15 questions
Which type of credential is usually voluntary and managed by the national professional organization for the career?
certification
registration
licensure
diploma
Which of the following is true of health care careers?
Health care jobs are very low-stress
A shift is mandated to be 8 or less hours
Employees must find ways to cope with workplace stress
Once graduated from a training program, health care employees rarely need additional training.
Which of these career levels generally requires the least amount of training?
Aide or Assistant
Technician
Technologist or Therapist
Professional
What is an experience where you get to see first-hand "a day in the life" of someone working in a particular career called?
Temporary work
job shadowing
Part-time work
professional journal
An employer is telling a prospective employee about the expected work hours and work setting for the job. What is the employer discussing?
advancement
salary and wages
job outlook
working conditions
A group of ultrasound technicians who own and operate a prenatal ultrasound business together is an example of what trend in health care careers?
Entrepreneurship
Multicompetent workers
job security
specialization
HOSA and SkillsUSA-VICA are examples of what type of organization?
professional organizations
Student organizations
community organizations
civic organizations
Which level of education provides experience and education while the person is performing the work?
bachelor's degree
associate's degree
doctorate
on the job training
Which of these types of organizations exist to further a certain career?
Professional organizations
community organizations
civic organizations
all of the above
A worker who has skills as both a nursing assistant and a medical assistant is an example of what trend in health care careers?
Entrepreneurship
Multicompetent workers
flexible scheduling
specialization
What is it called when a person continues to get more education to keep skills up-to-date, even after becoming employed?
Accreditation
Entrepreneurship
networking
professional development
A student is attending the local technical college in a course of study that will take several months to two years of study. What level of education is he probably pursuing?
An Associate’s Degree
A Bachelor’s Degree
A Master’s Degree
on the job training
Which of the following statements is true about work hour regulations for 14 and 15-year-olds?
They can work up to 40 hours during a non-school week
They can work up to 5 hours during school days
They can only work outside school hours
They can work until 10 p.m. during the summer
Which of the following is true of follow-up letters?
The letter should be at least one full page, but preferably two pages.
The letter should be sent within 48 hours of the interview
The letter should emphasize why you are the best person for the job
The last paragraph should state the job opening and when the interview took place.
Under the Fair Labor Standard Act, what is the minimum employment age?
12
14
16
18