Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles

Exercise 2

REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS: CASE SCENARIO ONE
You have heard that the healthcare industry is a growing industry for employment. You are unsure of the types of careers available to you.
ACTIVITY
You have chosen to explore the area of nursing and have provided the information here regarding nursing opportunities. For each of these opportunities, you will provide (1) educational requirements, (2) job responsibilities, and (3) average wages.
Nursing Options

CASE SCENARIO TWO
Your friend has decided to research the area of allied health professionals as an opportunity for a career in healthcare and has provided the information here regarding two opportunities in this area. He will provide (1) educational requirements and (2) job responsibilities and (3) average wages.
ACTIVITY
Your friend has decided to visit the CAAHEP website to research two accredited allied health professional jobs that are of interest to him and has added his research below.
Allied Health Professionals

CASE SCENARIO THREE
You just moved to a rural community from an urban community and you want to establish relationships with physicians at your new home. You were surprised to find out how few choices you have. You decide to investigate why this is occurring.
ACTIVITY
Look on the Internet to find out information on geographic maldistribution. Write up a report for your family and friends regarding this major issue.
RESPONSES

CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You have just been introduced to the different types of healthcare typically provided by physicians and other healthcare providers.
ACTIVITY
You ask your older sister, who is in medical school, to explain the differences and provide examples of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quarternary care.
RESPONSES