Today's Medical Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

• NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies ensures that students master the medical assistant’s role in today’s patient care.
• NEW photos and illustrations showcase the modern medical office including new procedures, equipment, and supplies, along with a diverse healthcare workforce.
• NEW content is included on topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalism.
• NEW coverage of gloving and masking procedures helps to protect against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
• NEW! Enhanced test bank on the Evolve website includes rationales for correct and incorrect answers, cognitive leveling for questions, and mapping to chapter objectives and exam blueprints.
• NEW! Updated practice exams on Evolve are included for CMA, RMA, and other certifications.
• Consistent and meticulous coverage throughout the text and its learning package unpacks the responsibilities of the modern medical assistant.
• Case studies help students learn how to respond to situations they will encounter in the medical office, asking What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do?
• More than 120 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include the underlying principles of each technique, along with guidelines for documentation.
• Learning aids in each chapter include learning objectives and related procedures, a chapter outline, and key terms.
• Memories from Practicum and Putting It All into Practice features provide memorable biographical profiles of medical assistants, helping students connect with future practice.
• Patient Coaching boxes help students provide effective patient education.
• Focus on vocabulary includes pronunciations, word parts, and definitions, plus a glossary for easy reference.
• Procedure videos and learning activities on Evolve provide engaging, interactive practice with clinical and administrative skills.

SECTION 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting 1. The Health Care System 2. The Professional Medical Assistant 3. Ethics and Law for the Medical Office 4. Interacting with Patients SECTION 2: Anatomy and Physiology 5. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 6. Integumentary System 7. Skeletal System 8. Muscular System 9. Nervous System 10. The Senses 11. Endocrine System 12. Circulatory System 13. Respiratory System 14. Digestive System 15. Urinary System 16. Reproductive System SECTION 3: Clinical Component 17. Medical Asepsis and the OSHA Standard 18. Sterilization and Disinfection 19. Vital Signs 20. The Physical Examination 21. Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures 22. Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing 23. The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care 24. The Pediatric Examination 25. Minor Office Surgery 26. Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy 27. Cardiopulmonary Procedures 28. Specialty Examinations and Procedures 29. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 30. Urinalysis 31. Phlebotomy 32. Hematology 33. Blood Chemistry and Immunology 34. Medical Microbiology 35. Nutrition 36. Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices 37. Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid SECTION 4: Administrative Component 38. The Medical Record 39. Patient Reception 40. Medical Office Computerization 41. Telephone Techniques 42. Scheduling Appointments 43. Medical Records Management 44. Written Communications and Mail 45. Managing Practice Finances 46. Medical Coding 47. Medical Insurance 48. Billing and Collections 49. The Medical Assistant as Office Manager 50. Obtaining Employment Glossary