Synopses & Reviews
This best-selling book is part of a dynamic learning system that includes practice software, a workbook, video series, CD-ROM, and instructor support materials. Together, these learning tools integrate the new competencies identified in the new AAMA Role Delineation Study, with complete coverage of anatomy and physiology. This new edition was developed with extensive input from many medical assisting instructors, students, and health care professionals. The organization of the book allows flexibility in course planning, accommodating different learning styles, and adapts well to most teaching and learning situations. The learning system emphasizes interpersonal communications and changes in today's health-care settings, including standard precautions and managed care.
Synopsis
The administrative, clinical, and general areas necessary for entry-level employment as identified by the medical assistant role delineation study issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Pathophysiology coverage is expanded to include additional diagnostic descriptions and information on medications commonly used to treat conditions. A new unit on related therapies presents information on complimentary and alternative treatments. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies, 5E contains a two free interactive skills CD. One CD reviews the administrative skills used in the front office via a simulation of front office procedures. The second CD reviews clinical skills pertinent to the back office.
About the Author
Lucille Keir, CMA-A was a charter member and past president of the Franklin County Chapter of medical assistants. Lucille had over 22 combined years as a practicing medical assistant and administrative medical assisting instructor. She helped establish the Medical Assisting Program at North High School, Columbus, OH in 1969 which eventually moved to Fort Hayes High School in 1976. She served in the US Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Lucille was involved in the first three editions of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies textbook, workbook and instructor's support materials until her passing.Barbara A. Wise, BSN, RN, MA(Ed), is a registered nurse with over 26 combined years working in physicians offices and as a health educator. Barbara worked as the Instructor-Coordinator for the senior vocational nurse assistant program and was State Supervisor of vocational education in the State of Ohio. Barbara has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a Masters in Education, with a major concentration on curriculum construction and a minor in health education.Connie Krebs, CMA-C, BGS, was the senior class instructor and coordinator of the medical assisting program at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, Columbus City Schools, Columbus, OH. She was certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants in medical assisting and in clinical specialty. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University and a teaching certificate from the State of Ohio Department of Education. Connie taught at Fort Hayes Education Center for 18 years and was the school advisor for the National Vocational Technical Honor Society (NVTHS). Connie was involved in the first five editions of the text, workbook and instructor's support materials until her passing.
Table of Contents
Section I: Medical Health Care Roles and Responsibilies. Chapter 1: Health Care Providers. Chapter 2: The Medical Assistant. Chapter 3: Medical Ethics and Liability. Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communications. Chapter 5: The Office Environment. Section II: The Administrative Assistant. Chapter 6: Oral and Written Communication. Chapter 7: Records Management. Chapter 8: Collecting Fees. Chapter 9: Health Care Coverage. Chapter 10: Medical Office Management. Section III: Structure and Function of the Body. Chapter 11: Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. Section IV: The Clinical Medical Assistant. Chapter 12: Preparing for Clinical Duties. Chapter 13: Beginning the Patients Record. Chapter 14: Preparing Patients for Examinations. Chapter 15: Specimen Collection and Laboratory Procedures. Chapter 16: Diagnostic Tests, X-Rays, and Procedures. Chapter 17: Minor Surgical Procedures. Chapter 18: Assisting with Medications. Chapter 19: Emergencies, Acute Illness, and Accidents. Section V: Behaviors and Health. Chapter 20: Behaviors Influencing Health. Section VI: Employability Skills. Chapter 21: Achieving Satisfaction in Employment. Appendix A: AAMA Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart and Grid?Correlation of Text to AAMA Role Delineation Study. Appendix B: CAAHEP Standards for Curriculum and Grid?Correlation of Text to CAAHEP Standards. Appendix C: ABHES Course Content Requirements and Grid?Correlation of Text to ABHES Requirements. Appendix D: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Certification Competencies. Appendix E: Site Review Checklists. Appendix F: Converting Measurements; Medical Symbols; Abbreviations; and Terminology. Appendix G: Overview of Intravenous Infusion Therapy for Medical Assistants. Appendix H: HIPAA for Medical Assistants.