10.7 Chapter Conclusion
Karen Piette, MHS, CMA
Summary
In this chapter, we explored five distinct healthcare careers. While these careers are independent from one another, they may all coexist within the integrated services model.
- Health educators work in various settings to promote community health.
- Substance use disorder professionals (SUDPs) focus on substance use disorder and addiction.
- Medical interpreters facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers who speak different languages.
- Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with filling prescriptions.
- Social workers work to improve social functioning within communities.
Each of these careers requires distinct skills, education, and training. While all five professions may work in the field with an associate degree, health educators may be required to attain a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Numerous community, technical, and four-year colleges in Washington State offer these degrees.
Review Questions
- In your own words, define health education.
- What settings can a health educator work in?
- Define substance use disorder.
- What is the difference between a SUDP trainee and SUDP professional? What are some similarities between the two?
- What are the requirements in Washington State to work as a pharmacy technician?
- Who qualifies as an LEP patient?
- In what ways do medical interpreters assist patients on a daily basis?
- What are the educational requirements for medical interpreters?
- What are the minimal educational requirements to work as a social worker?
- In what medical settings may a social worker work?
