Education and Job Terms

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Education and Job Terms
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Associate

• Community college
• 2 years
• Technical training

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Bachelor

• College or University
• 4 years
• BS or BA
• Generalist

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Masters

• College or University
• 2 years beyond Bachelors
• Specialist

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Doctorate

• College or University
• 1-3 years beyond Masters
• Expert

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Professional

• College or University
• 3-4 years beyond Bachelors
• MD, DDS, DVM, DPh, DC, DO

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Articulation

• Credit given at an institution for work done at
  another institution
• 2 2 common

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Aide/Assistant

• Help with environmental issues
• OJT
• Only CNA must take test

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Technician

• 1-2 years training at Technology Center or
  Community College
• Work under direct supervision of Technologists or
  Professionals
• Perform tasks (Skilled workers)
• Licensed/Registered

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Technologist

• 3-4 years training at college or university
• Work under indirect supervision of Professional
• Supervise others and solve problems (Managers)
• Licensed/Registered

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Professional

• 4-8 years of training at College or University
• Work independently
• Solve problems and add to knowledge base
  (Researchers)
• Licensed/Registered

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Key Terms

• Licensed/Registered passed State test
• CEU continuing education units required for
  license renewal
• Reciprocity permission to practice in a State
  based on a test taken in another State
• Certification passed test given by a
  professional organization (except CNA)