The highly respected DIVERSIFIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS is now DHO HEALTH SCIENCE UPDATED. The Eighth Edition of this trusted text continues to provide an all-in-one resource for introductory coursework in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the text opens with foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions, including infection control, first aid, legal requirements, and professionalism. The second part covers fundamental entry-level skills for a range of specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised, the updated Eighth Edition includes information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new nutritional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, updates that correlate with the enhanced Enhanced National Healthcare Foundation Standards, and more to prepare you for success in today's high-demand health science careers.
The highly respected Diversified Health Occupations, now in its seventh edition, is the informational authority on careers in health care. Organized in two parts, the first section of the book...
Organized in two parts, the first section of the book presents foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions.
Written by a distinguished pioneer in medical sociology, The Word as Scalpel is a definitive study of a relatively new, but critically important field.
Elaine Polan and Daphne Taylor guide you through the life cycle—from conception to old age—with an emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration in clinical practice.
Designed to help you master the problem-solving skills and concepts presented in HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER EXPLORATION, 1st Edition, this practical, easy-to-use workbook reinforces key concepts and promotes skill building.
This comprehensive text surveys a broad scope of knowledge related to the Sports Medicine field, encompassing fitness assessment, conditioning, emergency preparedness, injury management, therapeutic modalities, nutrition, ethical and legal ...
This Workbook is designed for use with the text Lifespan Development. The chapters in the workbook correspond to those in the text and should be completed after reading the appropriate text chapter.
Organized into units based on the five health science pathways, the text covers all the skills and knowledge areas included in the National Health Science Standards.
Suited for students of all levels in the health professions, this accessible text provides the appropriate amount of detail needed to learn the basics of medical terminology.
Updated in a brand new edition, this book provides future health care providers with basic information and skills needed to enter the health care field in a variety of occupations.