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Licensure

A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is:

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continuing education units

In order to renew licenses or maintain a certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called

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gynecologist

A medical specialist who treats disease of the female reproductive system is a/an: 

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gerotologist

A  medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an:

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bachelors degree

a degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.

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pediatrician

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders in children is a/an:

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dermatologist

A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/an:

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prosthodontics

A dental specialist that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth such as dentures is:

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endodontics

A dental specialist that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth is:

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periodontics

A dental specialist that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva, bone, and structures supporting the teeth is:

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oncologist

A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an:

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opthalmologist

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an:

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genetic counselor

A/an__________ provides information to individuals and families on inherited diseases or conditions.

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epidemiologist

A/an__________ identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases.

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forensic science technician

An example of a health career in the NHCSS biotechnology research and development cluster is a/an:

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biomedical engineer

An example of a health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster is: 

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gastroenterologist

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an:

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orthopedist

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an:

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phsychiatrist

What profession specializes in treating mental health disorders?

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first responder

What medical profession is the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency?

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Dental Hygienist

What occupation studies oral health care using preventative behaviors?

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veteranary physician

What profession is considered doctors for animals?

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cardiologist

What profession studies and treats diseases of the heart?

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neurologist

What profession treats physical disorders of the nervous system?

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urologist

What profession studies and  treats diseases of the urinary system?