Kayley wants to be a medical assistant. She has been working in a doctor's office for a long time and feels that she can do the job without training or a certification. How would we BEST explain to Kayley why proper training and certification are required?
Health Science jobs are complex and individuals in these positions need to be very responsible. By requiring that all employees obtain a license or certification, health science administrators have
a resource to use to keep track of their employees.
work. Regulating agencies require licensure or certification to make sure that employees are not only skilled but also able to
Health science professionals encounter many stressful situations
handle the stress.
Health science careers require that employees continually learn new things. In order to make sure that all health science workers are competent, they go through routine testing and must pay a
certification or licensing fee.
Working in the field of health care requires that an individual assume the responsibility for the care of others. In order to ensure that the individual is ethical and qualified to assume this role,
employers require that employees in this field go through a training program, pass a certification exam, have a background check, and agree to act ethically,