Health Care Careers Flashcards Chapter 3

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What does OT stand for?

Optometry Technician

Osteopathic Technician

Occupational Therapist (correct)

Orthopedic Therapist

What does CMT stand for?

Certified Medical Transcriptionist

Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (correct)

Certified Medical Trainer

Certified Medical Technician

What does CNM stand for?

Clinical Nurse Manager

Certified Nursing Manager

Community Nurse Maternity

Certified Nurse Midwife (correct)

What does DMD stand for?

Doctor of Dental Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does EMT stand for?

Emergency Medical Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does DO stand for?

Doctor of Osteopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does CBET stand for?

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does RN stand for?

Registered Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does OD stand for?

Optometrist Signup and view all the answers

What does RD stand for?

Registered Dietitian Signup and view all the answers

What does DDS stand for?

Doctor of Dental Surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does AMT stand for?

American Medical Transcriptionist Signup and view all the answers

What does DPM stand for?

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does CMA stand for?

Certified Medical Assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does ECG/EKG stand for?

Electrocardiograph Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does DC stand for?

Doctor of Chiropractic Signup and view all the answers

What does LPN/LVN stand for?

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does MD stand for?

Doctor of Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does CRNP stand for?

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Signup and view all the answers

What does CLT stand for?

Certified Laboratory Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does DVM/VMD stand for?

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalographic Technologist Signup and view all the answers

What does RT stand for?

Respiratory Therapist Signup and view all the answers

Completion of a prescribed 2-year course of study is known as an __________ degree.

Associate's Signup and view all the answers

Completion of a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four years or more is known as a __________ degree.

Bachelor's Signup and view all the answers

Completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree is known as a __________ degree.

Master's Signup and view all the answers

What is certification in healthcare?

It is a professional association or government agency regulation that issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards. Signup and view all the answers

What is licensure in healthcare?

It is when a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after completing an approved education program and passing a state board test. Signup and view all the answers

What is registration in healthcare?

It is a regulatory body in a health care area that administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel. Signup and view all the answers

What do CEUs require a health care worker to do?

Obtain additional hours of education in the specific health career during a specific period. Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between a technician and a technologist?

Technician requires a two-year associate's degree plus on-the-job training, while technologist requires 3 or 4 years of college plus work experience. Signup and view all the answers

Who are multicompetent or multiskilled workers?

Workers that are hired who can perform a variety of health care skills. Signup and view all the answers

Why do smaller facilities and rural areas hire multiskilled workers?

Due to high health care costs. Signup and view all the answers

Who is an entrepreneur?

An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business. Signup and view all the answers

List the three characteristics of a person who is an entrepreneur.

Well-motivated, self-confident, and responsible. Signup and view all the answers

What does orthodontist focus on?

Alignment or straightening of the teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does an ophthalmologist treat?

Diseases and disorders of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What does a psychiatrist specialize in?

Diseases and disorders of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What does an oral surgeon perform?

Surgery in the teeth, mouth, and jaw Signup and view all the answers

What does a neurologist treat?

Disorders of the brain and nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does a gynecologist specialize in?

Diseases of the female reproductive system Signup and view all the answers

What does a urologist treat?

Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system Signup and view all the answers

What does a family physician handle?

Illness or injury in all age groups Signup and view all the answers

What does a periodontist focus on?

Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums Signup and view all the answers

What does an oncologist do?

Diagnosis and treatment of tumors Signup and view all the answers

What does a cardiologist specialize in?

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What do gerontologists focus on?

Diseases of elderly individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does a pediatrician specialize in?

Diseases and disorders of children Signup and view all the answers

What does an obstetrician handle?

Pregnancy and childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What does a dental hygienist do?

Works under the supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does an EEC technologist do?

Operates a machine to record electrical activity in the brain Signup and view all the answers

What does a radiologic technologist work with?

X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What does an emergency medical technician provide?

Basic care for medical emergencies, illness, or injury Signup and view all the answers

What do health information technicians do?

Organize and code patient records Signup and view all the answers

What does a health care administrator manage?

The operation of a health care facility Signup and view all the answers

What do geriatric aides do?

Assist elderly individuals Signup and view all the answers

What do pharmacists dispense?

Medications based on written orders Signup and view all the answers

What does a recreational therapist use as a form of treatment?

Recreational and leisure activities Signup and view all the answers

What does an optometrist examine?

Eyes for vision problems Signup and view all the answers

What do embalmers prepare?

The body for interment Signup and view all the answers

What does an epidemiologist do?

Identifies and treats diseases in groups of people Signup and view all the answers

What does a forensic science technician investigate?

Crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence Signup and view all the answers

What do medical interpreters assist with?

Cross-cultural communication Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic counselors provide information about?

Genetic diseases or inherited conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does a process technician do?

Operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Care Career Abbreviations

OT: Occupational Therapist
CMT: Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist
CNM: Nurse Midwife
DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician
DO: Doctor of Osteopathy
CBET: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
RN: Registered Nurse
OD: Optometrist
RD: Registered Dietitian
DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery
AMT: American Medical Transcriptionist
DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
CMA: Certified Medical Assistant
ECG/EKG: Electrocardiograph Technician
PT: Physical Therapist
DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
LPN/LVN: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
MD: Doctor of Medicine
CRNP: Nurse Practitioner
CLT: Certified Laboratory Technician
DVM/VMD: Veterinarian
EEG: Electroencephalographic Technologist
RT: Respiratory Therapist

Educational Requirements

Associate's Degree: Requires completion of a prescribed 2-year course of study.
Bachelor's Degree: Completion typically lasts four years or more.
Master's Degree: Completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree.

Professional Certifications

Certification: Statement issued by a professional association or government agency confirming fulfillment of education and performance requirements.
Licensure: Government authorization for an individual to work in a profession after completing an approved education program and passing a state exam.
Registration: Managed by a regulatory body that administers examinations and maintains a list of qualified personnel.

Continuing Education

CEUs: Require health care workers to obtain additional education hours in their specific health career within a designated time frame.

Health Care Workers

Technician vs. Technologist: Technicians typically have a two-year associate degree plus on-the-job training; technologists require three to four years of college plus work experience.
Multiskilled Workers: Hired in smaller facilities and rural areas to perform various health care skills due to high health care costs.

Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Entrepreneur: An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes risks for a business.
Key characteristics include being well-motivated, self-confident, and responsible.

Specialized Medical Professionals

Orthodontist: Focuses on aligning and straightening teeth.
Ophthalmologist: Expert in eye diseases and disorders.
Psychiatrist: Specializes in identifying and treating mental health disorders.
Oral Surgeon: Performs surgeries on the teeth, mouth, and jaw.
Neurologist: Treats disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Gynecologist: Focuses on diseases of the female reproductive system.
Urologist: Addresses kidney, bladder, or urinary system diseases.
Family Physician: Treats illness for all age groups.
Periodontist: Specializes in gum and supporting structures of the teeth.
Oncologist: Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.
Cardiologist: Treats heart and blood vessel diseases.
Gerontologist: Specializes in diseases affecting elderly individuals.
Pediatrician: Focuses on children's diseases and disorders.
Obstetrician: Manages pregnancy and childbirth.

Allied Health Professionals

Dental Hygienist: Works under a dentist, removing stains and deposits from teeth.
EEG Technologist: Operates equipment recording electrical brain activity.
Radiologic Technologist: Works with various imaging technologies, including X-rays.
Health Information Technicians: Organizes and codes medical records, collects statistical data.
Health Care Administrator: Oversees the operations of health care facilities.
Geriatric Aides: Assist with elderly care as nurse assistants.
Pharmacists: Dispense medications based on prescriptions from authorized prescribers.
Recreational Therapist: Uses leisure activities in treatment plans.
Medical Interpreters: Facilitate communication across languages in medical contexts.
Genetic Counselors: Offer insights on genetic diseases and inherited conditions.
Process Technicians: Operate and monitor machinery for biotech product production.

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Test your knowledge of key abbreviations used in health care professions with these flashcards from Chapter 3. Each card presents a common abbreviation and its full meaning. Perfect for students pursuing a career in health care.