CHAPTER SUMMARY - Principles of Health Sciences 1 – 1 - ثاني ثانوي

CHAPTER 3 SUMMARY More than 250 different careers in health care pro- vide individuals with opportunities to find occupa- tions they enjoy. • Professional health care careers have specific educational requirements. Most also require certification, registration with a professional body, and/or licensure. Therapeutic service careers include doctors, dentists, emergency medicine, mental health and social services, nursing, dietitians and veterinary specialists. Those following a diagnostic service career perform tests and evaluations that aid in diagnosis and treatment. ⚫ Health informatics involves the documentation of patient and medical information. Support services include all the administrative roles that enable the medical services to function, such as administration, equipment maintenance and housekeeping. ⚫ Biotechnology careers involve the use of living cells and their molecules to create useful products. REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Explain the similarities and differences between secondary and post-secondary health care education. وزارة التعليم Min 58 CHAPTER 3 2022-1444 GE44.PATHWAYS.G02.S2.HLTH.SB.indb 58 2. For each of the degrees listed, state how many years of education are required to obtain the degree. a. Bachelor's degree. b. Master's degree. c. Doctorate. 3. What are CME hours? Why are they required in many health care careers? 4. Name at least four (4) specific careers within the health system. 14/10/2022 10:13

5. Choose one (1) health care career in which you have an interest. Use references or search the Internet to identify three (3) different schools that offer accredited programs in the career. CRITICAL THINKING 1. Prepare a paper for one (1) occupation in each of the health science careers. Use and document at least two (2) online resources. Each career paper must include: Job description with roles and responsibilities. . The knowledge and skills needed for the career. Track the pathway of education or study from high school through post- secondary; include employment opportunities. Traits required to excel in the career. • Licensure or credentialing requirements. ⚫ Non-educational requirements, i.e., age, physical fitness testing. • Include between one (1) to three (3) photographs to illustrate this career. 2. Write a brief report comparing each of the five (5) careers you investigated and conclude which would be for you. ACTIVITIES 1. With a partner, conduct an interview with a health care provider in one (1) of the pathways to a health science career. Create a video. The video should include information about how this individual became employed in this field and the pros and cons of working in this field. 2. With a partner, investigate a career in the medical field. Prepare your display and present it to your class. وزارة التعليم Minister Education 2022-1444 GE44.PATHWAYS.G02.S2.HLTH.SB.indb 59 CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE 59 | 14/10/2022 10:13