1 Unit 1 Health Care Today

2 Your Career in Health CareChapter 1 Your Career in Health Care

3 Your Future in Health CareHealth care service One of the largest industries in United States (U.S.) Growing need for health care professionals Wide variety of career opportunities Work can be very fulfilling

4 Question True or False:Ten of the 20 fastest growing jobs today are in health care.

5 Answer True Ten of 20 fastest growing careers today are in health careIncluding home health aide, medical assistant, dental assistant, and surgical technologist

6 Your Future in Health CareWork contributes to well-being of others Work can be demanding All tasks must be done thoughtfully and conscientiously Consequences of mistakes can be devastating

7 Essential Qualities Care about others Have integrityBe dependable, but flexible Work well with others Be willing to learn Strive to be cost-conscious

8 Question Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of integrity? Earning good grades Being honest at all times Using time efficiently

9 Answer B. Being honest at all times HonestyImportant aspect of integrity

10 Standards for Health Care ProfessionalsCertification General term for meeting predetermined standards Requires education and professional exam Examples: Certified medical assistant Certified nursing assistant Certified occupational therapy assistant

11 Standards for Health Care ProfessionalsRegistration Placement on official list after meeting predetermined standards Examples: Registered nurse Registered respiratory therapist Registered medical assistant

12 Standards for Health Care ProfessionalsLicensure Designation giving formal permission to perform certain tasks Generally granted by government agencies Requirements may vary from state to state

13 Standards for Health Care ProfessionalsLicensure Examples: Dentist Licensed practical/vocational nurse Dental hygienist

14 Question To work as a massage therapist, Kelly must obtain approval from her state. This is called _____ . Licensure Registration Certification

15 Answer A. Licensure LicensureObtaining approval to practice profession or perform certain tasks Usually from government agency

16 Career Ladders Levels of occupations within professional fieldRequire different amounts of education and/or training

17 Example of a Career LadderNursing occupations ranked from most to least education required Nurse practitioner Registered nurse Licensed practical/vocational nurse Certified nursing assistant

18 Career Categories Therapeutic and treatment occupationsAssist patients to regain or attain maximum wellness Diagnostic occupations Determine causes and extent of illnesses and injuries

19 Career Categories Health information management occupationsGather, analyze, organize, store, and document patient data Environmental occupations Develop and maintain therapeutic environments to support patient care

20 Therapeutic and Treatment OccupationsDental Emergency medical Massage therapy Medical office Mental health Nursing Occupational therapy

21 Therapeutic and Treatment OccupationsPharmacy Physical therapy Respiratory therapy Surgery Veterinary Vision care

22 Question True or False:A nephrologist specializes in the treatment of the brain and nervous system.

23 Answer False Nephrologist specializes in kidneysNeurologist specializes in brain and nervous system

24 Diagnostic OccupationsDiagnostic imaging Medical laboratory

25 Health Information Management OccupationsRegistered health information technician Medical transcriptionist Coding specialist

26 Environmental OccupationsNutrition and dietary service Biomedical engineering

27 Question Which of the following occupations might be the best choice for an individual who would enjoy helping patients regain their mobility after surgery? Surgical technologist Physical therapist Occupational therapist

28 Answer B. Physical therapistPhysical therapists work with patients to improve physical function by increasing muscle strength, range of motion, and movement

29 Question Which of the following occupational therapy occupations requires the most education? Certified occupational therapy assistant Occupational therapy aide Occupational therapist

30 Answer C. Occupational therapist Order from most to least education:Certified occupational therapy assistant Occupational therapy aide

31 Learning for Mastery Learn for understandingRather than memorization of facts Understand why information is important and how it can be used Learn to apply information to new situations you will encounter on job

32 Getting the Most from Your StudiesIndividuals learn in different ways Identify own dominant learning style Develop study techniques that work best for own style

33 Learning Styles Visual learnersLearn best from seeing printed materials and images Examples of study techniques: Read text Study illustrations Watch DVD

34 Learning Styles Auditory learners Learn best by hearing informationExamples of study techniques: Listen to CD or tape Attend supplementary lectures Read aloud

35 Learning Styles Kinesthetic learnersLearn best from hands-on activities Examples of study techniques: Perform lab activities Put together models Stand or move about while reading

36 QUESTION Which of the following techniques would be best for a kinesthetic learner who is studying the bones of the hand? A. View an illustration of the hand B. Listen to a audio recording of the names of the bones C. Put together a model of the hand

37 ANSWER C. Kinesthetic learners most easily acquire new information by hands-on activities.

38 Returning Adult LearnersMay worry about returning to school Have many life experiences and skills they can apply to studies E.g., ability to set priorities, good communication skills

39 Returning Adult LearnersBiggest problem can be finding time for studies Solutions: Create daily, prioritized to-do list Schedule time to study Set times to spend with family members

40 Returning Adult LearnersSolutions: Create personal organization techniques to save time Delegate tasks Ask for needed help

41 QUESTION True or False A problem for many returning adult learners is finding time to study.

42 ANSWER True. Many adults learners have families, jobs, and other responsibilities that make finding sufficient study time difficult.

43 Establishing Good Work HabitsPractice using good workplace habits while in school Care about others Show respect for classmates Be courteous Have integrity Do own work Be honest

44 Establishing Good Work HabitsPractice using good workplace habits while in school Be dependable Arrive to class on time Do assignments accurately Work well with others Be understanding Participate in class

45 Establishing Good Work HabitsPractice using good workplace habits while in school Be flexible Accept instructional differences and changes in class schedules Be willing to learn Take studies seriously

46 QUESTION True or False While in school, learners should focus on their studies and not worry about how they get along with their classmates.

47 ANSWER False. Learners in health care programs should begin establishing habits they will need for job success. This includes developing good interpersonal skills.

48 Thinking Like a Health Care ProfessionalLearning to think like a health care worker Aim for understanding Have organized approach to problem solving Apply learned material to new situations Base decisions on facts Create relationships among facts

49 Thinking Like a Health Care ProfessionalLearning to think like a health care worker Locate reliable sources of information Base decisions on ethical principles Practice good communication skills Understand what tasks are allowed to be performed in one’s profession

50 Thinking Like a Health Care ProfessionalUsing questions in thinking Gather information Expand view of subject or situation Prevent simply accepting circumstances or making assumptions

51 Thinking Like a Health Care ProfessionalExamples of thinking questions: What do I already know about this? Why is this important? Who benefits from this? What might work best? When should this be done? How can I be more efficient?

52 Problem-Solving ProcessIdentify problem Gather information Create alternatives Choose alternative and take action Evaluate and revise as needed

53 1. Identify Problem “Problem” may only be symptom of real problemObserve, pay attention, and confront difficult issues Look beyond the obvious Use questions effectively

54 Question What is the third step in the problem-solving process?Gather information Create alternatives Take action

55 Answer B. Create alternatives Third step: Create alternativesFollows identification of problem (step 1) and gathering of information (step 2)

56 2. Gather Information Information must be accurate and reliableSeparate assumptions, opinions, and emotions from facts Collect objective data Can be observed or measured Also known as signs

57 2. Gather Information Collect subjective dataNeeds, feelings, and desires When reported by patient, includes pain and physical feelings Also known as symptoms Conduct research and ask for help as needed

58 Question True or False:A severe headache reported by a patient is an example of a sign.

59 Answer False Symptom Anything reported by patient that cannot be observed or measured by health care professional

60 3. Create Alternative SolutionsGenerate possible solutions and actions Consider all possibilities Consider potential positive and negative consequences of each alternative Discard ideas that are clearly impractical or unworkable

61 4. Choose Alternative and Take ActionWithout follow-through, opportunities and accomplishments are missed Using problem-solving process fosters confidence in making right decision

62 5. Evaluate and Revise as NeededReview results of actions Even what seems the best plan may prove ineffective or have negative consequences Circumstances can change May be necessary to make adjustments Own needs and those of patients and facility may change