Module 4: Diagnostic Services
Section outline
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As we move deeper into learning about health science careers, this module shifts focus from professions that support patient recovery and promote overall health to the professions within diagnostic services that focus on patient care through identifying and monitoring diseases, conditions and injuries through the use of tests, imaging and laboratory analysis.
In the module, we will explore three major areas for diagnostic services: medical imaging, laboratory and wellness support, and diagnostic testing. These professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to gather data that helps physicians make accurate medical decisions.
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify a range of healthcare careers in the diagnostic services pathway
- Compare the roles and responsibilities of featured diagnostic services professions within the broader healthcare system
- Summarize the education, training, and certification requirements for diagnostic services professions
- Navigate online occupational databases for career exploration in diagnostic services.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 4 Introduction
- Read Chapter 6, 7 and 8 in Unit 3 of Introduction to Health Professions
- Complete the questions in the textbook for Chapter 6, 7 and 8
- Complete the Module 4 discussion forum
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Students mustMark as doneChapter 6 in Introduction to Health Professions
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Students mustMark as doneChapter 7 in Introduction to Health Professions
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Students mustMark as doneChapter 8 in Introduction to Health Professions
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