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Health Careers Today - E-Book

Health Careers Today - E-Book

Judith Gerdin

(2015)

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Abstract

Find the health career that’s right for you! Health Careers Today, 6th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does this book discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills that each health career requires. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of the human body and show how A&P applies to different careers. From experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this edition adds three new chapters, and an Evolve companion website includes new health career videos, animations, exercises, and more.

  • A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore and understand health career options.
  • Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each.
  • Full-color photographs, drawings, and design illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment.
  • Anatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settings.
  • Skill Activities provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience.
  • Review questions and critical thinking questions in each chapter allow you to test your understanding of what you’ve learned.
  • Brain Bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the material. 
  • Health Careers in Practice boxes show working professionals in many health careers, featuring personal stories that you can relate to.
  • Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter focus on the key information to be learned.
  • Chapter summaries make it easy to identify and review key content.
  • Updated National Health Care Skills Standards are summarized with the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references.
  • A glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference. 
  • Evolve website provides exercises, new career videos, animations, and competency skill sheets for further information, review, and practice.
  • A workbook corresponds to the chapters in the textbook, and features learning activities such as vocabulary practice exercises, medical abbreviation practice exercises, coloring/labeling activities, concept application exercises, laboratory exercises, critical thinking exercises, and online activities. Sold separately.