Synopses & Reviews
This entry-level medical assistant workbook is part of a proven comprehensive learning system that covers all of the administrative, clinical, and general competencies designated by ABHES and CAAHEP. Specifically designed to reinforce and apply concepts and develop critical thinking skills, the resource provides exercises that strengthen the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to prepare learners to become successful, multi-skilled medical assistants.
Synopsis
Contains unit specific assignment sheets with a variety of review questions, vocabulary and skill exercises, forms to complete, puzzles, and other activities that reinforce concepts in the text. Also includes a full-colored anatomy and physiology section and Performance Evaluation Checklists that correspond with the text.
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, 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 received 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.