Health science fundamentals : exploring career pathways /

Badasch, Shirley A., 1934-

Health science fundamentals : exploring career pathways / [print] Shirley A. Badasch, Doreen S. Chesebro. - Teacher's wraparound edition. Second edition. - Boston : Pearson, (c)2016. - xxiv, 888 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm



1. Introduction to being a health care worker -- 2. Understanding health care systems -- 3. Finding the right occupation for you -- 4. Employability and leadership -- 5. Understanding your legal obligations -- 6. Medical ethics -- 7. Wellness -- 8. Teamwork -- 9. Effective communication -- 10. Medical terminology -- 11. Medical math -- 12. Measurement and the scientific process -- 13. Your body and how it functions -- 14. Human growth and development -- 15. Mental illness -- 16. Nutrition -- 17. Controlling infection -- 18. Patient and employee safety -- 19. Measuring vital signs and other clinical skills -- 20. Medical assisting and laboratory skills -- 21. Therapeutic techniques and sports medicine -- 22. Responsibilities of a dental assistant -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Glossary -- Index.



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R697.C524.H435 2016 R697