Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
Solution And Answer Guide,
Solution Manual For
Introduction to Health Care by Lee Haroun 6th Edition
HAROUN, M ITCHELL, AND GRAMMATER, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 2025, ISBN
9780357936498; CHAPTER 01: YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH CARE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 2
What's New in This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Teaching Thinking Skills ............................................................................................................................ 4
Classroom Activities ................................................................................................................................... 5
Internet Activities........................................................................................................................................ 6
Short-Answer and Essay Questions with Suggested Answers ................................................................ 9
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, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
This chapter offers students in-depth insights into a wide range of career options within the health
care sector and the specific duties associated with each. The goal is to assist students in effectively
preparing for their future health care careers by fostering the development of problem-solving and
critical thinking skills, which are essential for engaging with patients and the broader community.
Additionally, the chapter will delve into the specific standards, educational prerequisites, and
certifications that are vital for pursuing various health care professions.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Describe the current and projected economic status of the health care industry.
01.02 Explain how students may prepare themselves for health care educational programs and future
jobs.
01.03 Summarize how to approach a problem using the five-step problem-solving process.
01.04 Describe the various standards for health care professionals and their purpose.
01.05 Summarize the educational and certification requirements, major duties, and attributes necessary
for success in occupations in which you are interested.
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER
Please refer to the Transition Guide on the Instructor Resources.
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. Your Future in Health Care (LO 01.01, PPT 5-6)
II. Getting off to a Good Start (LO 01.02, PPT 7-18)
a. Essential Core Qualities of Health Care Professionals
b. Learning for Mastery
i. Getting the Most from Your Studies
c. Volunteering
d. Professional Organizations
e. Returning Adult Students
III. Learning to Think Like a Health Care Professional (LO 01.03, PPT 19-28)
a. Problem-Solving Process
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, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
i. Step One—Identify the Problem
ii. Step Two—Gather Information
iii. Step Three—Create Alternatives
iv. Step Four—Choose an Alternative and Take Action
v. Step Five—Evaluate and Revise as Needed
IV. Making a Career Decision (LO 01.05, PPT 29-35)
a. Educational Requirements
b. Standards for Health Care Professionals
V. Occupational Profiles (LO 01.04, PPT 36-39)
a. Therapeutic and Treatment Occupations
i. Dental Occupations
1. Dental Hygienist
2. Dental Assistant
3. Dental Laboratory Technician
ii. Emergency Medical Occupations
iii. Massage Therapy Occupations
iv. Medical Office Occupations
1. Medical Assistant
v. Mental Health Occupations
1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician
2. Psychiatric Aide
vi. Nursing Occupations
1. Registered Nurse
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
3. Certified Nursing Assistant
4. Patient Care Technician
5. Home Health Aide
6. Personal Care Aide
vii. Occupational Therapy Occupations
1. Occupational Therapy Assistant
2. Occupational Therapy Aide
viii. Pharmacy Occupations
1. Pharmacy Technician
ix. Physical Therapy Occupations
1. Physical Therapist Assistant
2. Physical Therapist Aide
x. Respiratory Therapy Occupations
1. Respiratory Therapist
xi. Surgical Occupations
1. Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician
xii. Veterinary Occupations
1. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
xiii. Vision Care Occupations
1. Ophthalmic Medical Technician
2. Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
b. Diagnostic Occupations (LO 01.04, PPT 40-42)
i. Diagnostic Imaging Occupations
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, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
1.
Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
2.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
3.
Limited X-ray Machine Operator
4.
Cardiovascular Technologist and Diagnostic
5.
Vascular Technologist
6.
Electrocardiography Technician
7.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist/Electroneurodiagnostic
Technologist/Electroencephalographic Technologist
ii. Medical Laboratory Occupations
1. Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
2. Medical Laboratory Assistant
3. Phlebotomist
iii. Health Information Management Occupations
1. Medical Records Specialist
2. Medical Transcriptionist
iv. Environmental Occupations
v. Nutrition and Dietary Service Occupations
1. Dietetic Technician
2. Health and Safety Engineer
vi. Biomedical Engineer
1. Biomedical Equipment Technologist/Technician or Medical Equipment
Repairer
c. Sources of Additional Information (PPT 43)
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TEACHING THINKING SKILLS
In today's health care environment, it is crucial for students to develop strong critical thinking skills.
These skills are essential for applying knowledge from the classroom to real-world situations where their
decisions can have significant consequences.
Skills such as observing, assessing, asking relevant questions, identifying relationships, and drawing
conclusions require extensive practice. It is a challenging task for instructors to convey technical
information while also teaching these thinking skills. However, doing so can significantly contribute to
student success.
Unlike memorized facts, the ability to think critically allows students to research and gather necessary
information long after they have left the classroom. In today's rapidly changing society, the ability to
learn how to learn is more important than ever, especially in the health care field.
To assist instructors in teaching thinking skills, the authors suggest the following:
1. Use scenarios and open-ended questions to help students apply knowledge obtained from the text.
2. Encourage students to explain the rationale behind their actions and decisions, such as through
questions like "Checking for Understanding" in the procedure checklists.
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Health Care
Solution And Answer Guide,
Solution Manual For
Introduction to Health Care by Lee Haroun 6th Edition
HAROUN, M ITCHELL, AND GRAMMATER, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 2025, ISBN
9780357936498; CHAPTER 01: YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH CARE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 2
What's New in This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Teaching Thinking Skills ............................................................................................................................ 4
Classroom Activities ................................................................................................................................... 5
Internet Activities........................................................................................................................................ 6
Short-Answer and Essay Questions with Suggested Answers ................................................................ 9
© 2025 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly 1
accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
This chapter offers students in-depth insights into a wide range of career options within the health
care sector and the specific duties associated with each. The goal is to assist students in effectively
preparing for their future health care careers by fostering the development of problem-solving and
critical thinking skills, which are essential for engaging with patients and the broader community.
Additionally, the chapter will delve into the specific standards, educational prerequisites, and
certifications that are vital for pursuing various health care professions.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Describe the current and projected economic status of the health care industry.
01.02 Explain how students may prepare themselves for health care educational programs and future
jobs.
01.03 Summarize how to approach a problem using the five-step problem-solving process.
01.04 Describe the various standards for health care professionals and their purpose.
01.05 Summarize the educational and certification requirements, major duties, and attributes necessary
for success in occupations in which you are interested.
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER
Please refer to the Transition Guide on the Instructor Resources.
[return to top]
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. Your Future in Health Care (LO 01.01, PPT 5-6)
II. Getting off to a Good Start (LO 01.02, PPT 7-18)
a. Essential Core Qualities of Health Care Professionals
b. Learning for Mastery
i. Getting the Most from Your Studies
c. Volunteering
d. Professional Organizations
e. Returning Adult Students
III. Learning to Think Like a Health Care Professional (LO 01.03, PPT 19-28)
a. Problem-Solving Process
© 2025 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly 2
accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
i. Step One—Identify the Problem
ii. Step Two—Gather Information
iii. Step Three—Create Alternatives
iv. Step Four—Choose an Alternative and Take Action
v. Step Five—Evaluate and Revise as Needed
IV. Making a Career Decision (LO 01.05, PPT 29-35)
a. Educational Requirements
b. Standards for Health Care Professionals
V. Occupational Profiles (LO 01.04, PPT 36-39)
a. Therapeutic and Treatment Occupations
i. Dental Occupations
1. Dental Hygienist
2. Dental Assistant
3. Dental Laboratory Technician
ii. Emergency Medical Occupations
iii. Massage Therapy Occupations
iv. Medical Office Occupations
1. Medical Assistant
v. Mental Health Occupations
1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician
2. Psychiatric Aide
vi. Nursing Occupations
1. Registered Nurse
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
3. Certified Nursing Assistant
4. Patient Care Technician
5. Home Health Aide
6. Personal Care Aide
vii. Occupational Therapy Occupations
1. Occupational Therapy Assistant
2. Occupational Therapy Aide
viii. Pharmacy Occupations
1. Pharmacy Technician
ix. Physical Therapy Occupations
1. Physical Therapist Assistant
2. Physical Therapist Aide
x. Respiratory Therapy Occupations
1. Respiratory Therapist
xi. Surgical Occupations
1. Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician
xii. Veterinary Occupations
1. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
xiii. Vision Care Occupations
1. Ophthalmic Medical Technician
2. Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
b. Diagnostic Occupations (LO 01.04, PPT 40-42)
i. Diagnostic Imaging Occupations
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Haroun, Mitchell, and Grammater, Introduction to Health Care, 2025, ISBN 9780357936498; Chapter 01: Your Career in
Health Care
1.
Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
2.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
3.
Limited X-ray Machine Operator
4.
Cardiovascular Technologist and Diagnostic
5.
Vascular Technologist
6.
Electrocardiography Technician
7.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist/Electroneurodiagnostic
Technologist/Electroencephalographic Technologist
ii. Medical Laboratory Occupations
1. Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
2. Medical Laboratory Assistant
3. Phlebotomist
iii. Health Information Management Occupations
1. Medical Records Specialist
2. Medical Transcriptionist
iv. Environmental Occupations
v. Nutrition and Dietary Service Occupations
1. Dietetic Technician
2. Health and Safety Engineer
vi. Biomedical Engineer
1. Biomedical Equipment Technologist/Technician or Medical Equipment
Repairer
c. Sources of Additional Information (PPT 43)
[return to top]
TEACHING THINKING SKILLS
In today's health care environment, it is crucial for students to develop strong critical thinking skills.
These skills are essential for applying knowledge from the classroom to real-world situations where their
decisions can have significant consequences.
Skills such as observing, assessing, asking relevant questions, identifying relationships, and drawing
conclusions require extensive practice. It is a challenging task for instructors to convey technical
information while also teaching these thinking skills. However, doing so can significantly contribute to
student success.
Unlike memorized facts, the ability to think critically allows students to research and gather necessary
information long after they have left the classroom. In today's rapidly changing society, the ability to
learn how to learn is more important than ever, especially in the health care field.
To assist instructors in teaching thinking skills, the authors suggest the following:
1. Use scenarios and open-ended questions to help students apply knowledge obtained from the text.
2. Encourage students to explain the rationale behind their actions and decisions, such as through
questions like "Checking for Understanding" in the procedure checklists.
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
