PLTW HBS 1.1.1 Activity Check Mr. Alasti WCHS

What is an outpatient center?

Any health care consultation, procedure, treatment, or other services that are administered without an overnight stay in a hospital

What does a physical therapist do?

Helps prevent, treat, and rehabilitate patients after injuries. They help patients function, move, and live better lives. There is a variety of specialties to allow them to apply their skills to a diverse set of patients/problems.

What is the human body called? A complex ______________?

Living machine

Name all 11 body systems

Muscular, Urinary, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Reproductive, Skeletal, Lymphatic, Integumentary, Nervous, Cardiovascular

What does a home health aide do?

Provides medical care to patients in their homes, helping with medications, cooking, feeding, dressing, bathing, laundry, shopping, or other chores and errands

What does a phlebotomist do?

Draws blood from patients for use in transfusions, blood donations, and various clinical or medical tests that a doctor may order to understand a patient’s symptoms better

What does a medical equipment technician do?

Maintains medical equipment that physicians and other healthcare professionals use on a daily basis. They might also set up the machinery and ensure that routine upkeep is done

What does a medical transcriptionist do?

Translates voice records from medical professionals into written reports for a patient’s life

What does a dental assistant do?

Prepares the patient and the essential tools needed for the dentist or dental hygienist to use. Dental assistants might also take x-rays, clean the dentist’s tools and chairs, and assist the dentist as they work

What does a sonographer do?

Obtains images of a patient’s abdomen, bones, muscles, or brain to assist doctors with diagnosing medical ailments and symptoms

What does an EMT and paramedic do?

Responds to emergency calls and gives assistance as needed based on the patient’s symptoms. EMTs must have CPR certification, how to dress a wound, and quickly assess a patient to determine treatment. They also may transport patients to the hospital.

What does a medical billing and coding specialist do?

Serves as a point of contact between the doctors and insurance providers. Medical billing and coding specialists are responsible for properly coding services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatments. They also track payments, correct rejected claims, and monitor payments.