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Mortuary Careers

Mortuary Careers. HT05.04 Text Section 4:9. There are two main players in the field of Mortuary Science and yes, you MUST know the difference between the two. Mortician. Also called funeral directors or undertakers Provide support to the family of the deceased

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Mortuary Careers

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  1. Mortuary Careers HT05.04 Text Section 4:9

  2. There are two main players in the field of Mortuary Science and yes, you MUST know the difference between the two.

  3. Mortician • Also called funeraldirectors or undertakers • Provide support to the family of the deceased • Arrange and direct the funeral service

  4. Embalmer • Prepare the body for interment (burial) • Replace the blood with embalming fluid to preserve the body.

  5. Nursing CareersText section 4:10 Two Levels: LPN- licensed practical nurse RN- registered nurse

  6. Ways to get a RN license • Diploma program • Associate’s degree • Bachelor’s degree • Some nurses choose to continue their education beyond theses levels and become advanced practitioners. Examples?

  7. What does the RN do ? • Work under the direction of the doctor • Supervise other nursing personnel • Teach patients about health care • Provide total care to patients • Provide treatments and meds.

  8. RN’s may choose to specialize their careers. We will explore a few of their many options. All of these nurses must have additional training.

  9. Nurse practitioner • These nurses are able to perform additional services under the direction of the MD.

  10. Nurse Midwife • These nurses provide total care for normal pregnancies- they even deliver the baby!

  11. Nurse Educator • These nurses focus on teaching in various areas of health care and with different age groups.

  12. Nurse anesthetist • These nurses administer anesthesia and work under the direction of the anesthesiologist. An=absence Esthesia=feeling or sensation

  13. A LPN works under the supervision of the RN. Their “scope of practice” may vary from state to state.

  14. HELP ME PLEASE … • Each level of nursing requires the help of a nursing assistant, they work under the supervision of the RN or LPN.

  15. Nursing Assistant • You must have a certificate to work as a nursing assistant- this can be obtained with 75-120 hours of class and hands on work from a state approved school. • Avg. salary $14,000 - $26,000

  16. Surgical Technician • These HCW’s work in the O.R. under the direction of the RN. They help prepare the room for surgery, position pts. and may even pass instruments to the surgeon during a procedure.

  17. Nutrition and Dietary ServicesText Section 4:11 • HCW’s in this field promote wellness by providing dietary guidelines, teaching proper nutrition and preparing a healthy diet for their pts.

  18. Registered Dietitian • RD avg. salary $28,000- $60,000 • Also called “nutritionist” • Asses the nutritional needs of the pt. • Plan menus based on these needs • Teach proper nutrition

  19. Dietetic Assistant • Work under the RD • Help prepare food for the pts. • Help pts. select menus • Clean the work area

  20. This completes section HT05.04 from the master outline.Be sure you have read your text through section 4:11

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