Health Careers Today - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

• A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore health career options.
• Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each.
• Full-color drawings and photographs illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment.
• The National Health Care Skills Standards are incorporated, and the book's organization closely follows the standards.
• An 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.
• Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus on key information.
• Key Terms with definitions are listed at the beginning of each chapter.
• Core concepts are reinforced with more than 70 content boxes, skill boxes, review questions, and critical thinking questions.
• National Standard sections summarize the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references.
• Chapter summaries make it easy to review and identify key content.
• A comprehensive glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference.
• Student resources on a companion Evolve website include fill-in-the-blank and drag-and-drop quizzes, flashcards, anatomy and physiology animations, skill videos, an audio glossary, and web links.
• 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 Internet activities. Sold separately.

•  Updated and expanded content covers the electronic medical record, HIPAA, examples of career ladders in various health professions, superbugs and MRSA, cultural diversity, autism, BMI and its relationship to obesity, infection control, basic methods of cleaning and sterilizing instruments, HOSA guidelines, and all NHCSS (National Health Care Skills Standards) required information.
• Bios and photographs feature working professionals in many health careers, adding personal stories that you can relate to.
• Brain bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the material.
• New photographs show workers in various health care settings.
• References to websites connect you to online resources and research.
• Full-page forms are located in the appendix, with printable versions available on the companion Evolve website for use in assignments.

Unit 1: Core Knowledge

1. Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future

2. Interpersonal Dynamics and Communications

3. Safety Practices

4. Legal and Ethical Principles

5. Culture and Health Care

6. Employability Skills

7. Foundation Skills

8. Wellness, Growth, and Development

Unit 2: Anatomy and Physiology

9. Body Organization

10. Integumentary System

11. Cardiovascular System

12. Circulatory System

13. Respiratory System

14. Skeletal System

15. Muscular System

16. Digestive System

17. Urinary System

18. Endocrine System

19. Nervous System

20. Sensory System

21. Reproductive System

Unit 3: Career Clusters

22. Laboratory Careers

23. Imaging Careers

24. Nursing Careers

25. Medical Careers

26. Dental Careers

27. Complementary and Alternative Careers

28. Veterinary Careers

29. Community and Social Careers

30. Mental Health Careers

31. Rehabilitative Careers

32. Emergency Health Careers

33. Information and Administration Careers

34. Environmental Careers

35. Biotechnology Research and Development Careers

Appendix I: Common Prefixes, Word Roots, and Suffixes

Appendix II: Medical Charts, Graphs, and Forms

Glossary