Description: About this productProduct InformationThe highly respected DIVERSIFIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS is now HEALTH SCIENCE: COMPREHENSIVE! The new 8th edition continues to be the all in one resource for introductory coursework in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the first section of the book presents foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions, such as infection control, first aid, and professionalism. The second provides fundamental entry-level skills by specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised with new photos throughout, this eighth edition includes a new chapter on Medical Math, information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new nutritional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, updates that correlate with the National Healthcare Foundation Standards, and much more!Product IdentifiersPublisherDelamr Cengage LearningISBN-10113369361xISBN-139781133693611eBay Product ID (ePID)160079738Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2013LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight84.3 OzWidth8.9in.Height1.7in.Length11.2in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition23IllustratedYesDewey Decimal610.69Copyright Date2014AuthorSharon Simmers-Kobelak, Louise M. Simmers, Karen Simmers-NartkerEdition Number8Number of Pages1056 PagesLc Classification NumberR697.A4s5 2013Publication Date2013-08-23Reviews": [Health Science], 8th Edition is a one stop teaching tool for Health Science instructors. The information it provides will prepare students for a successful future in the health care field.", "The new edition will continue to be the "stable," the most widely used instructional resource for secondary health science education program. The revisions and updates will strengthen this textbook and engage the students. ", Table of Contents: Part I: BASIC HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS 1.1. History and Trends of Health Care.2. Health Care Systems.3. Careers in Health Care.4. Personal and Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker.5. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.6. Medical Terminology.7. Anatomy and Physiology.8. Human Growth and Development.9. Cultural Diversity.10. Geriatric Care.11. Nutrition and Diets.12. Computers and Technology in Health Care.13. Medical Math.14. Promotion of Safety.15. Infection Control.16. Vital Signs.17. First Aid.18. Preparing for the World of Work.Part II: SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SKILLS. 19. Dental Assistant Skills.20. Laboratory Assistant Skills.21. Medical Assistant Skills.22. Nurse Assistant Skills.23. Physical Therapy Skills.24. Business and Accounting Skills., ": [Health Science: Comprehensive], 8th Edition is a one stop teaching tool for Health Science instructors. The information it provides will prepare students for a successful future in the health care field."Lccn2012-939029
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Number of Pages: 1056 Pages
Publication Name: Dho : Health Science
Language: English
Publisher: Delamr Cengage Learning
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Allied Health Services / General, General
Item Height: 1.6 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 84.3 Oz
Subject Area: Health & Fitness, Medical
Author: Karen Simmers-Nartker, Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, Louise M. Simmers
Item Length: 11.2 in
Series: Mindtap Course List Ser.
Item Width: 8.9 in
Format: Hardcover
