Professional Medical Assistant Manual
Published on 10. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-8036-1672-1 (ISBN)
Description
The ideal companion to the textbook! Here's an exceptionally student-friendly learning tool, written by the same team of authors to reinforce their textbook, concept by concept, chapter by chapter. And, like the textbook, it's designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners and learning styles.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Pennsylvania
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
50 illustrations
ISBN-13
978-0-8036-1672-1 (9780803616721)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
I. General-Transdisciplinary
1. Succeeding as a Student
2. The Profession of Medical Assisting
3. Professionalism
4. Health Care Yesterday and Today
5. Therapeutic Communication
6. Legal Considerations
7. HIPAA and a Patient's Rights
8. Bioethics
9. Patient Education
II. Administrative
10. The Office Environment
11. Telephone Techniques
12. Appointment Scheduling
13. Written Office Communications and Mail
14. Medical Records Management
15. Office Management
16. Coding and Insurance
17. Billing and Collections
18. Accounting and Banking
III. Clinical
19. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
20. The Patient Interview
21. Vital Signs
22. Physical Examination
23. Essentials of Medical Terminology
24. Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Minor Surgery
25. Dermatology
26. Neurology
27. Cardiology and Lymphatics
28. Pulmonology
29. Endocrinology
30. Gastroenterology
31. Urology and the Male Reproductive System
32. Obstetrics and Gynecology
33. Pediatrics
34. Geriatrics
35. Orthopedics
36. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
37. Nutrition
38. Introduction to Pharmacology
39. Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
40. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
41. Phlebotomy
42. Hematology and Coagulation Procedures
43. Clinical Chemistry and Serological Procedures
44. Urinalysis
45. Microbiology
46. Bioemergency Response and Preparedness
47. Office Emergencies
48. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
49. Externship and Career Strategies
Appendices
A. Glossary
B. Abbreviations
C. Index of Competencies
D. Commonly Prescribed Drugs
E. Certification Examination
Content Outlines
Index
1. Succeeding as a Student
2. The Profession of Medical Assisting
3. Professionalism
4. Health Care Yesterday and Today
5. Therapeutic Communication
6. Legal Considerations
7. HIPAA and a Patient's Rights
8. Bioethics
9. Patient Education
II. Administrative
10. The Office Environment
11. Telephone Techniques
12. Appointment Scheduling
13. Written Office Communications and Mail
14. Medical Records Management
15. Office Management
16. Coding and Insurance
17. Billing and Collections
18. Accounting and Banking
III. Clinical
19. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
20. The Patient Interview
21. Vital Signs
22. Physical Examination
23. Essentials of Medical Terminology
24. Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Minor Surgery
25. Dermatology
26. Neurology
27. Cardiology and Lymphatics
28. Pulmonology
29. Endocrinology
30. Gastroenterology
31. Urology and the Male Reproductive System
32. Obstetrics and Gynecology
33. Pediatrics
34. Geriatrics
35. Orthopedics
36. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
37. Nutrition
38. Introduction to Pharmacology
39. Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
40. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
41. Phlebotomy
42. Hematology and Coagulation Procedures
43. Clinical Chemistry and Serological Procedures
44. Urinalysis
45. Microbiology
46. Bioemergency Response and Preparedness
47. Office Emergencies
48. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
49. Externship and Career Strategies
Appendices
A. Glossary
B. Abbreviations
C. Index of Competencies
D. Commonly Prescribed Drugs
E. Certification Examination
Content Outlines
Index