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Comprehensive Medical Assisting Administrative and Clinical Competencies

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ISBN-10: 0766824187

ISBN-13: 9780766824188

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Wilburta Q. Lindh, Marilyn Pooler, Carol D. Tamparo

List price: $117.95
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This updated edition of Comprehensive Medical Assisting features expanded chapters examining geriatrics and pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical specialties, and clinical laboratory safety and regulations. All facets of the medical assistant profession, from pharmacology, clinical laboratory, OSHA and CLIA guidelines, law and ethics, and nutrition, are thoroughly covered. Comprehensive Medical Assisting 2E has a distinct supplements package that includes a study guide disk, student workbook, video series and CD-ROM that can be purchased separately.
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Book details

List price: $117.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 7/18/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1168
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 5.940
Language: English

CMA professor emerita status Highline Community College, Des Moines, Washington

Marilyn S. Pooler, RN, CMA-C, MEd, is a Professor in the Medical Assisting Department at Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, Massachusetts. Marilyn has taught at Springfield for twenty years and previously served as chair of the Medical Assisting Department. She is on the certifying board of the AAMA task force for test construction and is a member of the executive board of the New England Association of Allied Health Educators. She is also a site surveyor for AAMA, reviewing medical assisting programs at schools and colleges seeking accreditation.

Formerly Dean of Business and Allied Health, Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA Co-Author of three additional texts for use with allied health professionals Member of SeaTac American Association of Medical Assistants Past President of Lake Washington College Foundation

General Procedures
Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions (CT, BL)
Medical Assisting as a Profession (MP)
Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team (CT)
History of Medicine (CT)
The Therapeutic Approach (BL, CT). 4(6)Therapeutic Communication Skills (BL, CT)
Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant (BL)
The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness (title?) (CT)
Responsible Medical Practice (BL, CT)
Legal Considerations (CT)
Ethical Considerations (CT)
Emergency Procedures and First Aid (MP)
Administrative Procedures
Integrated Administrative Procedures (BL, CT). 10(11)Creating the Facility Environment (CT). 11(12)Computer Use in the Ambulatory Care Setting (BL, CT)
Telephone Techniques (BL, CT)
Patient Scheduling (BL, CT)
Medical Records Management (BL, CT)
Written Communications (BL, CT). 16 Transcription (BL)
Managing Facility Finances (BL, CT)
Daily Financial Practices (BL, CT)
Medical Insurance (BL, CT)
Coding (BL, CT)
Billing and Collections (BL, CT)
Accounting Practices (BL, CT)
Clinical Procedures
Integrated Clinical Procedures (MP)
Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, and Sterlization (MP)
Taking a Medical History (MP)
Vital Signs and Measurements (MP)
The Physical Examination (MP)
Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures (MP)
Obstetrics and Gynecology (MP)
Pediatrics (MP)
Male Reproductive System (MP)
Gerontology (MP) 30(30) Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems (MP)
Advanced Techniques and Procedures (MP)
Assisting with Minor Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging (MP)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities (MP)
Nutrition in Health and Disease (MP)
Basic Pharmacology (MP)
Calculation of Medication Dosages and Medication Administration (MP)
Electrocardiography
Laboratory Procedures (JC)
Safety and Regulatory Guidelines in the Medical Laboratory (JC)
Introduction to the Medical Laboratory (retitle) (JC)
Venipuncture (JC)
Hematology (JC)
Urinalysis (JC)
Basic Microbiology (JC)
SpecialtyLaboratory Tests (JC)
Professional Procedures
Office and Human Resource Management (BL, CT)
The Medical Assistant as Office Manager (BL)
The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager (CT)
Entry Into the Profession (BL, CT)
Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials (BL)
Employment Strategies (BL)