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OverviewDelmar's Clinical Medical Assisting, Third Edition is part of a dynamic learning system that includes a textbook, workbook, interactive CD-ROM, and instructor support materials. The new edition maps to the latest CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Medical Assisting Educational programs and the ABHES Program Requirements and Curriculum. Delmar is a part of Cengage Learning. This edition provides great opportunities for critical thinking through case studies, scenarios, and features tying to both of Delmar's Medical Assisting DVD series. New features include Spotlight on Certification for CMA, RMA, and CMAS, reflective of the 2005 CMA certification exam outline; HIPAA boxes; ABHES and CAAHEP Featured Competencies; and Critical Thinking question boxes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wilburta Lindh (Highline Community College) , Marilyn Pooler (Baypath College, Longmeadow, Massachusetts) , Carol Tamparo (Lake Washington Technical College) , Barbara Dahl (Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington)Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 22.20cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 2.440kg ISBN: 9781401881320ISBN 10: 1401881327 Pages: 1024 Publication Date: 21 December 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsSection I: General Procedures Unit 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions 1 Medical Assisting as a Profession 2 Health Care Setting and the Health Care Team 3 History of Medicine, Unit 2 The Therapeutic Approach 4 Therapeutic Communication Skills, 5 Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant 6 The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness Unit 3 Responsible Medical Practice 7 Legal Considerations Legal Concepts 8 Ethical Considerations 9 Emergency Procedures and First Aid 10 Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, and Sterilization 11 Taking a Medical History, the Patient''s Chart, and Methods of Documentation 12 Vital Signs and Measurements 13 The Physical Examination Unit 4 Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures 14 Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 Pediatrics 16 Male Reproductive System 17 Gerontology 18 Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems Unit 5 Advanced Techniques and Procedures 19 Assisting with Minor Surgery 20 Diagnostic Imaging 21 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities 22 Nutrition in Health and Disease 23 Basic Pharmacology 24 Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration 25 Electrocardiography Unit 6 Laboratory Procedures 26 Safety and Regulatory Guidelines in Medical Laboratory 27 Introduction to Medical Laboratory 28 Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture 29 Hematology 30 Urinalysis 31 Basic Microbiology 32 Specialty Laboratory Section II: Professional Procedures Unit 7 Office and Human Resource Management 33 The Medical Assistant as Office Manager 34 The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager Unit 8 Entry into the Professions 35 Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials 36 Employment StrategiesReviewsSECTION I: GENERAL PROCEDURES Unit 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions 1 Medical Assisting as a Profession 2 Health Care Setting and the Health Care Team 3 History of Medicine, Unit 2 The Therapeutic Approach 4 Therapeutic Communication Skills, 5 Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant 6 The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness Unit 3 Responsible Medical Practice 7 Legal Considerations Legal Concepts 8 Ethical Considerations 9 Emergency Procedures and First Aid 10 Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, and Sterilization 11 Taking a Medical History, the Patient s Chart, and Methods of Documentation 12 Vital Signs and Measurements 13 The Physical Examination Unit 4 Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures 14 Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 Pediatrics 16 Male Reproductive System 17 Gerontology 18 Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems Unit 5 Advanced Techniques and Procedures 19 Assisting with Minor Surgery 20 Diagnostic Imaging 21 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities 22 Nutrition in Health and Disease 23 Basic Pharmacology 24 Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration 25 Electrocardiography Unit 6 Laboratory Procedures 26 Safety and Regulatory Guidelines in Medical Laboratory 27 Introduction to Medical Laboratory 28 Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture 29 Hematology 30 Urinalysis 31 Basic Microbiology 32 Specialty Laboratory SECTION II: PROFESSIONAL PROCEDURES Unit 7 Office and Human Resource Management 33 The Medical Assistant as Office Manager 34 The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager Unit 8 Entry into the Professions 35 Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials 36 Employment Strategies Author InformationBarbara M. Dahl, CMA (AAMA), CPC, served as a faculty member and coordinator of the Medical Assisting Program at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, for 20 years. She continues to be an active member of several professional organizations, including the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants, the Washington State Society of Medical Assistants, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), and the Washington State Medical Assisting Educators. Dahl is also actively involved in medical management and personnel consulting, curriculum development, and program accreditation advising, as well as advocating for medical assistants to enjoy the right to practice in Washington. Formerly Dean of Business and Allied Health, Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA Co-Author of three additional texts for use with allied health professionals Member of SeaTac American Association of Medical Assistants Past President of Lake Washington College Foundation. You can find me on Facebook. Marilyn S. Pooler, RN, MA, MEd, is a professor in medical assisting. She taught for more than 25 years at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and served as Department Chairperson for several years. She has served on the Certifying Board of the AAMA Task Force for test construction and was a site surveyor for the AAMA for many years. She presently teaches refresher courses to medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses at Springfield Technical Community College. Wilburta (Billie) Q. Lindh, CMA (AAMA), holds professor emerita status at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington, where she served as director and consultant to the Medical Assistant Program. During her tenure at the college, she received the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award for 2000. Lindh is a member of the SeaTac Chapter of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and has lectured at AAMA seminars and conducted in-service workshops on various topics throughout the country. She is a coauthor of respected textbooks on medical assisting, radiology, and ophthalmology, as well as the medical assistant chapter in the GUIDE TO CAREERS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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