This medical assisting learning system provides coverage of administrative and clinical procedures and skills. The text integrates the DACUM competencies throughout, using a simulation approach to enhance learning. Two student practice disks are packaged with the text providing comprehenisive review of administrative and clinical content. Step-by-step detailed procedures illustrate basic and advanced medical assisting skills. End of chapter review questions with a critical-thinking emphasis reinforce learning of material covered. Topics covered include managed care, coping skills, therapeutic approach to patients, cultural diversity applications, as well as preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam, and professional career success.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 292 mm
Breite: 235 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8273-6764-7 (9780827367647)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Unit 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting and Allied Health Professions. Medical Assisting as a Profession. Overview of Allied Health Professions. History of Medicine. Unit 2: Safety and Regulations. Regulations and Guidelines. Emergencies. Unit 3: The Therapeutic Approach. Therapeutic Communication Skills. Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant. The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with AIDS. Unit 4: Responsible Medical Practice. Applied Legal Concepts. Legal Ethics. Unit 5: Integrated Administrative Procedures. Computer Integration in the Medical Practice. Creating the Environment. Telephone Techniques. Scheduling. Health Information Management. Written Communications. Unit 6: Managing Facility Finances. Daily Financial Practices. Accounting Procedures I. Accounting Procedures II. Insurance and Basic Coding. Unit 7: Integrated Clinical Procedures. Medical Asepsis/ Infection Control. Taking a Medical History. Vital Signs and Measurements. The Physical Exam. Assisting with Minor Surgery. Assisting with Ambulation. Nutrition and Diet Therapy. Pharmacology. Dosage Calculations. Unit 8: Diagnostic Procedures. Medical Specialty Procedures. Unit 9: Laboratory Procedures. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory. Venepuncture. Haematology. Urinalysis. Basic Microbiology. Specialty Tests and Procedures. Unit 10: Office Management. Role of Medical Assistant as Manager. Human Resource Management. Unit 11: Entry Into the Profession. Preparing for Externship. The Examination. Job Seeking Skills.
