Diversified health occupations
By: Louise Simmers, Karen Simmers-Nartker, Sharon Simmers-Kobelak.
Contributors: Simmers-Nartker, Karen.; Simmers-Kobelak, Sharon.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Australia; Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1074
ISBN-13: 9781418030216
Subjects: Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance; Allied Health Personnel; Health Manpower; Vocational Guidance
Other titles: StudyWARE to accompany Diversified health occupations.
Notes: Accompanying CD-ROM is labeled: StudyWARE to accompany Diversified health occupations, seventh edition.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [1052]-1059) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1: Basic health care concepts and skills.  History and trends of health care; title: Health care systems; title: Careers in health care; title: Personal and professional qualities of a health care worker; title: Legal and ethical responsibilities; title: Medical terminology; title: Anatomy and physiology; title: Human growth and development; title: Cultural diversity; title: Geriatric care; title: Nutrition and diets; title: Computer technology in health care; title: Promotion of safety; title: Infection control; title: Vital signs; title: First aid; title: Preparing for the world of work; title: pt. 2: Special health care skills.  Dental assistant skills; title: Laboratory assistant skills; title: Medical assistant skills; title: Nurse assistant skills; title: Physical therapy skills; title: Business and accounting skills.