1. Chapter 3 Careers in Healthcare

2. 3:1 Introduction to Health Care Careers
Read 3:1 Introduction to Health Care Careers
Page 45 - Define Certification , Registration, Licensure , scope of practice
Page 46 - Notes on Purpose of Professional Organizations and the benefits – 8 word description
Professional development
Career information
Influence legislation
Assistance with certification
Financial support
Code of Ethics
Notes on National Healthcare Standards – Describe in 2 sentences or less
Healthcare Foundation Standards
Therapeutic Services Standards
Diagnostic Services Standards
Health Informatics Standards
Support Services Standards
Biotechnology Research and Development Standards
Write description for each
On-the-job:
HSE program:
Associate’s degree:
Bachelor’s Degree:
Master’s Degree:
Doctoral Degree

3. Notes on National Healthcare Standards
– Describe in 2 sentences or less
Healthcare Foundation Standards
Healthcare workers have good foundation / background / knowledge and communication framework
Therapeutic Services Standards
Evaluate patients response to treatment
Interactive with patients and provide care
Diagnostic Services Standards
Take patient workup/ overview/history for their health status
Prepare , perform, analyzed diagnostic procedures
Health Informatics Standards
document patient care in records
Communicate patient information legally
Support Services Standards
Clean environment (aseptic – sanitary)
Maintained and up to code environment
Biotechnology Research and Development Standards
Knowledge and skills for Bioscience
Strong foundation math, science, lab procedures, engineering

4. Pathways in Healthcare Career
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research and development
Infographic – Computer paper
Description each Medical Pathway
List 2 careers in that cluster and describe the career
Choose a career you see your self pursuing.
List the requirements for one of the careers from high school to completion. Identify the required courses to take during undergrad and training during / after school.
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