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Health Science Career Exploration

by: Simmers, Louise M

Health Science Career Exploration

by: Simmers, Louise M

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9781401858094
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Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/05/2004
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

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Summary

Health Science Career Exploration is based on another book by the author, Introduction to Health Science Technology. It will introduce students to the health care industry and will give students an overview of the many career choices that exist within the health care industry.

Preface

How to Use

History and Trends of Health Care

(22)

History of Health Care

(10)

Trends in Health Care

(11)

Health Care Systems

(15)

Private Health Care Facilities

(6)

Government Agencies

(1)

Voluntary or Nonprofit Agencies

(1)

Health Insurance Plans

(3)

Organizational Structure

(3)

Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker

(25)

Personal Appearance

(3)

Personal Characteristics

(2)

Effective Communications

(7)

Teamwork

(2)

Professional Leadership

(1)

Stress

(2)

Time Management

(6)

Careers in Health Care

(51)

Introduction to Health Careers

(5)

Dental Careers

(3)

Diagnostic Services

(6)

Emergency Medical Services

(3)

Health Information and Communication Services

(3)

Hospital/Health Care Facility Services

(2)

Medical Careers

(3)

Mental and Social Services

(2)

Mortuary Careers

(2)

Nursing Careers

(4)

Nutrition and Dietary Services

(2)

Therapeutic Services

100

(8)

Veterinary Careers

108

(2)

Vision Services

110

(4)

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

114

(17)

Legal Responsibilities

116

(6)

Ethics

122

(1)

Patients' Rights

123

(1)

Advance Directives for Health Care

124

(3)

Professional Standards

127

(4)

Cultural Diversity

131

(21)

Culture, Ethnicity, and Race

133

(2)

Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping

135

(1)

Understanding Cultural Diversity

136

(13)

Respecting Cultural Diversity

149

(3)

Medical Terminology

152

(19)

Using Medical Abbreviations

154

(6)

Interpreting Word Parts

160

(11)

Medical Math

171

(26)

Basic Calculations

173

(11)

Estimating

184

(1)

Roman Numerals

184

(1)

Angles

185

(1)

Systems of Measurement

186

(6)

Temperature Conversion

192

(1)

Military Time

193

(4)

Computers in Health Care

197

(22)

Introduction

199

(1)

What Is a Computer System?

200

(3)

Computer Applications

203

(10)

Using the Internet

213

(3)

Communication

216

(3)

Promotion of Safety

219

(14)

Using Body Mechanics

221

(1)

Preventing Accidents and Injuries

222

(6)

Observing Fire Safety

228

(5)

Infection Control

233

(29)

Understanding the Principles of Infection Control

235

(8)

Washing Hands

243

(2)

Observing Standard Precautions

245

(7)

Maintaining Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions

252

(6)

Bioterrorism

258

(4)

Vital Signs

262

(21)

Measuring and Recording Vital Signs

264

(1)

Measuring and Recording Temperature

265

(7)

Measuring and Recording Pulse

272

(2)

Measuring and Recording Respirations

274

(1)

Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse

275

(2)

Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure

277

(6)

First Aid

283

(50)

Providing First Aid

285

(3)

Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

288

(9)

Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds

297

(4)

Providing First Aid for Shock

301

(2)

Providing First Aid for Poisoning

303

(2)

Providing First Aid for Burns

305

(5)

Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure

310

(2)

Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure

312

(1)

Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries

313

(5)

Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries

318

(5)

Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness

323

(5)

Applying Dressings and Bandages

328

(5)

Preparing for the World of Work

333

(18)

Developing Job-Keeping Skills

334

(2)

Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume

336

(6)

Completing Job Application Forms

342

(1)

Participating in a Job Interview

343

(4)

Determining Net Income

347

(1)

Calculating a Budget

348

(3)

Appendix Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSOs)

351

(4)

Suggested References

355

(6)

Glossary

361

(14)

Index

375

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Health Science Career Exploration

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9781401858094

1401858090

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