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Health Careers Today

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ISBN-10: 0323044743

ISBN-13: 9780323044745

Edition: 4th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Judith Gerdin

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Description:

Covering more than 45 health careers, this book offers a practical overview to help students make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does it discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills needed for all health careers. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of health related to the human body, and show how this applies to different careers. Content in the book now adheres to and reflects National Health Care Skills Standards. A clear writing style makes it easy for students to explore health career options. Health career discussions include the requirements and roles and…    
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Book details

List price: $90.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 4/13/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Size: 9.25" wide x 11.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Unit One Core Knowledge
Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future
Interpersonal Dynamics and Communication
Safety Practices
Legal and Ethical Principles
Culture and Health Care
Employability Skills
Foundation Skills
Wellness , Growth, and Development Unit Two Anatomy and Physiology
Body Organization
Integumentary System
Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Sensory System
Reproductive System Unit Three Career Clusters
Laboratory Careers
Imaging Careers
Nursing Careers
Medical Careers
Dental Careers
Complementary and Alternative Careers
Veterinary Careers
Community and Social Careers
Mental Health Careers
Rehabilitative Careers
Emergency Health Careers
Information and Administration Careers
Environmental Careers
Biotechnology
Careers
Gerdin Companion CD Outline
Chapter-specific quizzes
Multiple choice
Fill in the blank
Activities
Labeling activities
Matching activities
Vocabulary flashcards
Glossary with definitions
Hangman
Skills video clips