Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
ISBN: 978-0-443-40845-8
Verlag: Churchill Livingstone
Find the healthcare career that’s right for you! Providing a complete overview of 60 of the most popular careers in health care, Health Careers Today, 8th Edition, discusses the roles and responsibilities of different occupations, as well as the skills and competencies required for each job. Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions. This edition features new and updated content on job duties and skills, as well as the latest information on healthcare systems, providers, and delivery models. It’s everything you need to make an informed decision about your future in health care! - Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions
- Focused career coverage explores high-demand allied health professions
- Content on fundamental health care skills includes basic accounting and electronic health records
- Brain Bytes boxes offer interesting facts and points of interest related to the chapter topic
- Case studies present real-world scenarios for a variety of health careers and practice settings
- Complete coverage meets National Health Science Standards and Common Career Technical Core requirements
- Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include skills videos, career videos, competency skill sheets, an audio glossary, and more
- UPDATED! Health Care Law and Ethics chapter helps you understand essential legal and ethical issues in health care today
- UPDATED! Health Care Careers unit features current job descriptions and commonly performed skills for a variety of health occupations
- UPDATED! Content explores the health care systems, providers, and delivery models related to each career
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Weitere Infos & Material
Unit I: Health Care Today
1. Health Care Systems in the United States
2. Health Care Facilities and Organizations
3. Health Care Delivery and Patient Workflow
4. Health Care Workforce
5. Health Care Law and Ethics
Unit II: Health Care Fundamentals
6. Body Systems
7. Medical Mathematics and Calculations
8. Health Insurance and Reimbursements
9. Health Care Technology and EHR
10. Basic Accounting and Finance
11. Wellness, Growth, and Development
12. Safety and Health Practices
13. Professionalism and Effective Communication
14. Workplace Diversity and Cultural Competence
15. Employment and Career Development
16. Academic Foundation
Unit III: Health Care Careers
17. Physicians and Health Care Providers
18. Nursing Professionals
19. Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
20. Respiratory Therapists
21. Surgical Technicians
22. Occupational and Physical Therapists
23. Diagnostic Imaging Technicians
24. Phlebotomists and Dialysis Technicians
25. Clinical Laboratory Technicians
26. Biotechnology Research and Development Professionals
27. Speech Therapists and Audiologists
28. Nutritionists and Dieticians
29. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
30. Health Information Specialists and Administrators
31. Medical Billers and Coders
32. Dental Professionals
33. Holistic Health Practitioners
34. Forensic and Mortuary Science Professionals
35. Social and Mental Health Professionals
