Full Description
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Perfect for all learning styles!
Take a unique, multimedia approach to understanding the world of health care- from the office to clinical settings. Learn what it means to work as a team and communicate effectively. Then examine the basics of the human body, how to assess patients, the legal and ethical aspects of health care, and how to successfully land your first job as a healthcare professional.
A visually rich text, a wealth of interactive exercises on the BONUS CD-ROM, and 320 full-color, printable flash cards and activities online at DavisPlus make learning fun and easy wherever you go!
Contents
Health Care Today
Evolution of Modern Healthcare
Working as a Team
Cultural Sensitivity
Preparing for a Career in Health Care
Human Body Basics
Learning the Language
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Working Safely
Pathogens and Disease
Role of Government Agencies in Healthcare
Infection Control Policies and Procedures
Communicable Diseases
Infections Associated with Health Care
Resistant Organisms
Working with Patients
Patient Assessment
Vital Signs
Professionalism and Ethics
Patient Confidentiality
Documentation
Joining the Workforce
Finding a Job
Succeeding in Your Job
Appendices
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts
Infection Control Training and Competency Documents
Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Statement
Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations
Glossary
