Identify common medical specialties.

Identification should include medical specialties in fields such as pharmacy, nutrition, radiology, laboratory technology, nursing, respiratory services, physical medicine and rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, healthcare informatics, risk management, healthcare administration, dentistry, medicine, optical care, veterinary science, and emergency medical services.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why are there so many types of professions and specialties in the healthcare industry?
  • What is an interdisciplinary healthcare team?
  • What is the role of the nurse navigator/patient care coordinator?