DHO Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care

Which one of the five health career pathways is directed towards changing the health status of the patient over time?

• Support Services Careers

• Therapeutic Services Careers

• Diagnostic Services Careers

• Health Informatics Careers

• Biotechnology Research and Development

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with creating a picture of the health status of a patient at a single point in time?

• Support Services Careers

• Therapeutic Services Careers

• Diagnostic Services Careers

• Health Informatics Careers

• Biotechnology Research and Development

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with the documentation of patient records and health information?

• Support Services Careers

• Therapeutic Services Careers

• Diagnostic Services Careers

• Health Informatics Careers

• Biotechnology Research and Development

Which one of the five health career pathways involves bioscience research and development as it applies to human health?

• Support Services Careers

• Therapeutic Services Careers

• Diagnostic Services Careers

• Health Informatics Careers

• Biotechnology Research and Development

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with creating a therapeutic environment to provide direct or indirect patient care?

• Support Services Careers

• Therapeutic Services Careers

• Diagnostic Services Careers

• Health Informatics Careers

• Biotechnology Research and Development

What is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States?

• Retail Services

• Hospitality Services

• Health Science

• Agricultural Science

Students interested in the world of health science need to have a solid background in what subjects?

• English & Math

• Math & Science

• Science & History

• Math & History

Which programs can prepare a student for immediate employment in many health care careers or additional education after graduation?

• Political Studies Education

• Formal Education

• Health Science Education

• Non-formal Education

Workers who can perform a variety of health care tasks are known as:

• medical technicians

• nurse practitioners

• health care assistants

• multicompetent/multiskilled workers

The degree that is awarded by a career/technical school or community college after completion of a prescribed two-year course of study is a/an:

• Bachelor's degree
• Certificate program
• Diploma in vocational training
• Associate's degree