1. Levels of Education » Associate’s degree » Bachelor’s degree » Master’s degree » Doctorate degree 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 1

2. Levels of Education Associate’s degree – Undergraduate degree – Awarded at community colleges, junior colleges and some four- year colleges – Course of study usually lasts two years 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 2

3. Levels of Education Bachelor’s degree » Undergraduate degree » Course of study usually lasts four years 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 3

4. Levels of Education Master’s degree » One- or two-year post graduate degree » Structure differs with the university » Specialized 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 4

5. Levels of Education Doctorate degree » Highest level of study or research » Usually takes one to two years to complete after Master’s degree » Some require an additional four to six years. » Qualifies the holder to practice a specific profession 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 5

6. Levels of Education Review examples » Associate’s degree » Bachelor’s degree » Master’s degree » Doctorate degree 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 6

7. Credentialing Certification Licensure Registration 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 7

8. Credentialing Certification Meeting the requirements of education and/or performance of standards set by an organization The person holding a certification is certified. 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 8

9. Credentialing Licensure Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. Person must pass a state mandated Board Exam and maintain certain standards. The person holds a license. 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 9

10. Credentialing Registration A regulatory body in a given health care area administers examinations and/or maintains a list of qualified personnel. The person is registered. 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 10

11. Credentialing Review examples Certification Licensure Registration 1.01 Remember elements of healthcare career decision making 11