Introduction to Healthcare - Terminology Week 4

An Ancillary Healthcare Career is:

• a primary healthcare role

• a supportive role in healthcare

• a non-healthcare related job

• a leadership position in healthcare

Workers in a Biotechnology Career typically:

• Conduct research and experiments to develop new products and technologies.

• Manage financial accounts and investments for biotechnology firms.

• Design and construct buildings for biotechnology companies.

• Provide legal advice and services to biotechnology organizations.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in healthcare are:

• a measure used to quantify the time spent on professional development activities

• a type of healthcare insurance

• a unit for measuring patient satisfaction

• a certification for healthcare professionals

Dental Careers involve:

• treating animals

• designing buildings

• providing oral healthcare

• writing software

What are Direct Care Careers?

• Careers that involve providing direct assistance and support to individuals in need, such as healthcare aides, personal care assistants, and home health aides.

• Careers that involve working in the finance sector, such as accountants and financial analysts.

• Careers that involve teaching and education, such as teachers and professors.

• Careers that involve working in the technology sector, such as software developers and IT specialists.

An Entrepreneur in the context of healthcare is:

• a person who starts a new business in the healthcare sector.

• a doctor working in a hospital.

• a nurse providing care to patients.

• a patient receiving treatment.

Health Information Management Careers include roles such as:

• Medical Coders

• Health Information Technicians

• Health Services Managers

• All of the above

Health Science Education (HSE) is:

• a field that focuses on teaching and learning in health-related areas.

• a branch of engineering.

• a type of culinary art.

• a form of physical exercise.

Healthcare careers are professions that involve providing medical services to individuals. Which of the following is an example of a healthcare career?

• Software Engineer

• Graphic Designer

• Nurse

• Accountant

Licensure in healthcare is:

• a certification process for healthcare professionals.

• a mandatory process for granting permission to practice.

• an optional credential for healthcare workers.

• a training program for medical students.