Vocabulary for health science foundation

National Consortium for Health Science Education

An organization the supports health science education & careers. Has National Standards that identify the knowledge and skills that a healthcare worker needs if they are to deliver quality healthcare

Standards

It guides educators as they work to produce quality entry-level healthcare professionals

Therapeutic Services

Provides a service to the patient over time.

Diagnostic Service

In this career people create a “picture” of the health status of a patient at one point in time.

Health informatics

People in this career record patients valuable healthcare information

Support Services

People in this career create a safe and healthful environment for the patient and other healthcare professionals.

Biotechnology

Research and development

Associate’s Degree

A 2-year college degree earned at a community college, technical and career school or college

Bachelor Degree

A degree students spend 4 or more years to earn

Masters Degree

A degree you earn after bachelors, usually taking 1-2 years

Doctorates degree

A degree that takes 2-6 more years after masters degree

Continuing Education

Education or training taken after finishing school to learn new skills or knowledge

Entrepreneurs

When a person organize, manage, and take on the responsibilities and risks of a business or enterprise.

career

A job or profession someone does as a long term goal

career assessment

A test that helps you find careers that match your interest and skills

Parliamentary procedure

A set of rules to follow in order to conduct a meeting in an efficient manner.