Health careers today. ([2017])
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Health careers today. ([2017])
- Main Title:
- Health careers today
- Further Information:
- Note: Judith Gerdin.
- Authors:
- Gerdin, Judith A
- Contents:
- Front Cover; Health Careers Today; Copyright; Dedication; Reviewers; Preface; Who Will Benefit from This Book?; Organization; Distinctive Features of this Book; Anatomy and Physiology; Skill Activities; Numerous Content Boxes Throughout Each Chapter; Health Careers in Practice; Case Studies; Brain Bytes; Explore the Web; Standards and Accountabilities; New to This Edition; Ancillaries; For the Instructor; Evolve Resources; For the Student; Evolve Resources; Study Aids; Workbook; Contents; One -- Career Foundation; 1 -- Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future; Health Care of the Past. Health Care of the PresentHealth Care of the Future; 2 -- Interpersonal Dynamics, Systems, and Communications; Interpersonal Dynamics; Self-Awareness; Hierarchy of Needs; Development Theories; Personal Health; Stress and Time Management; Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Leadership; The Team; Communication; Conflict; Verbal Communication; Nonverbal Communication; Electronic Communication; 3 -- Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices; Disease Transmission; The Infectious Process; Infection Control; Isolation Precautions; Principles of Asepsis; OBRA and OSHA Regulations; OBRA; OSHA. Safe MovementBody Mechanics and Ergonomics; Identifying and Reporting Hazards; Fire and Electrical Hazards; Hazardous Waste; Chemical Safety; Equipment Maintenance; Emergency Disaster Procedures; 4 -- Ethics and Legal Responsibilities; Professional Codes of Conduct; Malpractice and Liability;Front Cover; Health Careers Today; Copyright; Dedication; Reviewers; Preface; Who Will Benefit from This Book?; Organization; Distinctive Features of this Book; Anatomy and Physiology; Skill Activities; Numerous Content Boxes Throughout Each Chapter; Health Careers in Practice; Case Studies; Brain Bytes; Explore the Web; Standards and Accountabilities; New to This Edition; Ancillaries; For the Instructor; Evolve Resources; For the Student; Evolve Resources; Study Aids; Workbook; Contents; One -- Career Foundation; 1 -- Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future; Health Care of the Past. Health Care of the PresentHealth Care of the Future; 2 -- Interpersonal Dynamics, Systems, and Communications; Interpersonal Dynamics; Self-Awareness; Hierarchy of Needs; Development Theories; Personal Health; Stress and Time Management; Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Leadership; The Team; Communication; Conflict; Verbal Communication; Nonverbal Communication; Electronic Communication; 3 -- Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices; Disease Transmission; The Infectious Process; Infection Control; Isolation Precautions; Principles of Asepsis; OBRA and OSHA Regulations; OBRA; OSHA. Safe MovementBody Mechanics and Ergonomics; Identifying and Reporting Hazards; Fire and Electrical Hazards; Hazardous Waste; Chemical Safety; Equipment Maintenance; Emergency Disaster Procedures; 4 -- Ethics and Legal Responsibilities; Professional Codes of Conduct; Malpractice and Liability; Confidentiality; Patient Rights; Informed Consent; Legal Directives; Health Care and the Internet; Documentation; 5 -- Culture and Health Care; Cultural Overview; Acculturation; Ethnography; Cultural Impact on Health Care; Wellness and Health Prevention; Touch and Physical Space; Communication. General ProceduresDietary Needs; Spirituality; Death; Medications; Pregnancy; Pain Management; Other; Interpreters and Translation; Signs of Cultural Barriers; Obstacles to Cultural Competence; Stereotyping; Prejudice and Discrimination; Overcoming Obstacles; 6 -- Employability and Career Development; Professional Organizations; Student Organizations; HOSA: Future Health Professionals; SkillsUSA; Parliamentary Procedure; Organization of Health Care and Health Science; Career Planning; Application; Résumé; Personal Portfolio; Interview; Job Satisfaction; Resignation; Continuing Education. 7 -- Academic FoundationHealth Assessment; Patient Interview and Examination; Vital Signs; Blood Pressure; Temperature; Pulse and Respiration; Height and Weight; Information Exchange; Basic Math; Military Time; Graphing; Computer Literacy; Medical Terminology; Physician Orders; Emergency First Aid; Cardiac Arrest; 8 -- Wellness, Growth, and Development; Wellness; Prevention; Nutrition; Nutrients; Food Groups; Calories; Diet Therapy; Stress Reduction; Identifying Stress; Stress Theory; Stress Management; Counseling; Habit Cessation; Exercise; Growth and Development. … (more)
- Edition:
- Sixth edition
- Publisher Details:
- St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 610.69
Medicine -- Vocational guidance
Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference
MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine
MEDICAL -- Atlases
MEDICAL -- Essays
MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice
MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine
MEDICAL -- Osteopathy
Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance
Medicine -- Vocational guidance
Health Occupations
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9780323280631
0323280633 - Related ISBNs:
- 0323280501
9780323280501 - Notes:
- Note: Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 22, 2016).
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- Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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