1. Careers in Health Care

2. Types of education Associates degree- 2 yrs. Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate or doctoral degree

3. Certification A designation earned by a person to certify that he is qualified to perform a job Certification indicates that the individual has a specific set of knowledge, skills, or abilities in the view of the certifying body The difference between licensure and certification is licensure is required by law, whereas certification is generally voluntary

4. Registration A list of individuals on an official record who meet the qualifications for an occupation

5. Licensure Given by a governmental agency when a person meets the qualifications for a particular occupation

6. Accreditation An official recognition

7. Continuing education units A nationally recognized method of quantifying the time spent in the classroom during professional development and training activities. Ten hours of instruction = 1.0 CEU. One hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU Continuing education units in some states are need to continue your license

8. Summary Certification issued by professional organization or government agency – no college required – issued if you fulfill requirements of education and performance – example dental assistant, certified laboratory technician, medical assistant Registration granted by regulatory body – exam administered and current list maintained – example registered dietitian, respiratory therapist, radiologic technologist

9. Summary continued Licensure – government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation – must complete approved education program, pass a state board test, maintain standards to obtain and retain license – example physician, dentist, physical therapist, RN, LPN

10. Training Professional – 4 or more years of college and an advanced degree – i.e. doctor, dentist Technologist or therapist – usually bachelors degree and work experience – i.e. physicial therapist, laboratory technologist

11. Training continued Technician – usually an associate’s degree and on the job training – i.e. dental laboratory technician, surgical technician Assistant or aide – usually one or more years of training that combines classroom and/or on the job experience – i.e. dental, medical, or nurse assistant

12. Entrepreneuer Organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business Health care – sometimes works under the direction or guidance of physicians or dentists Education – business courses, bachelor’s degree and/or specific health care master’s degree Possible health care entrepreneur opportunities – dental hygienist, CNP, PA, RT, recreational therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist