Full Description
Launch your Medical Assisting career with Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology! This practical, hands-on text features an easy-to-understand writing style and detailed visuals designed to help you master all the Medical Assisting knowledge, procedures, and skills needed for career success. Based on trusted content from the bestselling Kinn's product suite, this brand-new text and its accompanying resources incorporate the latest standards and competencies throughout, as well as approachable coverage of math, medical terminology, soft skills, and anatomy and physiology.Easy-to-grasp writing style is appropriate for all levels of learners in all types of Medical Assisting programs.Trusted Kinn's content supports the following exam plans: CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA and CMAS from American Medical Technologist; CCMA and CMAA from the National Healthcareer Association; NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing; and CMAC from the American Medical Certification Association.Emphasis on anatomy and physiology - along with pathology, signs/symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatments - enables you to meet key competencies.Strong focus on medical terminology includes feature boxes that highlight chapter-related medical terminology to help you learn word parts, pronunciation, and definitions.Math exercises embedded throughout the text challenge you to sharpen your math skills.Procedures are mapped to CAAHEP and ABHES accreditation standards down to the step, offer rationales for each step, and can be conveniently performed in the classroom.Customer Service boxes in appropriate chapters help you develop the soft skills that employers seek when hiring Medical Assistants.Applied learning approach introduces a case scenario at the beginning of each chapter and then revisits it throughout the chapter to help you understand new concepts as they are presented.Chapter learning tools include vocabulary with definitions, critical thinking applications, and content that ties directly to the order of learning objectives.Pharmacology glossary of the top 100-150 most common over-the-counter and prescription medications gives you quick access to pronunciation guides, generic and trade names, and drug classification.
Contents
Unit 11. Medical Terminology Basics2. Anatomy and Physiology Basics3. Musculoskeletal System4. Integumentary System5. Digestive System6. Genitourinary System7. Reproductive System8. Blood and Immunity9. Circulatory System10. Respiratory System11. Nervous System and Mental Health12. Sensory System13. Endocrine SystemUnit 2: Professional Medical Assistant14. Professionalism in Health Care15. Legal Basics16. Health Care Laws17. Health Care EthicsUnit 3: Administrative Ambulatory Care18. The Health Record19. Telephone Techniques and Scheduling20. Technology and Written Communication21. Daily Operations22. Health Insurance Basics23. Diagnostic Coding Basics24. Procedural Coding Basics25. Billing and Reimbursement26. Accounts, Collections, and BankingUnit 4: Basic Clinical Procedures27. Infection Control28. Vital Signs29. Physical Examination30. Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology31. Assisting in Pediatrics32. Assisting in Geriatrics33. Assisting in Minor SurgeryUnit 5: Advanced Clinical Procedures34. Patient Coaching with Health Promotion35. Patient Coaching with Nutrition36. Pharmacy Basics37. Administering Medication38. Emergencies and First Aid Procedures39. Cardiopulmonary ProceduresUnit 6: Medical Laboratory40. Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory41. Assisting in the Analysis of Urine42. Assisting in Blood Collection43. Assisting in the Analysis of Blood44. Assisting in Microbiology and ImmunologyUnit 7: Employment Seeking45. Career Development
