: 5 Support Services Careers • Basic description – Create therapeutic environment – Operate support departments – Each department has workers at all levels with varying amounts of education • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Support Services Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -16 in text • Health care

Support Services Careers (continued) • See Table 3 -16 in text • Health care administrator, health services manager, or health care executive • Biomedical (clinical) engineer • Admitting officer/clerk • Central/sterile supply worker • Housekeeping worker/sanitary manager © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3: 6 Biotechnology Research and Development Careers • Basic description – Use living cells

3: 6 Biotechnology Research and Development Careers • Basic description – Use living cells to create products – Research and development – Disease prevention • Unlimited potential for biotechnology • Places of employment (continues) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Biotechnology Careers (continued) • • • Refer to Table 3 -17 in text Biological

Biotechnology Careers (continued) • • • Refer to Table 3 -17 in text Biological or medical scientists Biotechnological engineers (bioengineers) Biological technicians Process technicians Forensic science technicians © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Summary • Health careers are as exciting as they are diverse with over 250

Summary • Health careers are as exciting as they are diverse with over 250 different opportunities available • Each career has specific education requirements, job descriptions, and annual salaries earned • There are many occupational opportunities for a successful career in health care © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

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