Beginning your Healthcare Career

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  1. 3. a degree awarded after two to six years of education beyond the bachelor's degree; available in many disciplines
  2. 5. academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who complete from one to two years (depending on the degree) of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree
  3. 7. recognition given by a state agency when a person meets the qualifications for a particular occupation; given after the person passes a licensure examination; required in order to practice
  4. 9. a healthcare pathway offering careers in implementing procedures to determine causes of diseases or disorders
  5. 10. recognition given for completing a course of study
  6. 11. career path that offers hands-on experience with patients and focuses on changing the health status of a patient over time
Down
  1. 1. hospital-acquired infections
  2. 2. a job exploration tool that involves following an employee completing the tasks of a job you find interesting
  3. 4. a two-year college degree, often offered through a community college and awarded after completing 60 credit hours or more when on a semester system
  4. 6. a sector of the hospital that plays a critical role in providing a clean, safe environment for all who enter a healthcare facility
  5. 8. term for the progression from an entry-level position to higher levels of pay, skill, and responsibility