Clinical Portfolio

Health science education- prepare a student for immediate employment in many health care
careers or for additional education after graduation.
Associates degree- awarded by a career/technical school or a community college after
completion of a prescribed two year course of study
Bachelor’s degree- awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that
usually lasts for four or more years.
Masters degree- awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of
work beyond a bachelor’s degree
Doctoral degree- awarded by a college or university after completion of two or more years of
work beyond bachelor’s or master’s degree
Certification- a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets
the standards and qualifications established by the professional association or government
agency that regulates a particular career
Registration- required in some health care careers. Performed by a regulatory body that
administers examinations and maintains a current list
Licensure- a process whereby a government agency authorized individuals to work in a given
occupation
Continuing education units- required to renew license or maintain certification or registration in
many states.
multicomponent / multiskilled worker- workers that are hired to perform a variety of health care
skills
Entrepreneur- an individual who organizes and manages a business and assumes its risks