CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Secondary education

High school-includes sciences, social studies, English and mathematics

Health occupations education (HOE)

Programs in HS

DEGREES

Post-secondary (after high school)

Vocational-technical
Associates

schools offer training College or university offer

degree= 2 yr course of study Bachelors degree= 4 or more yrs course of study Masters degree= 1 or more yrs of work beyond bachelors degree Doctorate or Doctors degree= 2 or more yrs beyond bachelors or masters degree; some 4-6 yrs additional

CERTIFICATION
Used to ensure the skill and competency of health care personnel Person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets standards and qualifications established by the agency Ex: certified dental assistants, certified laboratory technician and certified medical assistant

REGISTRATION
Performed by a regulatory body(professional association or state board) Administers exams and maintains a current list registry of qualified personnel Ex: registered dietician, registered respiratory therapist, registered radiologic technologist

LICENSURE
Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation Varies from state to state Must complete educational program, pass a state board exam, maintain standards Ex: physician, dentist, physical therapist, registered nurse, licensed practical/vocationsl nurse

CEUS

Continuing education units (CEUs)

Required

to renew license or maintain certification or registration Must obtain additional hours of education during a specific period of time

CAREER LEVEL
Professional = 4 or more yrs of college + bachelors, masters or doctoral degree Technologist or Therapist= 3-4 yrs of college+ work experience, usually bachelors degree Technician= 2yr associates degree or 3-4 yr on-the job training Aide or Assistant= 1 or more yrs of training combining classroom and/or on-the job training

NEW TREND

Multicompetent or multiskilled worker

Worker

who can perform a variety of health care

skills

Ex: EKG and EEG technician

ENTREPRENEUR
Individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business Work under direction or guidance of a physician or dentist Ex: dental hygienist, nurse practitioners, physical therapist