Health Careers Today

By Judith Gerdin and Judith Gerdin BSN MS

Book Overview

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 exercises and competency skill sheets.

A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore and understand health career optionsOver 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of eachFull-color photographs, drawings, and design illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipmentAnatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settingsSkill Activities provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experienceReview questions and critical thinking questions in each chapter allow you to test your understanding of what you've learnedBrain Bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the materialHealth Careers in Practice boxes show working professionals in many health careers, featuring personal stories that you can relate toObjectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter focus on the key information to be learnedChapter summaries make it easy to identify and review key contentUpdated National Health Care Skills Standards are summarized with the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page referencesA glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick referenceEvolve website provides exercises and competency skill sheets for further information, review, and practiceA 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 separatelyNEW Three new chapters on professionalism, medical mathematics, and medical terminology provide a firm foundation in health care basicsNEW CPR guidelines meet the 2015 guidelines for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitationNEW Employment strategies have been added to emphasize the skills necessary for retaining a jobNEW Updated and expanded EHR information reflects the increased role of the electronic health record in health careNEW Expanded Culture and Health Care chapter prepares you to care for patients from other cultures and to address cultural differences safely and tactfullyNEW Coverage of informatics and technology addresses this growing health care careerNEW Career videos on the Evolve companion website showcase professionals discussing their health care career choices

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323280501
• ISBN13: 9780323280501
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 3.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 10.9"