Health Careers Today - E-Book

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Nursing
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Author: Judith Gerdin, BSN, MS ISBN: 9780323277730
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication: August 13, 2013
Imprint: Mosby Language: English
Author: Judith Gerdin, BSN, MS
ISBN: 9780323277730
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication: August 13, 2013
Imprint: Mosby
Language: English

Describing more than 45 health careers, Health Careers Today, 5th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does it discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills needed for all health careers. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of health related to the human body, and show how this applies to different careers. A companion Evolve website includes skills videos, animations, quizzes, and flashcards. Written by experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this book reflects National Health Care Skills Standards.

  • A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore health career options.
  • Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each.
  • Full-color drawings and photographs illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment.
  • The National Health Care Skills Standards are incorporated, and the book's organization closely follows the standards.
  • An Anatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settings.
  • Skill Activities provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience.
  • Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus on key information.
  • Key Terms with definitions are listed at the beginning of each chapter.
  • Core concepts are reinforced with more than 70 content boxes, skill boxes, review questions, and critical thinking questions.
  • National Standard sections summarize the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references.
  • Chapter summaries make it easy to review and identify key content.
  • A comprehensive glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference.
  • Student resources on a companion Evolve website include fill-in-the-blank and drag-and-drop quizzes, flashcards, anatomy and physiology animations, skill videos, an audio glossary, and web links.
  • A workbook corresponds to the chapters in the textbook, and features learning activities such as vocabulary practice exercises, medical abbreviation practice exercises, coloring/labeling activities, concept application exercises, laboratory exercises, critical thinking exercises, and Internet activities. Sold separately.
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Describing more than 45 health careers, Health Careers Today, 5th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does it discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills needed for all health careers. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of health related to the human body, and show how this applies to different careers. A companion Evolve website includes skills videos, animations, quizzes, and flashcards. Written by experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this book reflects National Health Care Skills Standards.

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