The Official Guide for Foreign-Educated Allied Health Professionals : What You Need to Know about Health Care and the Allied Health Professions in the United States

Nichols, Barbara L. (EDT)/ Davis, Catherine R. (EDT)

Springer Pub（2009/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 407 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780826110633
• DDC分類 610.696

Full Description

This comprehensive book provides direction for foreign-educated allied healthcare professionalsÖ Given the complicated process of credentialing, certification, and visas, as well as the complex American healthcare system, this book proves to be a worthy resource." Score: 100, 5 stars

--Doody's

Written by well-known experts, the Guide provides the reader with the most up-to-date information on topics ranging from the U.S. health care delivery system to employment opportunities, from entry into the United States to entry into professional practice."

--Barbara Sanders, PhD, PT, SCS
Associate Dean, College of Health Professions,
Texas State University


This book is the definitive guide to health care practice in the United States, written for foreign-educated allied health professionals interested in immigrating to the United States, those already here, and those looking to complete their education in the U.S.A.

The contributors provide a wealth of insight on how to address the challenges of being a foreign-educated health professional in the United States. Health professionals can learn what is expected of them, how to prepare for the journey to this country, and how to adapt to their new communities. Written at a readable level for non-native English speakers, the Guide presents a comprehensive description of the major allied health professions and a clear overview of U.S. standards of education and practice. Additionally, readers will gain an understanding of their basic rights and roles in the U.S. healthcare system.

Key Topics Discussed:

Allied health practice in the United States
The process of entry into the United States
The U.S. health care system
Guidelines for entering the U.S. workforce

Most importantly, this book will help foreign-educated health professionals learn how to avoid being misunderstood by others, form enduring relationships with American colleagues, and join them in working to improve the quality of health care in this country and worldwide."

Contents

I. Introduction

II. Entry into the U.S.

III. Entry into the U.S. Workforce

IV. Employment

V. The U.S. Health Care System

VI. Health Care Professional Practice in the U.S.

VII. Communicating in the U.S.

VIII. Adjusting to a New Community

IX. Continuing Your Education

X. Resources