Medical Therapeutics- Unit 1 Study
Guide
Professional traits of a professional: - answer Empathy
Honesty
Dependability
Responsibility
Discretion
Willingness to learn
Patience
Acceptance of criticism
Enthusiasm
Self-motivation
Tact
Competence
Team Player
Therapeutic Services – answer Therapeutic Services pathway are focused primarily on
changing the health status of the patient over time.
Ex: Physical therapy
Diagnostic Careers - answerUse tests and evaluations that aid in the detection,
diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions
Ex: Ultrasound tech
Health Informatics - answerCan expect to be involved in many different levels of health
care related employment. Includes health administrators who manage health care
agencies as well as those individuals who are responsible for managing data
Support Services - answerCreate a therapeutic environment.
Ex: Janitor
Biotechnical research and Development - answerInvolve bio research and development
as it applies to human health. Study diseases to discover new treatments and invent
medical devices.
Ex: Healthcare innovators
Torts - answerAn act or an omission that causes injury or harm to another person and
amounts to a civil wrong for which courts will impose liability.
Ex: Abuse, Slander
Malpractice - answerBad practice
Guide
Professional traits of a professional: - answer Empathy
Honesty
Dependability
Responsibility
Discretion
Willingness to learn
Patience
Acceptance of criticism
Enthusiasm
Self-motivation
Tact
Competence
Team Player
Therapeutic Services – answer Therapeutic Services pathway are focused primarily on
changing the health status of the patient over time.
Ex: Physical therapy
Diagnostic Careers - answerUse tests and evaluations that aid in the detection,
diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions
Ex: Ultrasound tech
Health Informatics - answerCan expect to be involved in many different levels of health
care related employment. Includes health administrators who manage health care
agencies as well as those individuals who are responsible for managing data
Support Services - answerCreate a therapeutic environment.
Ex: Janitor
Biotechnical research and Development - answerInvolve bio research and development
as it applies to human health. Study diseases to discover new treatments and invent
medical devices.
Ex: Healthcare innovators
Torts - answerAn act or an omission that causes injury or harm to another person and
amounts to a civil wrong for which courts will impose liability.
Ex: Abuse, Slander
Malpractice - answerBad practice
