Full Description
For courses in comprehensive medical assisting.
A companion for practicum, for the future allied health professional
Succeeding in the Practicum offers a full picture of the practicum experience, including its value and purpose, the expectations for all aspects of the journey, and the benefits and opportunities it presents. Students gain the skills they need to handle new challenges, act responsibly, and develop professionally as they prepare to move into the workforce. Critical thinking, journaling, and role-play activities help learners optimize and reflect on their practicum as they go. Available with a new MyLabTM, the 3rd edition builds on practical guidance for job searches, interviews, and effective communication.
Also available with MyLab Health Professions
By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Developed for allied health students and instructors, MyLab Health Professions supports students' mastery and application of the skills they'll need for a successful career in health care.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Health Professions does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Health Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Health Professions, search for:
0134880102 / 9780134880105 Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health Plus MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e
Package consists of:
0134861930 / 9780134861937 MyLab Health Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health, 3e
013487420X / 9780134874203 Succeeding in the Practicum: A Preparation Guide for Medical Assisting and Allied Health, 3e
Contents
The Link Between Your Education and Your Career
Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
Practicum Site Placement Interviews
Attitudes and Perceptions
Etiquette and Professional Manners
Communication and Developing Professional Relationships
Fulfilling the Student Role During the Practicum
Benefits of Successful Practicum Completion
Performance Evaluation and Your Grade
Allied Health Practicum: Case Studies
Beyond the Practicum: Beginning Your Job Search
Appendix: Selected Allied-Health Certification and Credentialing Resources
