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This book trains learners to perform the clinical competencies required of today's medical assistants, and addresses new trends in the marketplace. The book takes a real world approach to clinical medical assisting, and provides links to the skills needed to obtain and keep a job in presenting time management, positive work ethic, workstation organization, documentation, and assessment skills.

Clinical Medical Assisting: A Professional, Field Smart Approach to the Workplace By Michelle Heller and Lynette Veach
Building a Solid Foundation
Journey to Professionalism
Organization and Time Management in the Medical Office
The Medical Record and the Importance of Good Documentation
The Complete Medical Record and Electronic Charting
Fundamentals of Documentation
Communicating on a Clinical Level
Conducting a Patient Interview and Developing a Medical History
Developing In-Office Screening Skills
Conducting Telephone Screenings
Assisting Patients with Special Needs
Planning and Providing Patient Education
Assisting with Examinations and Procedures
Principles of Infection Control and OSHA Standards
Basic Vital Signs and Measurements
The Physical Exam
Eye and Ear Examinations and Procedures
Gastrointestinal Examinations and Procedures
Cardiovascular Examinations and Procedures
Pulmonary Examinations and Procedures
WomenÆs Health Issues: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Urology and Male Reproductive Examinations and Procedures
Evaluation and Care of the Pediatric Patient
Evaluation and Care of the Geriatric Patient
Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, & Physical Therapy
Asepsis and Assisting with Sterile Procedures
Asepsis and Identification and Maintenance of Surgical Instruments
Tray Setups and Minor Surgical Supplies and Equipment
Assisting with Minor Office Surgeries and Wound Care Procedures
Medical Laboratory Concepts
Fundamentals of the Medical Laboratory
Collecting the Blood Sample
Urinalysis
Hematology and Coagulation Studies
Microbiology
Clinical Chemistry and CLIA Waived Rapid Tests
Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasound
Diagnostic Imaging
Pharmacology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Dosage Calculations
Administration of Medications and IV Therapy
Emergency Care
Urgent Care and Emergency Procedures
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Clinical Medical Assisting A Professional, Field Smart Approach to the Workplace

Clinical Medical Assisting A Professional, Field Smart Approach to the Workplace

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