Health Science Career Exploration,9781401858094

Health Science Career Exploration

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ISBN13: 9781401858094
ISBN10: 1401858090
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2004-01-05
Publisher(s): Delmar Cengage Learning
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Summary

Health Science Career Exploration is based on another book by the author, Introduction to Health Science Technology. It will introduce students to the health care industry and will give students an overview of the many career choices that exist within the health care industry.

Table of Contents

Preface vi
How to Use x
History and Trends of Health Care
1(22)
History of Health Care
2(10)
Trends in Health Care
12(11)
Health Care Systems
23(15)
Private Health Care Facilities
25(6)
Government Agencies
31(1)
Voluntary or Nonprofit Agencies
32(1)
Health Insurance Plans
32(3)
Organizational Structure
35(3)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
38(25)
Personal Appearance
40(3)
Personal Characteristics
43(2)
Effective Communications
45(7)
Teamwork
52(2)
Professional Leadership
54(1)
Stress
55(2)
Time Management
57(6)
Careers in Health Care
63(51)
Introduction to Health Careers
65(5)
Dental Careers
70(3)
Diagnostic Services
73(6)
Emergency Medical Services
79(3)
Health Information and Communication Services
82(3)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services
85(2)
Medical Careers
87(3)
Mental and Social Services
90(2)
Mortuary Careers
92(2)
Nursing Careers
94(4)
Nutrition and Dietary Services
98(2)
Therapeutic Services
100(8)
Veterinary Careers
108(2)
Vision Services
110(4)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
114(17)
Legal Responsibilities
116(6)
Ethics
122(1)
Patients' Rights
123(1)
Advance Directives for Health Care
124(3)
Professional Standards
127(4)
Cultural Diversity
131(21)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
133(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping
135(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity
136(13)
Respecting Cultural Diversity
149(3)
Medical Terminology
152(19)
Using Medical Abbreviations
154(6)
Interpreting Word Parts
160(11)
Medical Math
171(26)
Basic Calculations
173(11)
Estimating
184(1)
Roman Numerals
184(1)
Angles
185(1)
Systems of Measurement
186(6)
Temperature Conversion
192(1)
Military Time
193(4)
Computers in Health Care
197(22)
Introduction
199(1)
What Is a Computer System?
200(3)
Computer Applications
203(10)
Using the Internet
213(3)
Communication
216(3)
Promotion of Safety
219(14)
Using Body Mechanics
221(1)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
222(6)
Observing Fire Safety
228(5)
Infection Control
233(29)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control
235(8)
Washing Hands
243(2)
Observing Standard Precautions
245(7)
Maintaining Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions
252(6)
Bioterrorism
258(4)
Vital Signs
262(21)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
264(1)
Measuring and Recording Temperature
265(7)
Measuring and Recording Pulse
272(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations
274(1)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse
275(2)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
277(6)
First Aid
283(50)
Providing First Aid
285(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
288(9)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds
297(4)
Providing First Aid for Shock
301(2)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning
303(2)
Providing First Aid for Burns
305(5)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure
310(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure
312(1)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries
313(5)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries
318(5)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness
323(5)
Applying Dressings and Bandages
328(5)
Preparing for the World of Work
333(18)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills
334(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume
336(6)
Completing Job Application Forms
342(1)
Participating in a Job Interview
343(4)
Determining Net Income
347(1)
Calculating a Budget
348(3)
Appendix Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSOs) 351(4)
Suggested References 355(6)
Glossary 361(14)
Index 375

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