Vocab unit 1 Introduction to Healthcare Concepts

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Scope of Practice

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Understanding what healthcare workers are legally allowed to do based on their role.

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Healthcare Roles and Responsibilities

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Different jobs in healthcare, their duties, and how they fit into patient care teams.

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Healthcare Career Fields

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Categories like therapeutic services, diagnostic services, informatics, and support services.

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Patient Interaction and Communication

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Knowing when to defer questions to licensed professionals and how to handle patient concerns.

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Healthcare Settings

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Types of facilities such as hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, and long-term care facilities.

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Continuing Education and Certification

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Importance of ongoing learning, certifications, and licensing exams for healthcare professionals.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

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Definitions, examples, and how CAM works alongside or outside conventional medicine.

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Holistic and Integrative Care

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Safe, researched approaches that support whole-person wellness.

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Healthcare Career Education Paths

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Education levels required for various healthcare jobs, from high school diplomas to doctoral degrees.

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Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Telehealth

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Use of technology in patient care and remote healthcare services.