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 Delinaeation 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-we took your advice! 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 of managed care.
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, MA (Ed.), BSN, RN, has worked in physicians' offices and as a health care educator for more than twenty-six years. Previously a State Supervisor of vocational education for the State of Ohio, she holds a B.S. in Nursing, and an M.A. 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
MEDICAL HEALTH CARE:ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Health Care Providers. The Medical Assistant. Medical Ethics And Liability. The Office Environment. Interpersonal Communications. THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Processing Communications. Records Management. Collecting Fees. Health Insurance. Medical Office Management. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE BODY: Anatomy and Physiology Of The Human Body. THE CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Preparing For Clinical Duties. Beginning The Database. Preparing Patients For Examination. Specimen Collection And Laboratory Procedures. Diagnostic Tests, Procedures, And X-Rays. Minor Surgical Procedures. Assisting With Medications. Emergencies, Accidents, And Sudden Illness. BEHAVIORS AND HEALTH: Behaviors Influencing Health. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: Achieving Satisfaction In Employment.