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Bell Work
Fill out the Career/Personality Survey
Medical Therapeutics-
Careers
Christy Cook, R. T. (R)
Standards
(1) Differentiate career pathways within the Therapeutic
cluster. Using supporting evidence from multiple sources, such
as local job postings, O*Net OnLine, Tennessee Department of
Labor and Workforce Development data, describe the scope
of practice and essential knowledge and skills required for
these careers. Complete one or more aptitude surveys,
analyze the results, and relate in an essay how personal career
aptitudes align with careers in therapeutics.
(3) Differentiate between the common members of the patient
care team summarizing the individual roles and the
interrelatedness of the team members as it relates to quality
patient care.
Objectives for this Unit
Define medical therapeutics
Research various therapeutic careers
Synthesis information relating to specific job descriptions and
responsibilities, education requirements, salaries, and
personality traits necessary
Compile lists of possible schools/training facilities and local job
openings
Practice filling out applications and creating resumes
Objectives for today
Research various medical
therapeutic careers, working in
expert groups.
What are medical
therapeutics?
Careers that:
Change the health status of the patient over time.
Use a variety of treatments to help patients who are injured, physically or mentally disabled, or emotionally disturbed.
First thing….Make a small chart
distinguishing the education
level for the following:
associate’s degree, bachelor’s
degree, master’s degree, and
doctoral degree.
Careers Grouping One
Dentistry
Dentists, hygienists, dental assistants
Emergency Medical services careers
Paramedic, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), first
responder
Medical careers
Physicians, physician assistants (PA), medical assistants
Mental and Social Services careers
Psychiatrist, psychologists, social workers
Important to know!!
Can a dental assistant perform the same tasks as the dental hygienist? Who must be present?
What is the difference in training between a paramedic and an EMT? Can they perform the same tasks?
Can a PA perform the same skills as a medical doctor?
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Exit Ticket
M.D. or D.O. ??
What is the difference between an M.D. and
an D.O. ??
Go to the class website and read the following
article link concerning “M.D. vs. D.O.”
Summarize your findings.
Can one of them do certain tasks or
procedures the other cannot?
Bell Work Day 2
Research the various areas that medical
doctors or nurses can specialize in?
What is the difference between a resident and
a fellow (residency vs. fellowship)?
Careers Grouping Two
Vision services
Ophthalmologist, optometrists, opticians
Nursing Careers
Registered nurses (RN), Nurse practitioners (NP), nurse
midwives (CNM), nurse anesthetists (CRNA), Licensed
practical nurse (LPN), certified nursing assistants (CNA)
Nutrition and dietary services careers
Dietitians, nutritionists
Veterinary Careers
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians/assistants
Important to know!!
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist? Can they perform the same tasks/procedures?
What is the difference between an LPN and an RN? What is the difference in their training? What about BSN? NP?
What is the major role of a dietician in the hospital setting?
Can a veterinary technician take x-rays? Give anesthesia?
Bellwork Day 3
What does “autonomy” in
healthcare refer to?
What is meant by “scope of
practice”?
Standards
(1) Differentiate career pathways within the Therapeutic
cluster. Using supporting evidence from multiple sources, such
as local job postings, O*Net OnLine, Tennessee Department of
Labor and Workforce Development data, describe the scope
of practice and essential knowledge and skills required for
these careers. Complete one or more aptitude surveys,
analyze the results, and relate in an essay how personal career
aptitudes align with careers in therapeutics.
(3) Differentiate between the common members of the patient
care team summarizing the individual roles and the
interrelatedness of the team members as it relates to quality
patient care.
Objectives
Compare and contrast therapeutic
fields that are often misunderstood by
the public.
Careers Grouping Three
Occupational therapists vs. Physical
therapists
Athletic Trainer vs. Recreational
therapists
Embalmers vs. Morticians
Compare/Contrast Activity
Specific Job Description and Duties
Salaries
Educational Requirements
Where can you go to school for these?
Where can you work with these degrees?
What are their similarities or differences?
What can one do that the other cannot do?
Important to know or
consider!!
What are significant differences between an
occupational therapist and a physical therapist?
Why are morticians and embalmers considered
jobs within the medical therapeutics cluster?
Would hospitals benefit from an on site massage
therapist for its employees?
Why would a recreational therapist benefit an
atmosphere such as an assisted living home?
Individual Activity
Personality Type Exploration Exercise
Bellwork Day 4
Define “pathology.”
Define the prefix “audio.”
Objectives
Research next groupings of medical
therapeutic careers.
Share findings of each area with the
class.
Careers Grouping Four
Speech-language pathologists
Audiologists
Art therapists
Music therapists
Dance therapists
Massage therapists
Important to know and
consider!!
Who might need to be referred to a speech
pathologist?
Explain how art, music, and dance therapies
are healthcare-related fields?
Would you see staff improvement if hospitals
provided massage therapy for its employees?
Activity for Grouping Four
Divide into groups of 2 or 3.
You will be given one of the areas listed.
Using your large paper:
Describe this profession in a brain storm format.
Draw pictures or symbols that represent this profession.
If you are give mortician/embalmer, you will compare/contrast these two as we did PT/OT with a T-Graph.
Bell Work Day 5
What is the difference
between a technologist and a
technician in healthcare?
Standards
(1) Differentiate career pathways within the Therapeutic
cluster. Using supporting evidence from multiple sources, such
as local job postings, O*Net OnLine, Tennessee Department of
Labor and Workforce Development data, describe the scope
of practice and essential knowledge and skills required for
these careers. Complete one or more aptitude surveys,
analyze the results, and relate in an essay how personal career
aptitudes align with careers in therapeutics.
(3) Differentiate between the common members of the patient
care team summarizing the individual roles and the
interrelatedness of the team members as it relates to quality
patient care.
Objectives
Watch videos of past career research.
Research Grouping Five of Medical
Therapeutic Careers.
Share findings with the class.
Careers Grouping Five
Respiratory therapists
Perfusionists
Pharmacists/Pharmacy technician
Surgical technologists
Dialysis technicians
Important to know of
consider!!
Why is the respiratory tech vital to critical patients?
Do surgical techs require formal training or can
they train on the job?
Can a perfusionist have a background in any
healthcare-related field?
Bell Work Day 6
Who is Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen?
What is barium?
Standards
(1) Differentiate career pathways within the Therapeutic
cluster. Using supporting evidence from multiple sources, such
as local job postings, O*Net OnLine, Tennessee Department of
Labor and Workforce Development data, describe the scope
of practice and essential knowledge and skills required for
these careers. Complete one or more aptitude surveys,
analyze the results, and relate in an essay how personal career
aptitudes align with careers in therapeutics.
(3) Differentiate between the common members of the patient
care team summarizing the individual roles and the
interrelatedness of the team members as it relates to quality
patient care.
Objectives
Explore various aspects of radiology.
Specifically research Interventional
Radiology and the therapeutic
procedures that occur in this area.
Exploring Radiology Activity:
Diagnostic Radiology
Cat Scan (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Ultrasound
Interventional Radiology (IR) or Vascular Intervention (VIR)
Questions to consider:
Define and describe your area.
What are some of the types of procedures you do?
What hours do you work? Are there call hours or possible
emergency situations?
What is the average pay for your area?
Are there any risks or hazards to working in your area?
Do you work with any special equipment, chemicals, or
other materials of interest?
Who works in your area? Name all of the possible team
members.
What type of education do you have and how long does it take?
“Expert” Group Activity
STEP ONE:
Define and describe each career
assigned to your group. List out
specific duties, especially any that
sound the most interesting.
“Expert” Group Activity
STEP TWO:
Divide into different groups and
share your “expertise” on each
career with your new group.
Take new notes on what you learn
from the experts.
Wrap Up!?!?
What makes a career in therapeutics different
from careers in other health care clusters?
(Diagnostic, Health Informatics, Research, and
Supportive Services)
Were you surprised at any of the careers in the
Medical Therapeutics cluster?
Extended Learning Research
What specific careers are you interested in knowing more about?
Follow the guidelines for your notebook portfolio concerning THREE different careers.
Page 46 in your book begins the discussion on careers.
Make a “bloom ball” for each of your choices. These will be a project grade!!
Applying for the Job
Take an aptitude test or self-assessment.
Research the possible education/training locations required for
the careers of your choice.
Research jobs openings that interest you.
Consider the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Practice filling out applications.
Construct a current resume.
Imagine what your future employer is looking for, and
Create a resume of your qualified future self!!
