4 pp introduction to health professions
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Healthcare foundation standard 4.31- Power point from National Healthcare standardsTRANSCRIPT
Introduction to the Health Professions
Objectives
• 4.31 Discuss levels of education, credentialing
requirements, and employment trends in healthcare.
Educational Requirements
• Most entry-level jobs in healthcare require a high school diploma.
• Some award a diploma or certificate < 1 yr, at technical schools or healthcare facilities.
• Most healthcare professions require postsecondary (college) programs.
College Degrees
• Associate’s degree – usually 2 years.• Bachelor’s degree – usually 4 years.• Master’s degree – usually 6 years.• Doctorate (doctoral degree) – approximately
8 years total, or 3-6 years after Bachelor’s
Career Levels
• Usually in health care:• Professional = 4+ years college with
bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree• Technologist or therapist = Usually
bachelor’s degree, sometimes longer• Technician = Usually 2 yr associate’s degree• Aide or Assistant = Usually 1 yr or less
Credentialing
• Methods to prove competence in the health professions.
• Designed to protect the consumer and health care providers.
• Usually mandated by government agency, professional association or state board.
Certification
• Usually issued by professional association or government agency.
• Means that person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance.
• Examples:– Certified dental assistant (CDA)– Certified medical assistant (CMA)– Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Registration
• Required in some health careers.• Regulatory body administers exam and
maintains a list (registry).• Examples:– Registered dietician (RD)– Registered respiratory therapist (RRT)– Registered radiologic technologist (RT)
Licensure
• Government agency authorizes individuals to work in an occupation.
• Varies from state to state.• Must complete approved program, pass state
board, and maintain certain standards.• Examples: Physician, dentist, physical
therapist, registered nurse, LPN/LVN.
Employment Trends
• The healthcare industry is one of the “healthiest” in terms of employment trends.
• 10% of all jobs in America are in health care.• Go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website
for current employment data at www.bls.gov
Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship is usually the process of creating a new business.
• Entrepreneurs:• Are risk-takers• Innovative
• Confident• Multi-skilled• Totally committed• Results oriented• Visionary orient
Healthcare Examples
• Opening a pharmacy.• Opening a medical or dental practice.• Starting a healthcare staffing agency.• Starting a Nutrition consulting business• Personal trainers and health advisors.