Synopses & Reviews
Students considering health occupations must acquire a core base of knowledge and skills. This textbook give you a strong foundation of required knowledge to prepare you for entry-level positions. Many charts and photos are included to improve the learning experience. You can apply your own style of learning and use the accompanying workbook to test yourself with assignment sheets and step-by-step procedures. Plus you'll find an overview of the many health careers and references to additional resources, including important Internet sites. Key features: *Topics provide a strong foundation of required knowledge and skills *Comprehensive and easy-to-read text helps students learn *Workbook includes assignments and procedures to apply what you've learned *Teacher's Resource Kit provides everything needed for the instructor (KEYWORDS: health occupations, allied health, careers)
Synopsis
Diversified Health Occupations, 6th edition provides the health occupations student with the basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health occupations. The sixth edition provides updated information on CPR, standard precautions and OBRA regulations. Additional emphasis has been placed on dealing with cultural diversity, technological advances, and legal responsibilities. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills and professional standards and appearance are covered as well.
Synopsis
This textbook provides students with the core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of health occupations. In addition to the core knowledge, it offers extensive subject matter on selected professions such as dental, medical and nurse assistants, as well as an overview of the many health-related careers that students might choose. An accompanying workbook allows students to apply knowledge and skills through assignment sheets and step-by-step procedures. All necessary materials for instruction and evaluation are provided in a Teacher's Resource Kit. Supplements Computerized Testbank 0-7668-1824-1 Instructor's Manual 0-7668-1823-3 - 8 1/2" x 11", 840 pages, 4 color, HA Instructor's Resource Kit 0-7668-1821-7 Student Workbook 0-7668-1822-5 - 624 pages Diversified Health Occupation Activity Software 2E 0-7668-2789-5
About the Author
Louise Simmers received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Masters degree in Education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, coronary care nurse and an instructor of Practical Nursing and Diversified Health Occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills. Unit 1: Health Care Systems. Unit 2: Careers in Health Care. Unit 3: Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker. Unit 4: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. Unit 5: Medical Terminology. Unit 6: Anatomy and Physiology. Unit 7: Human Growth and Development. Unit 8: Cultural Diversity. Unit 9: Geriatric Care. unit 10: Nutrition and Diets. Unit 11: Computers in Health Care. Unit 12: Promotion of Safety. Unit 13: Infection Control. Unit 14: Vital Signs. Unit 15: First Aid. Unit 16: Preparing for the World of Work. Part 2: Special Health Care Skills. Unit 17: Dental Assistant Skills. Unit 18: Laboratory Assistant Skills. Unit 19: Medical Assistant Skills. Unit 20: Nurse Assistant Skills. Unit 21: Physical Therapy Skills. Unit 22: Business and Accounting Skills.