Download or read book Health Careers Today E Book written by Judith Gerdin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing more than 45 health careers, Health Careers Today, 5th Edition offers a practical overview to help you 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. A companion Evolve website includes skills videos, animations, quizzes, and flashcards. Written by experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this book reflects National Health Care Skills Standards. A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore health career options. Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each. Full-color drawings and photographs illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment. The National Health Care Skills Standards are incorporated, and the book's organization closely follows the standards. An Anatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settings. Skill Activities provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience. Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus on key information. Key Terms with definitions are listed at the beginning of each chapter. Core concepts are reinforced with more than 70 content boxes, skill boxes, review questions, and critical thinking questions. National Standard sections summarize the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references. Chapter summaries make it easy to review and identify key content. A comprehensive glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference. Student resources on a companion Evolve website include fill-in-the-blank and drag-and-drop quizzes, flashcards, anatomy and physiology animations, skill videos, an audio glossary, and web links. A workbook corresponds to the chapters in the textbook, and features learning activities such as vocabulary practice exercises, medical abbreviation practice exercises, coloring/labeling activities, concept application exercises, laboratory exercises, critical thinking exercises, and Internet activities. Sold separately.
Download or read book Introduction to Health Care written by Dakota Mitchell and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 3E provides learners with an easy-to-read introduction to the foundational skills necessary for a range of health care professions. This redesigned and updated new edition offers a comprehensive but introductory survey of basic clinical health care skills for learners entering health care programs or for those that think they may be interested in pursuing a career in health care. Core competencies shared by all health care professions such as communication, infection control, and professionalism are provided to expose learners to the reality of practice. This book emphasizes developing critical thinking skills through a five-step problem solving model that teaches how to assess a situation, consider alternatives, choose an appropriate alternative, evaluate the results, and revise as needed. This resource demonstrates how to think like a health care professional and is a terrific first step towards a rewarding career. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book Careers in Health Care Fifth Edition written by Barbara Swanson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers in Health Care details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for the health care field.
Download or read book Introduction to the Health Professions written by Peggy Stanfield and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2002 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of this comprehensive text reflects the many important changes that have taken place in the health professions. Health care reform, alterations in educational and legal requirements, and current social, ethical, and political issues are all thoroughly discussed in relation to the health professions. Written specifically for students majoring in a health or health-related discipline, Introduction to the Health Professions is ideally suited for students in one- or two-year programs who plan to become health care workers. In addition to outlining more than 75 careers in health, this text also touches on nearly every major facet of the field, from the evolution of medicine to payment for health care services. Book jacket.
Download or read book Careers in Health Care written by Barbara Mardinly Swanson and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1984 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career seekers find all the information they need to investigate a field and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book gives an overview of the profession, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career.-- Ideal for college or college-bound students and anyone considering a career change-- Details the responsibilities, education and training required, employment outlooks, and advancement possibilities for dozens of careers-- Includes employment trends, statistics, and salary ranges
Download or read book Workbook for Health Careers Today written by Judith Gerdin and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-03-18 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this Workbook, you will enhance your understanding of the material in Health Careers Today, 4th Edition! Organized by chapter, this Workbook includes puzzles and exercises that reinforce important key concepts from the textbook. It's an excellent way to master the material and prepare for exams! Vapid Vocabulary helps you learn unfamiliar words. Key Search and Key Cryptograms puzzles let you use and review key terms. Abbreviations provide practice with medical abbreviations. Concept Applications help you apply your knowledge to the real world. Investigations provide laboratory exercises for each chapter. Critical Thinking Exercises help you develop decision-making skills.
Download or read book Careers in Health Care written by Barbara M. Swanson and published by VGM Career Books. This book was released on 1995-05-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career seekers find all the information they need to investigate a field and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book gives an overview of the profession, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career.-- Ideal for college or college-bound students and anyone considering a career change-- Details the responsibilities, education and training required, employment outlooks, and advancement possibilities for dozens of careers-- Includes employment trends, statistics, and salary ranges
Download or read book Basics of the U S Health Care System written by Nancy J. Niles and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Third Edition provides students with a broad, fundamental introduction to the workings of the healthcare industry. Engaging and activities-oriented, the text offers an especially accessible overview of the major concepts of healthcare operations, the role of government, public and private financing, as well as ethical and legal issues. Each chapter features review exercises and Web resources that make studying this complex industry both enjoyable and easy. Students of various disciplines—including healthcare administration, business, nursing, public health, and others—will discover a practical guide that prepares them for professional opportunities in this rapidly growing sector.
Download or read book Professionalism in Health Care written by Sherry Makely and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Nursing-Associate Degree 105431, Practical Nursing 315431, and Nursing Assistant 305431 programs.
Download or read book Law Ethics for Medical Careers written by Carlene Harrison and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2009-01-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law and Ethics for Medical Careers, Fifth Edition, provides an overview of the laws and ethics you should know to help you give competent, compassionate care to patients that is within acceptable legal and ethical boundaries. The text can also serve as a guide to help you resolve the many legal and ethical questions you may reasonably expect to face as a student and, later, as a health care practitioner. The text features pertinent legal cases, anecdotes, and sidebars related to health-related careers. Content has been updated and special attention has been paid to legislation affecting health care.
Download or read book Workbook for Health Careers Today E Book written by Judith Gerdin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this workbook, you’ll enhance your understanding of the material in Health Careers Today, 5th Edition by Judith Gerdin. Corresponding to the chapters in the textbook, this workbook includes fun and engaging exercises that reinforce important concepts. With Internet activities, coloring and labeling exercises, and critical thinking activities, it’s an excellent way to master the material and prepare for exams! Key terms and medical terminology activities make it easy to learn health care terminology. Abbreviations exercises help you learn medical abbreviations and acronyms, along with their definitions. Concept Applications help in applying knowledge to the real world. Laboratory exercises allow you to hone your lab skills and learn pharmacology. Critical Thinking activities help you develop decision-making skills. Coloring and labeling exercises help you learn key concepts and understand anatomical structures.
Download or read book Essentials of the U S Health Care System written by Leiyu Shi and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Fifth Edition is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students in programs across the health disciplines, Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System is a reader-friendly, well organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and future of the U.S. health care system. The text clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance and presents a solid overview of how the various components fit together.
Download or read book Essentials of Health Care Marketing written by Berkowitz and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Health Care Marketing, Fourth Edition will provide your students with a foundational knowledge of the principles of marketing and their particular application in health care. Moreover, the text offers a perspective on how these principles must shift in response to the changing environmental forces that are unique to this market.
Download or read book Careers in Psychology written by Tara L. Kuther and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecting career aspirations with the post-college world is crucial for students today. Careers in Psychology, Fifth Edition helps students navigate and plan for their futures by offering exposure to the rich careers in each subfield of psychology and prompting students to consider the what, why and how of each option.
Download or read book Ethics in Health Services Management written by Kurt Darr and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ethical dimensions of managing healthcare services are often daunting, but the sixth edition of this highly regarded text provides the principles to educate students and guide practitioners as they strive to make the "right" decisions. From historical to contemporary examples, readers learn essential steps to effectively identify and solve ethical problems. More than 75 case studies and vignettes allow opportunities to analyze and apply ethical decision making across a range of care delivery settings and topics, including patient autonomy, end-of-life decisions, consent for treatment, resource allocation, whistle-blowing, confidentiality, and more. An extensive index helps readers locate and explore specific topics. The most comprehensive book on health services ethics, this text is indispensable for education in health services organization and management, strategic planning, finance, marketing, and nursing administration.
Download or read book Human Resources in Healthcare written by Bruce Fried and published by Aupha/Hap Book. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Resources in Healthcare: Managing for Success, Fourth Edition, presents the techniques and practices behind effective management of people the healthcare profession s most important asset. It provides the concepts and practical tools necessary for meeting the unique challenges in today s healthcare environment.
Download or read book Health Care Information Systems written by Karen A. Wager and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-08 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BESTSELLING GUIDE, UPDATED WITH A NEW INFORMATION FOR TODAY'S HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT Health Care Information Systems is the newest version of the acclaimed text that offers the fundamental knowledge and tools needed to manage information and information resources effectively within a wide variety of health care organizations. It reviews the major environmental forces that shape the national health information landscape and offers guidance on the implementation, evaluation, and management of health care information systems. It also reviews relevant laws, regulations, and standards and explores the most pressing issues pertinent to senior level managers. It covers: Proven strategies for successfully acquiring and implementing health information systems. Efficient methods for assessing the value of a system. Changes in payment reform initiatives. New information on the role of information systems in managing in population health. A wealth of updated case studies of organizations experiencing management-related system challenges.
