Diversified health occupations
By: Louise Simmers.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Thomson/Delmar Learning
Published: 2004
Place of publication: AUstralia; Clifton Park, N.Y
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 927
ISBN-13: 9781401814564
Subjects: Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Basic health care concepts and skills.; title: Health care systems; title: Careers in health care; title: Personal 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: Computers in health care; title: Promotion of safety; title: Infection control; title: Vital signs; title: First aid; title: Preparing for the world of work; title: Part 2: Special health care skills.; title: Dental assistant skills; title: Laboratory assistant skills; title: Medical assistant skills; title: Nurse assistant skills; title: Physical therapy skills; title: Business and accounting skills; title: Appendixes. Career and technology organizations; title: Metric conversion charts; title: 24-hour clock (military time) conversion chart; title: Glossary