1. Education and Job Terms

2. Associate Community college 2 years Technical training

3. Bachelor College or University 4 years BS or BA Generalist

4. Master’s College or University 2 years beyond Bachelor’s Specialist

5. Doctorate College or University 1-3 years beyond Master’s Expert

6. Professional College or University 3-4 years beyond Bachelor’s MD, DDS, DVM, DPh, DC, DO

7. Articulation Credit given at an institution for work done at another institution 2 + 2 common

8. Aide/Assistant Help with environmental issues OJT Only CNA must take test

9. Technician 1-2 years training at Technology Center or Community College Work under direct supervision of Technologists or Professionals Perform tasks (Skilled workers) Licensed/Registered

10. Technologist 3-4 years training at college or university Work under indirect supervision of Professional Supervise others and solve problems (Managers) Licensed/Registered

11. Professional 4-8 years of training at College or University Work independently Solve problems and add to knowledge base (Researchers) Licensed/Registered

12. Key Terms Licensed/Registered – passed State test CEU – continuing education units required for license renewal Reciprocity – permission to practice in a State based on a test taken in another State Certification – passed test given by a professional organization (except CNA)