Honors Dynamics of Healthcare - Chapters 9-22

What does a Physicians Assistant do/responsibilities?

1. work under the supervision of a doctor.

2.provide routine diagnositics, order tests, assist in surgery, develop treatment plans, examine patients, take medical histories, perscribe medications, treat minor injuries.

Education for a PA

1. four years of college

2. two years post graduation program (2 year PA program)

to earn bachelors, associate, or masters degree. (MASTERS)

3.clincal classes and supervised training.

Work setting for a PA

Hospitals, clinics, ER, other healthcare buildings.

Typical hours for a PA

• 2x 24 hour shifts

-3x 12 hour shifts

-5 day (40 hour shifts), they also work nights, mornings, and weekends.

Annual salary for a PA

$115,390

are PAs increasing? if so by how much

increase of 31%

Licensing for a PA

-graduate from a PA program

-pass the physican assistant national certfiying examination (PANCE) which is administered by NCCPA

Certification for PA

you can specialize in many different areas and pursue additional education. but you must complete 100 hours of clinical certification every 2 years. didn't see this in the chapter (lookover)

PA Autonomy

they cannot legally work without a supervising physican (some autonomy)

PA patient contact

direct because they are spending majority of their time with the patient

what are the four types of nurses?

RN, LPN, NA, APRN

Responsibilities for a NP (APRN)

coordinate patient care and provide primary healthcare.

they can prescribe medicine and diagnose

responsibilities for an RN

-treat and educate patients/ public about different medical conditions

-give advice and emotional support to patients and their families

-establish care plans

responsibilities for an LPN

provide basic bedside care and record patients vitals and other insurance things

responsibilities for NA

provide hands on care and help patients with ADLs and they also get equipment ready and set it up.

RN education

bachelors degree, associates degree, diploma program

LPN education

one year training after high school

NA education

need to have at least a high school diploma

NP education

must earn a masters degree but many other NPs have Phd or DNP (doctorate of nursing practice)

work environment for nurses

most of them work in hospitals (can work up to 12 hour shifts) doctor's offices, or schools (business hours 9-5) and they have to do a lot of lifting patients and can be prone to back problems

RN median salary

$75,330

employment opportunties for nurses

NPs are supposed to grow by 45%

nursing license

must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination to obtain a RN nursing license called national council licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). other licensing requirements depend on the state.

nursing certification

optional for RNs

nursing autonomy of practice

NPs have the highest

RNs have limited

LPNs and NAs have none

nursing patient contact

most nurses have direct contact

dentist responsibilities

treat people with problems with their teeth

dental hygienist tasks

clean teeth and provide other

preventive care

what does a dental assistant do?

work alongside dentists and make sure the patient is comfy, clean up, etc.

what does a dental lab tech do?

fill prescriptions for the dentists and help with dental prosthetics.

education for dentists

4 years undergrad and 4 years of dental school to get their doctorate

education for dental hygienists

associates degree and dental hygiene programs

education for dental assistant

associates degree and practical experience

education for dental lab tech

associates degree and practical experience

work environment for dentists

solo private offices and work five days a week about 35-40 hours per week.

work environment for dental hygienists

clean, well lit private offices. 5-6 days 30-35 hours

and normally work with a partner

dental assistant work enviorment

clean, well lit private offices and work full time but typically have to work Saturdays

dental lab tech work enviorment

clean, well-lit labs and have limited contact with the outside. normally work 40 hour weeks

salary for dentist

$164,010

salary for dental hygienist

$77,090

salary for dental assistants

$42,110

salary for dental lab techs

$41,180

dentist employment opportunities

increase of 3%

dental hygienists employment opportunities

increase of 6%

dental assistant employment opportunities

increase by 7%

dental lab tech employment opportunities

increase of 9%

dentist licensing

they need to be licensed by the state they practice in and must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass a written and clinical examination

dental assistant licensing

some states require licensing and if you are required you must pass the written and clinical exam. by dental assisting national board

dental lab tech licensing

no licensing required

dentist certification

none required

dental hygienist certification

none

dental assistants certification

certification is available at DANB but must graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting education program or by having 2-4 years of experience as a dental assistant. they also must be CPR certified.

dental lab tech certification

it is voluntary to become certified except in three states by the national board for certification in dental laboratory technology. not 100%

dentists autonomy

most amount of autonomy and makes the big decisons.

dental hygienists autonomy

some level of autonomy

dental assistants autonomy

none because they can only assist and not do things independently.

dentist patient contact

direct because they fill the cavities

dental hygienist patient contact

direct because they are cleaning the patients teeth

dental assistant patient contact

minimum to none because they are assisting the dentist but are in the room of the patient

dental lab tech patient contact level

none because they work in the lab and make things for the patients and aren't working directly on the patient

registered dietitian nutritionists responsibilities and what they are

they are experts in food and nutrition. they advise people on what food to eat in order to live a healthy lifestyle and promote good eating habits.

registered dietitian nutritionists work setting

schools, hospitals, prisons, (some work self-employed or have private practices) and work 40 hour weeks

RDN education needed

at least a bachelors degree in dietetics and nutrition. (masters)

RDN salary

68,600

What are the two types of physicans

MD (medical doctor) and DO (doctor of osteopathy)

what do DOs do?

place special emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and hospital patient care.

what do physicians do?

diagnose and focus on the treatment of patients

work environment for physicians

family or group practices, pediatrics, OBGYN, hospitals, clinics.

work hours for physicans and surgeons

long, irregular hours

RDN work number of people

increase by 8%

RDN licensing

by state

RDN certification

not required but you will be rewarded if you pass an accredited exam. in addition, you need 75 credit hours of CDR approved continuing education that must be obtained every 5 years.

RDN autonomy

some level because some RDNs are self-employed

RDN patient contact

direct

Dietetic Tech responsibilities

they work under the supervision of RDN and they help supervise food production, test new products for use in the facility, use history to plan nutritional care to help select food menus.

Dietetic Tech education

have at least an associates degree, clinical training, 450 hours of practice, graduate from an accredited program.

Dietetic Tech work environment

kitchens, hospitals, day care centers, restaurants, health clubs, etc.

Dietetic Tech hours

40 hours per week, may work weekends.

Dietetic Tech salary

46,700

Dietetic Tech employment trends

increase 6%

Dietetic Tech licensing

only required in Maine

Dietetic Tech certification

must be certified by CDR and must complete 75 hours of community service every 5 years. another option is SNS (school nutrition specialist)

Dietetic Tech autonomy of practice

some but work under the supervision of an RDN

Dietetic Tech patient contact

minimal direct

Dietetic Tech employment trends

6% growth

Dietetic Manager tasks/what does it do?

(third level) and it is involved in provision of nutritional care (supervison and manages all aspects of the foodservice operation, etc)