Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 14th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
More than any other product on the market, the most successful Medical Assistants begin their careers with Kinn. Known for more than 60 years for its alignment with national curriculum standards, Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 14th Edition teaches real-world clinical skills essential for a career in the modern medical office – always with a focus on helping students apply what they’ve learned. The reorganized 14th edition features a new author team and includes a new chapter reviewing medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology to support foundational learning. With an easy-to-read format and full continuum of separately sold adaptive solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation experience, and HESI remediation and assessment — your students will learn the leading skills of modern medical assisting in the classroom.

New Edition Expected Availability: 11-22-2022
Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- NEW! Chapter reviews medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology to help you build a solid medical foundation
- NEW! Artwork focused on the workings of a modern medical office, includes updated illustrations and photographs of procedures and medical records
- NEW! Expanded and updated sample certification exams help you practice and prepare for certification
- NEW! Streamlined presentation refines organization and writing for easy comprehension
- NEW! Patient-centered care is emphasized throughout
- NEW! Improved test bank includes rationales for correct and incorrect answers, cognitive leveling for questions, and mapping to chapter objectives and exam blueprints
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- NEW! Chapter reviews medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology to provide students with a solid foundation
- NEW! Artwork focused on the workings of a modern medical office, includes updated illustrations and photographs of procedures and medical records
- NEW! Patient-centered care is threaded and emphasized throughout the chapters
- NEW! Streamlined presentation refines organization and writing for easier comprehension
- NEW! Improved test bank includes rationales for correct and incorrect answers, cognitive leveling for questions, and mapping to chapter objectives and exam content
- NEW! Expanded and updated sample certification exams help students practice and prepare for certification
- Comprehensive coverage of all clinical procedures is built to align with accreditation competencies
- 115 step-by-step illustrated procedures with rationales break down key skills students must master
- Access to hands-on activities incorporates use of SimChart® for the Medical Office software (sold separately) for practice documenting clinical encounters
- Applied approach to learning helps students use concepts through unfolding case scenarios, critical thinking exercises, procedures videos, and interactive assets online
- Patient education and legal and ethical features relate content to practice
- Key vocabulary terms and definitions are presented at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted in text discussions
- Summary of Learning Objectives serves as a checkpoint and study tool
- Robust companion website includes lesson planning, lecture presentation slides, student handouts, answer keys, and assessment tools for educators and chapter quizzes, sample certification exams, procedures videos, and interactive exercises for students
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PART 1 – Introduction to Medical Assisting
1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team
2. Health Records
3. Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology
PART 2 – Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting
4. Infection Control
5. Vital Signs
6. Physical Examination
7. Patient Coaching
8. Nutrition and Health Promotion
9. Surgical Supplies and Instruments
10. Assisting with Surgical Procedures
11. Principles of Electrocardiography
12. Medical Emergencies
PART 3 – Assisting with Medications
13. Principles of Pharmacology
14. Pharmacology Math
15. Administering Medications
PART 4 – Assisting with Medical Specialties
16. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
17. Dermatology
18. Allergy and Infectious Disease
19. Gastroenterology
20. Orthopedics and Rheumatology
21. Neurology
22. Behavioral Health
23. Endocrinology
24. Cardiology
25. Pulmonology
26. Urology and Male Reproduction
27. Obstetrics and Gynecology
28. Pediatrics
29. Geriatrics
PART 5 – Assisting with Clinical Laboratory Procedures
30. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
31. Urinalysis
32. Blood Collection
33. Analysis of Blood
34. Microbiology and Immunology
PART 6 – Job Seeking
35. Skills and Strategies -
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