Healthcare Careers 2.1

Secondary health science education (HSE) programs can prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation.

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An associate’s degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.

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• False

A master’s degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.

• True

• False

Certification means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.

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Examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses.

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• False

The level of training for a technician usually requires at least three to four years of college.

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• False

Multicompetent or multiskilled workers are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas.

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• False

It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health occupations.

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• False

National Healthcare Standards specify the professional regulations that must be followed in health care careers.

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• False

For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.

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• False