Interprofessional Education Seminar Series: A Certificate Program for Health Care Providers Basic Education of Selected Healthcare Professionals Audiology Dentist Dietician Evaluate and treat hearing and balance disorders For more information, go to www.asha.org Provide dental and oral care to patients. Refer to other health care specialists as necessary. Provide nutrition assessment, counseling and recommendations in inpatient and outpatient The entry-level degree to become an ASHAcertified audiologist is a doctorate Bachelor degree required for admission to dental school. Residency optional. Bachelor of Science Approved 1-year internship or Master s 27 states require a clinical doctorate in Audiology, 18 allow for a Masters or Doctoral degree and 6 states (PA, WV, NH, MS, and HI) require a Master s Licensed by the Board of Dentistry by state. Registration exam for status of Registered Dietician. Licensure optional by state. 75 continuing education hours to maintain RD status (every 5 years). background prior to entering educational before dental school may vary. May establish practice after graduation from dental school. 1-year internship or Master s services across the lifespan preventative and community based services. Work settings include medical, private practice, educational and industry settings limited to oral health and disease. includes nutritional therapy and prevention, direct patient care in clinical settings, and consultation services. Academic coursework and clinical practica Dental school has 2 years of basic science and 2 years clinical. 2 years basic science. 2 years of nutritional courses. 1 year internship or specialization in Master s Typically 8 years of training. Bachelor degree (4 years) + 4 years dental school, residency optional. 5-6 for Bachelor degree + internship or + Master s
Nursing Profession ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE (APRN) Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) 4 APRN Roles: 1. Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) 2. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 3. Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) 4. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) APRN whose role is to provide a full range of direct primary and acute care services across the wellnessillness continuum to women through the lifespan. education in accredited program of nurse midwifery (2-3 years). Underlying education as an RN (2-4 years) Reference: National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee (2008) Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education. https://www.ncsbn.org/227 6.htm State Board of Nursing Registered National Certification as a Nurse Midwife Board of Nursing Nurse Midwife Specialty Certification All Roles: Completed accredited graduate-level education program preparing for one of four APRN roles Passed a national certification examination Acquired advanced clinical knowledge and skills preparing for direct care of patients building on competencies of RN Has clinical experience to reflect licensure Obtained license to practice as APRN in one of four roles as an independent practitioner within the established practice standards and licensing regulation. Advanced education to achieve a Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) may be pursued by APRNs who desire to be leaders in their specialty within healthcare systems or academic Usually have several years (CMM 2-3 + practicing as R.N. in obstetrics before midwifery Direct primary and acute care services provided to women through the lifespan, gynecologic care, family planning, preconception care, prenatal and postpartum care, childbirth, and care of the newborn. Settings may include the home, hospital, and ambulatory care physician of the
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) APRN whose education in State Board of role is to accredited CNS program (2- Nursing Registered integrate care 3 years). Underlying across the education as an RN (2-4 National Certification health care years) as Clinical Nurse continuum via Specialist the patient, Board of Nursing nurse and health Clinical Nurse system to Specialist Certification continuously improve patient outcomes and patient care. APRN whose role is to provide the full spectrum of patients anesthesia care and anesthesiarelated care for individuals across the lifespan. education in accredited CRNA program (2-3 years). Underlying education as an RN (2-4 years) State Board of Nursing Registered National Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist Board of Nursing Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical experience in the BSN role prior to entering graduate Clinical experience in the BSN role prior to entering graduate Many CRNAs have critical care unit experience prior to advancing their Diagnosis and treatment of health/illness states, disease management, health promotion and prevention of illness and risk behaviors. Provides full spectrum of patient anesthesia care for individuals in diverse physician of the physician of the (CNS 2-3 + (CRNA 2-3 + Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) APRN whose role is to provide direct primary and acute care across the wellness-illness continuum. education in accredited nurse practitioner program (2-3 years). Underlying education as an RN (2-4 years) State Board of Nursing Registered National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner Board of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification Clinical experience in the BSN role prior to entering graduate Primary care provider or acute care provider Provides initial, ongoing, ad comprehensive care. s as primary care and acute care practitioners consulting with or referring to physicians and other healthcare professionals as indicated. physician in the (CNP 2-3 +
Registered Nurse (R.N.) Provide direct Associate degree 2 years Pass National Council High school and indirect Bachelor s degree 4 years Licensure diploma. professional Examination for before care to BSN guided by Registered Nurses nursing school individuals, the 9 Essentials of (NCLEX-RN) may vary. families and Baccalaureate Education. Licensed by state. communities. The American Association Develop, of Colleges of Nursing The National Council of implement and (AACN) 2008. The State Boards of Nursing evaluate a plan Essentials of Baccalaureate (NCSBN) approves of care to clients Education for Professional prelicensure nursing of all ages in a Nursing programs and develops variety of www.aacn.nche.edu/educati the national licensing onresources/baccessentials08 examinations in nursing..pdf May provide services in a variety of inpatient and outpatient RN-C: May specialize in specific area of practice and achieve national certification that validates nursing skills, knowledge and abilities. Variable approved vs accredited programs includes faculty precepted clinical experience. NCSBN program approval assures minimal standards are met. Accreditation is a separate voluntary process that focuses more specifically on nursing education quality standards & outcome measures. 2-4 years Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) www.ncsbn.org
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Occupational Therapist (OT) Pharmacist Provide Variable programs 9-18 Pass National Council technical care to months. Licensure patients under Examination for the direction of a Practical Nurses registered nurse. (NCLEX-PN) Give input into Licensed by state. the plan of care for selected patients. More limited scope of practice than RN. Provide health and rehabilitative services to person who wish to improve functioning in human occupations or activities of daily living, work or pleasure. Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in community and institutional practice sites. B.S. degree minimum requirement until 2007, after M.S. in O.T. will be entry level The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) degree is the entry-level pharmacy practice This program is a six-year program divided into two to four years pre-pharmacy and four pharmacy years of education. Licenses as an OT by state. National certification exam to become registered OT required. The State Board of Pharmacy governs the practice of pharmacy and requires an examination to enter practice as a Registered Pharmacists (RPh) and ongoing 30 continuing education credits bi-annually to maintain registration. High school diploma. before nursing school may vary. Background prior to entering educational program, certified occupational therapy assistants. 24 weeks of full time field work required within before pharmacy school and college majors vary. Intensive post pharmacy school accredited residency and fellowship training lasting 1-3 years depending upon specialty are available but not required to establish a pharmacy May provide services in inpatient and outpatient Many LPNs in long term care services across all age ranges, preventative services and community-based Enhancement of health, independence and quality of life are foci within Assess patient and therapeutic requirements and dispense medications. Variable approved vs. accredited See notation above. 4 year program for B.S., 5-year program for M.S., with some schools offering an intensified program post B.S. in related fields. Broad interdisciplinary base of education in natural and social sciences in addition to courses in major. The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum includes patient communications, physical assessment skills and comprehensive therapeutics. These learned didactic skills are integrated and applied through clinical rotations. 1-2 years. 4-5 years Programs vary in prepharmacy requirement. Pharm D. program is at least 6 years total with residency and fellowships optional.
Physical Therapist (PT) Physician MD/DO Physical Master s degree minimum. Required by each state. therapists Some schools now offer diagnose and doctoral degrees in manage physical therapy as entry movement degree, DPT. dysfunction in persons of all ages, by using physical modalities, therapeutic exercise and manual techniques. Provide medical care to patients within specialty area referring to other physicians or health care professionals as indicated. Primary care specialties include family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and pediatrics. Bachelor s degree required for admission to medical school. Residency training lasts 3 or more years. Licensed by the Board of Medicine as M.D. or D.O. by state. Board examinations and residency or fellowship are required for board certification. Some schools require volunteer or observation experiences before application. Clinical training is required to graduate. before medical school and college majors vary. Intensive post medical school residency training which lasts at least 3 years Emphasis is placed on restoring, maintaining, and promoting optimal function and wellness, as well as preventing onset or worsening of symptoms and disabilities. services. Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within scope of specialty Focus on health promotion, disease management, and special areas of interest or expertise. The didactic portion varies from 2-4 years depending upon the requisite courses being met. Typically medical school has 2 years of medical science and 2 years experience in clerkship rotations of all specialty areas. Education focuses on pathophysiologic understanding of disease, recognition of signs and symptoms of disease, and application of the scientific method to assess, diagnose and treat patients within the scope of specialty Bachelor s degree plus 2-4 years. Bachelor s degree (4 years) + 4 years medical school + residency
Physician Assistant (PA) Social Worker Speech- Language Pathologist (SLP) Provide medical Many PA students have a Certified by PA State services with B.S. degree before Board of Medicine. Must supervision by a entering a 2-year PA practice with supervising licensed program may get A.D., physician. Must pass a physician, as an B.S., M.S. or certificate on national certifying exam to agent of the completion. supervising physician. Social workers provide and arrange community services for patients. Individual and group counseling services can be provided by Master s level. Speech-language pathologists diagnose and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders to clients of all ages in a variety of Bachelor s degree in social work 4 years. Master s requires 1-2 additional years. Bachelor s degree in communicative sciences and disorders or equivalent prerequisite course work AND Master s degree in speech-language pathology or communicative sciences and disorders. No national certification. Licensure by state. License not required to provide services. No national certification. Licensure by state. National certification exam and 9-month clinical-fellow experience to become certified by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. background. Many have health care experience as EMT, ER tech, nurse or medic. background prior to education. Master s level program includes clinical experience. 400 clinical clock hours, 25 of which are observation and 350 of which must be completed at graduate level. 9- month full time work postmaster s degree under supervision of certified SLP. services practice of supervising physician. services in clinical In some states, independent services across all age ranges, preventative services and community-based Focus on communication, language and swallowing disorders. Work in medical or educational settings Two-year Medical sciences for first year with clinical rotations throughout second year. 4 y ears for Bachelor varies by school. 4 year program for Bachelor s degree plus 5 semester Master s Some schools offer post Bachelor s work for eligibility to enter Master s Speech and hearing science, disorder based courses for communication areas, clinical training. college +2 years. 4-6 years. 6 years (Bachelors + Masters).