Briefly explain the difference between certification and licensure

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Responses will vary, but should include that certification involves graduating and receiving a college degree or official document attesting to a status or level of achievement. Licensure involves passing a licensure exam and completing on-the-job training to receive a license in a particular field, practice, or profession, and generally requires continuing education to keep the license active.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of lymphatic facilitation?

A) Techniques are repeated six to eight times in each spot. B) The area proximal to a node is treated before the area distal to a node. C) The skin appears red after LF. D) LF techniques should not be painful.

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In general, the staffing required for an interfacility transport is determined based upon the ____.

A. patient's expected needs B. incident location C. receiving hospital's capabilities D. transport provider's capabilities

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Which documents must be submitted for IRB review and approval (choose all that apply):

a. Protocol b. Informed consent materials c. Study budget d. Study questionnaires e. Recruitment scripts f. Study training materials

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____________________ codes are used to describe the external cause of injury and poisoning.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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