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Certification, Licensure, Registration, CEU in Health Careers. Mr. Fleming. Introduction. More than 250 careers Require different levels of education Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctor’s Degree Begins in High School. Education. Associate’s 2 years of education
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Certification, Licensure, Registration, CEU in Health Careers Mr. Fleming
Introduction • More than 250 careers • Require different levels of education • Associate’s Degree • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree • Doctor’s Degree • Begins in High School
Education • Associate’s • 2 years of education • Career/ technical school or community college • Bachelor’s • 4 or more years of education • College or University • Master’s Degree • Earn undergraduate degree • 1 or more years of education
Certification, Registration, & Licensure • Certification • Fulfilled requirements of education and meets the standards and qualifications established or government agency that regulates a particular career. • Examples: • Certified Dental Assistant, • Certified Laboratory Technician • Certified Medical Assistant.
Registration • Preformed by regulatory body • Professional Association or state board • Need to take exam • Examples • Registered dietician • Registered radiological technologist
Licensure • Government agency controls who works in a job • Complete an educational program • Pass a state board test • Examples • Physician • Dentist • Physical Therapist • Registered Nurse
Accreditation • Accredited Educational Program • Program prepares student for job • Accrediting Agencies • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Required to renew licenses • Additional hours of education • Example • Registered Nurse- 24 to 48 hours a year