Unit 1: What education do you need for your career? September 16, 2018

Education Depends on many factors and varies for each career choice Avenues: Secondary Vocational Health Occupations Education Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctor’s Degree = Doctorate

Secondary Vocational Occupations Education Vocational programs that prepare a student for immediate employment in career or additional education after graduation CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

Associate’s Degree Awarded by a vocational / technical school or a community college after completion of a 2 year course of study Examples…?

Bachelor’s Degree Awarded by a college or University after a course of study is completed that usually lasts 4 or more years Examples…?

Master’s Degree Is awarded by a college or University after completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor’s degree

Doctorate Awarded by a college or University after completion of 2 or more years beyond a master’s degree. Examples…?

Certifications, Registration, and Licensure Methods used to ensure the skill and competency of health care personnel and to protect the consumer of patient Certification: means the person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.

Certifications, Registration, and Licensure Registration: Required by some health occupations. A regulatory body that administers examinations and maintains a current list (registry) of qualified personnel in a given health care. Registered Dietitian Registered Nurse Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Radiologic Technologist

Certifications, Registration, and Licensure Licensure: A process whereby a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. To obtain a licensure you must: Complete an approved educational program Pass a state board test Maintain certain standards Registered Nurse, Doctors, Dentists, PT, LPN. Etc. Can vary from state to state

CEU’s Continuing Education Units Required to renew your licensure, certification, or registration Individual must obtain additional hours of education in the specific health career area during a specified period of time Example: 24-48 CEUs every 1-2 years

Education and Levels of Training Career Level Educational Requirements Examples Professional Four or more years of college with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree Doctor Dentist Chiropractor Surgeon Technologist or Therapist 3-4 years of college plus work experience, usually bachelor’s degree and at times a master’s degree Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Medical Lab Technologist Technician 2 year associate’s degree, special health occupations education, or 3-4 years of on-the-job training Dental Lab Technician Medical Lab Technician Surgical Technician Aide or Assistant 1 or more years of training combining classroom and/or on-the-job training Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Nurse Assistant