Unit 2 Careers in Health Care Copyright 2004

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Unit 2 Careers in Health Care ©Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL

Unit 2 Careers in Health Care ©Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS

2: 1 Introduction to Health Careers § Education – Requirements vary by program and

2: 1 Introduction to Health Careers § Education – Requirements vary by program and state – High school preparation – Health Occupations Education (HOE) – Post-secondary education – Types of degrees Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

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) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Training Levels § § Professional Technologist or therapist Technician Assistant or aide Copyright ©

Training Levels § § Professional Technologist or therapist Technician Assistant or aide Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Entrepreneur § § Definition Work conditions Advantages and disadvantages Examples Copyright © 2004 by

Entrepreneur § § Definition Work conditions Advantages and disadvantages Examples Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

National Health Care Skill Standards (NHCSS) § § § § Purpose Health Care Core

National Health Care Skill Standards (NHCSS) § § § § Purpose Health Care Core Standards Therapeutic/Diagnostic Core Standards Therapeutic Cluster Standards Diagnostic Cluster Standards Information Services Cluster Standards Environmental Services Cluster Standards Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9

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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10

2: 2 Dental Careers § Basic job duties – Health of teeth and soft

2: 2 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11

Dental Careers (continued) § § § Specialty areas See Table 2 -3 in text

Dental Careers (continued) § § § Specialty areas See Table 2 -3 in text Dentist Dental hygienist Dental laboratory technician Dental assistant Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12

2: 3 Diagnostic Services § Basic job duties – Perform tests or evaluations –

2: 3 Diagnostic Services § Basic job duties – Perform tests or evaluations – Aid in detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, or other physical conditions § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13

Diagnostic Careers § See Table 2 -4 in text § Electrocardiograph (ECG) technician §

Diagnostic Careers § See Table 2 -4 in text § Electrocardiograph (ECG) technician § Electroencephalographic (EEG) technologist § Electroneurodiagnostic technologist § Medical (clinical) laboratory technologist Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14

Diagnostic Careers (continued) § § § Medical (clinical) laboratory technician Medical (clinical) laboratory assistant

Diagnostic Careers (continued) § § § Medical (clinical) laboratory technician Medical (clinical) laboratory assistant Phlebotomist or venipuncture technician Radiologic technologist Biomedical equipment technician (BET) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15

2: 4 Emergency Medical Services § Basic job duties – Provide emergency prehospital care

2: 4 Emergency Medical Services § Basic job duties – Provide emergency prehospital care – Provide care to victims of accidents, injuries, and sudden illness § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 16

Emergency Services Careers § See Table 2 -5 in text § First responder (e.

Emergency Services Careers § See Table 2 -5 in text § First responder (e. g. , police, security, individual) § Emergency medical technician basic (EMT -B) § Emergency medical technician defibrillator (EMT-D) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 17

Emergency Services Careers (continued) § Emergency medical technician intermediate (EMT-I) § Emergency medical technician

Emergency Services Careers (continued) § Emergency medical technician intermediate (EMT-I) § Emergency medical technician paramedic (EMT-P) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 18

2: 5 Health Information and Communication Services § Basic job duties – Maintain complete,

2: 5 Health Information and Communication Services § Basic job duties – Maintain complete, accurate patient records – Distribute health information – Research and maintain information – Use computers § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 19

Health Information and Communication Careers § § § § See Table 2 -6 in

Health Information and Communication Careers § § § § See Table 2 -6 in text Medical records administrator Medical records or health info technician Medical transcriptionist Unit secretary/ward clerk/unit coordinator Medical illustrator Medical/health sciences librarian Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20

2: 6 Hospital/Health Care Facility Services § Basic description – Operate support departments –

2: 6 Hospital/Health Care Facility Services § Basic description – Operate support departments – Includes administration, business office, admitting office, central/sterile supply, and housekeeping – Each department has workers at all levels with varying amounts of education § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 21

Hospital/Health Care Facility Careers § See Table 2 -7 in text § Health care

Hospital/Health Care Facility Careers § See Table 2 -7 in text § Health care administrator, health services manager, or chief executive officer (CEO) § Admitting officer/clerk § Central/sterile supply worker § Housekeeping worker/sanitary manager/environmental service worker Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 22

2: 7 Medical Careers § Basic description – Includes physicians and those who work

2: 7 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 23

Medical Careers (continued) § § See Table 2 -8 in text Physician (doctor): MD,

Medical Careers (continued) § § See Table 2 -8 in text Physician (doctor): MD, DO, DPM, DC Physician assistant Medical assistant Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 24

2: 8 Mental and Social Services § Basic job duties – Mental or emotional

2: 8 Mental and Social Services § 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 25

Mental and Social Services Careers § § § See Table 2 -10 in text

Mental and Social Services Careers § § § See Table 2 -10 in text Psychiatrist Psychologist Psychiatric/mental health technician Social worker (sociologist, caseworker, counselor) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 26

2: 9 Mortuary Careers § Basic job duties – Preparation of the body –

2: 9 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 27

Mortuary Careers (continued) § § See Table 2 -11 in text Funeral director/mortician/undertaker Embalmer

Mortuary Careers (continued) § § See Table 2 -11 in text Funeral director/mortician/undertaker Embalmer Mortuary assistant Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 28

2: 10 Nursing Careers § Basic job duties – Provide care under direction of

2: 10 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 29

Nursing Careers (continued) § See Table 2 -12 in text § Registered nurse (RN)

Nursing Careers (continued) § See Table 2 -12 in text § Registered nurse (RN) § Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) § Nurse assistant § Surgical technician/technologist Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 30

2: 11 Nutrition and Dietary Services § Basic job duties – Recognize importance good

2: 11 Nutrition and Dietary Services § 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 31

Nutrition and Dietary Services (continued) § Basic job duties (continued) – Teach proper nutrition

Nutrition and Dietary Services (continued) § Basic job duties (continued) – Teach proper nutrition – Prepare food for health care facilities § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 32

Nutrition and Dietary Careers § § See Table 2 -13 in text Dietitian or

Nutrition and Dietary Careers § § See Table 2 -13 in text Dietitian or nutritionist Dietetic technician Dietetic assistant or food service worker Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 33

2: 12 Therapeutic Services § Basic job description – Use variety of treatments to

2: 12 Therapeutic Services § 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 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 34

Therapeutic Careers § § § § See Table 2 -14 in text Physical therapist

Therapeutic Careers § § § § See Table 2 -14 in text Physical therapist assistant Occupational therapist (OT) Occupational therapy assistant Pharmacist Pharmacy technician Physical therapist (PT) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 35

Therapeutic Careers (continued) § Massage therapist § Recreational therapist (TR) § Recreational therapy assistant

Therapeutic Careers (continued) § Massage therapist § Recreational therapist (TR) § Recreational therapy assistant or activity director § Respiratory therapist (RT) § Respiratory therapy assistant Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 36

Therapeutic Careers (continued) § Speech-language therapist or speech pathologist § Audiologist § Art, music,

Therapeutic Careers (continued) § Speech-language therapist or speech pathologist § Audiologist § Art, music, and dance therapist § Athletic trainer § Dialysis technician § Perfusionist or extracorporeal circulation technologist Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 37

2: 13 Veterinary Careers § Basic description – Work with all types of animals

2: 13 Veterinary Careers § Basic description – Work with all types of animals – Range from house pets to livestock to wildlife § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 38

Veterinary Careers (continued) § See Table 2 -15 in text § Veterinarian (DVM or

Veterinary Careers (continued) § See Table 2 -15 in text § Veterinarian (DVM or VDM) § Veterinary technician (VTR) or animal health technician § Veterinarian assistant or aide (animal caretaker) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 39

2: 14 Vision Services § Basic job duties – Provide care to prevent vision

2: 14 Vision Services § Basic job duties – Provide care to prevent vision disorders – Treat vision disorders § Places of employment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 40

Vision Careers § § § § See Table 2 -16 in text Ophthalmologist Optometrist

Vision Careers § § § § See Table 2 -16 in text Ophthalmologist Optometrist (OD): Doctor of Optometry Ophthalmic medical technologist Ophthalmic technician (OT) Ophthalmic assistant (OA) Optician Ophthalmic laboratory technician Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 41