Diversified Health Occupations

Name: Diversified Health Occupations
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ISBN: 9781418030216

ISBN-10: 141803021X

ISBN-13: 9781418030216

Edition: 7th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Louise M. Simmers

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The highly respected Diversified Health Occupations, now in its seventh edition, is the informational authority on careers in health care. Organized in two parts, the first section of the book presents foundational information required to pursue this career path. The second provides fundamental entry-level skills by specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised with new photos throughout, the seventh edition includes updated information on the Food Guide Pyramid, infection control information, standards for blood pressure that concur with AMA and AHA recommendations, and much more.

Book details

List price: $160.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 3/7/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1104
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.874
Language: English



Preface


How to Use this Text


Acknowledgements



Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills



History and Trends of Health Care



Health Care Systems



Careers in Health Care



Personal and Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker



Legal and Ethical Responsibilities



Medical Terminology



Anatomy and Physiology



Human Growth and Development



Cultural Diversity



Geriatric Care



Nutrition and Diets



Computers in Health Care



Promotion of Safety



Infection Control



Vital Signs



First Aid



Preparing for the World of Work



Special Health Care Skills



Dental Assistant Skills



Laboratory Assistant Skills



Medical Assistant Skills



Nurse Assistant Skills



Physical Therapy Skills



Business and Accounting Skills



Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)



Correlation to National Health Care Skill Standards



Metric Conversion Charts



24-Hour Clock (Military Time) Conversion Chart


Glossary


References


Index