Health Assisting

Health Care Teams Health care team - All of the people who provide care and services to patients Every employee at facility Patient’s family and care givers

Health Care Teams Health services pathways Diagnostic services Therapeutic services Information services Support services

Health Care Teams Specific careers with multiple levels of titles and duties Medical Nursing Diagnostic Therapeutic Dietary Health Information Emergency Medical Services Mental and Social Services Mortuary

Health Care Teams Medical team members Physicians Physician assistants Nurse practitioners Medical assistants

Health Care Teams Nursing team members Registered nurses (RNs) Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) Nurse assistants

Health Care Teams Diagnostic team members Medical laboratory technologists (MTs) Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) Medical laboratory assistants Phlebotomists Electrocardiograph technicians Radiologic technologists

Health Care Teams Therapeutic team members Audiologists Speech-language pathologists Physical therapists and therapy assistants Occupational therapists and therapy assistants Recreational therapists and therapy assistants Respiratory therapists and therapy technicians Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Health Care Teams Dietary team members Registered dieticians (RDs) Dietetic technicians (DTs) Dietetic assistants

Health Care Teams Health information team members Medical record administrators (RAs) Medical records technicians Medical assistants Medical transcriptionists

Health Care Teams Emergency medical service (EMS) team members Dial 911 Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)

Health Care Teams Social and mental health team members Social workers Psychiatrists Psychologists Psychiatric technicians

Health Care Teams Support services team members Health care administrators Housekeeping Central supply

Health Care Teams Mortuary team members Funeral directors Embalmers Mortuary assistants

Health Care Teams Interdependence of team members All members of the health care team are dependent on each other

Health Care Teams Lines of authority Determine workers’ positions within the team’s structure Establish levels of supervision

Facilities Health care facilities Medical offices Hospitals Subacute centers Nursing facilities Community health clinics Home health care agencies Mental health facilities Hospice

Facilities Medical office services Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders Physical examinations Basic medical tests Minor procedures and surgery

Facilities Medical offices vary Ownership Conditions Age groups

Facilities Hospital services Emergency medical services Diagnostic services Procedures and surgery Nursing services Therapeutic services

Facilities Hospitals vary Services Ownership Conditions Age groups

Facilities Short-term care provided by hospitals Acute health problems Subacute health problems Chronic health problems Terminal health problems

Facilities Subacute facilities Short-term care Medical or therapeutic care

Facilities Nursing facilities Short and long-term care for people who cannot care for themselves Rehabilitation Social activities

Facilities Community health clinics Medical office services for disadvantaged people Family planning Tobacco prevention and cessation Alcohol and drug abuse counseling Domestic abuse counseling STD prevention HIV/AIDS counseling Children and youth programs Senior programs

Facilities Home health care agencies In home short and long-term care for people who cannot care for themselves Meal preparation Housekeeping and laundry Shopping Rehabilitation

Facilities Mental health facilities Mental diseases and disorders care Alcohol and drug abuse counseling Domestic abuse counseling Outpatient, short-term and long-term care

Facilities Hospice agencies Care and counseling to patients with terminal health problems and their families Physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual care Available in hospice facilities, hospitals, nursing facilities and patient’s home

Education and Credentials Career path or ladder

Education and Credentials Career levels Assistant or aide Technician Technologist or therapist Professional

Education and Credentials Health assistants Nurse assistant Medical assistant Medical laboratory assistant Recreational therapy assistant Dietetic assistant Restorative nursing assistant Hospice assistant Psychiatric assistant

Education and Credentials Nurse assistant education High school diploma or GED Trained on the job State-approved training program and exam to become certified nurse assistants (CNAs)

Education and Credentials CNA OBRA certification 75 hours state-approved training 16 hours of supervised practical training Exam Performance reviews In-service education State specific

Education and Credentials Medical assistant education High school diploma or GED Trained on the job Training program

Education and Credentials Certified medical assistants (CMAs) AAMA certification Training program Clinical internship Exam Continuing education units

Education and Credentials Registered medical assistants (RMAs) AMT certification

Education and Credentials State regulations

Education and Credentials Professional organization benefits Meeting people with similar interests and sharing ideas Growing more confident and competent in skills through education Networking

Education and Credentials Student organization benefits Enhance student’s education in quality and impact Sponsor competitions Award scholarships Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Skills USA-VICA

Education and Credentials Professional development Courses Workshops Seminars Articles in professional journals

Education and Credentials Continuing education units (CEUs) Specified amount of additional education

Education and Credentials Additional training Taking knowledge, skills, and experience to the next career level