Types of education Associates degree- 2 yrs. Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate or doctoral degree
Certification A designation earned by a person to certify
that he is qualified to perform a job Certification indicates that the individual has a
specific set of knowledge, skills, or abilities in the view of the certifying body
The difference between licensure and certification is licensure is required by law, whereas certification is generally voluntary
Registration A list of individuals on an official record who
meet the qualifications for an occupation
Licensure Given by a governmental agency when a
person meets the qualifications for a particular occupation
Continuing education units A nationally recognized method of
quantifying the time spent in the classroom during professional development and training activities. Ten hours of instruction = 1.0 CEU. One hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU
Continuing education units in some states are need to continue your license
Summary Certification issued by professional organization
or government agency – no college required – issued if you fulfill requirements of education and performance – example dental assistant, certified laboratory technician, medical assistant
Registration granted by regulatory body – exam administered and current list maintained – example registered dietitian, respiratory therapist, radiologic technologist
Summary continued Licensure – government agency
authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation – must complete approved education program, pass a state board test, maintain standards to obtain and retain license – example physician, dentist, physical therapist, RN, LPN
Training Professional – 4 or more years of college
and an advanced degree – i.e. doctor, dentist
Technologist or therapist – usually bachelors degree and work experience – i.e. physicial therapist, laboratory technologist
Training continued Technician – usually an associate’s degree
and on the job training – i.e. dental laboratory technician, surgical technician
Assistant or aide – usually one or more years of training that combines classroom and/or on the job experience – i.e. dental, medical, or nurse assistant
Entrepreneuer Organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a
business Health care – sometimes works under the
direction or guidance of physicians or dentists Education – business courses, bachelor’s degree
and/or specific health care master’s degree Possible health care entrepreneur opportunities –
dental hygienist, CNP, PA, RT, recreational therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist
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