Description
Find the health career that's right for you! Health Careers Today, 6th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does this book discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills that each health career requires. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of the human body and show how A&P applies to different careers. From experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this edition adds three new chapters, and an Evolve companion website includes exercises and competency skill sheets.- A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore and understand health career options- Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each- Full-color photographs, drawings, and design illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment- 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- Review questions and critical thinking questions in each chapter allow you to test your understanding of what you've learned- Brain Bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the material- Health Careers in Practice boxes show working professionals in many health careers, featuring personal stories that you can relate to- Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter focus on the key information to be learned- Chapter summaries make it easy to identify and review key content- Updated National Health Care Skills Standards are summarized with the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references- A glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference- Evolve website provides exercises and competency skill sheets for further information, review, and practice- 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 online activities. Sold separately
Table of Contents
Unit I: Career Foundation 1. Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future 2. Interpersonal Dynamics, Systems, and Communications 3. Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices 4. Ethics and Legal Responsibilities 5. Culture and Health Care 6. Employability and Career Development 7. Academic Foundation 8. Wellness, Growth and Development 9. Professionalism NEW! 10. Medical Mathematics NEW! 11. Medical Terminology NEW! Unit II: Anatomy and Physiology 12. Body Organization 13. Integumentary System 14. Cardiovascular System 15. Circulatory System 16. Respiratory System 17. Skeletal System 18. Muscular System 19. Digestive System 20. Urinary System 21. Endocrine System 22. Nervous System 23. Sensory System 24. Reproductive System Unit III: Career Pathways 25. Biotechnology Research and Development Careers 26. Clinical Laboratory and Medical Forensics Careers 27. Imaging Careers 28. Emergency Health Careers 29. Information and Administration Careers 30. Environmental Careers 31. Nursing Careers 32. Medical Careers 33. Dental Careers 34. Complementary and Alternative Careers 35. Veterinary Careers 36. Community and Social Careers 37. Mental Health Careers 38. Rehabilitative Careers
