A Textbook For Medical Assistants

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Clinical medicine
ISBN : 1416034757

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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants by Kathy Bonewit-West Pdf

This essential resource prepares you for a career in clinical medical assisting with complete coverage of the concepts, procedures, and skills you need to succeed in today's fast-paced medical environment. Step-by-step, hands-on guidance helps you quickly learn to perform procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting and processing lab specimens, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with office surgeries, and other treatments and procedures. Includes four DVDs with video demonstrations of the skills in the book! A Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter prepare you for the skills and concepts you will be learning. A list of National Competencies at the beginning of each chapter identifies the theory and skill requirements addressed in that chapter. Key Terms and Terminology Review help you master important medical assisting terminology. Procedures are easy to follow with a consistent, step-by-step presentation accompanied by photographs and documentation/charting examples and guidelines. What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? case studies in each chapter challenge you to apply what you've learned to realistic medical office situations. A practitioner's response is included for comparison. Putting It All Into Practice and Memories from Externship boxes feature real medical assistants sharing personal, on-the-job experiences to help you connect with your future goals and better understand the realities of working in a medical office. Patient Teaching boxes prepare you for effective communication with detailed instructions for answering patient questions and explaining important medical concepts and procedures. Medical Practice and the Law sections at the end of each chapter highlight important legal and ethical issues you need to know when working in a medical practice setting. Apply Your Knowledge questions help you assess your understanding of the chapter material. Certification Review sections summarize important points from the chapter that are essential to know for the certification examination. An On the Web feature provides you with up-to-date lists of websites you can access for more information related to chapter content. A Companion CD offers additional learning tools such as the Quiz Show and Road to Recovery games, labeling exercises, identification exercises, and other helpful activities. The latest OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards Proper procedure for measuring temperature using a temporal artery thermometer Step-by-step guidance for performing pulse oximetry Essential principles related to intravenous therapy Procedure for performing the A1C blood glucose test Updated information on medications commonly administered and prescribed in the medical office Four Companion DVDs show you proper technique for performing more than 70 step-by-step procedures directly from the book.

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323531085

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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - E-Book by Kathy Bonewit-West Pdf

Learn the foundational concepts and skills necessary to become a successful clinical medical assistant! Written using clear and accessible language, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 10th Edition guides you through common office procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting and processing lab specimens, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with office surgeries. This new edition is thoroughly updated throughout and includes content on elephant system for ear irrigation, influenza test, h. pylori test, digital scale for measuring weight, administration of rotavirus vaccine, along with new chapters on nutrition, emergency preparedness, and the medical record. Plus, with the addition of soft skills, and critical thinking exercises, this comprehensive text introduces you the skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced medical office. UPDATED procedural photos provides you with the most current pictures of how to perform important clinical medical assisting procedures. Detailed learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter align with respective procedures to help guide you through the learning process (and ensure that you learned everything you should from the chapter). Over 120 procedures presented in a clear, illustrated, step-by-step format, with online videos showing 84 of the procedures in action. Student resources on the Evolve companion website offer a fun way for you to practice your medical assisting knowledge with animations, games matching exercises, and other interactive activities. Chapter outlines and learning objectives prepare you for the skills and concepts you will be learning. Charting examples help you understand the process for charting your own procedures. Patient Teaching boxes prepares you for effective communication, with detailed instructions on how to answer questions and how to explain medical concepts and procedures. What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? case studies challenge you to apply yourr knowledge to realistic medical office situations — with a practitioner's response at the end of chapters. Putting It All Into Practice and Memories from Practicum boxes feature real medical assistants sharing personal, on-the-job experiences. Glossary of key terms gives you a quick reference guide for important terms and concepts.

Author : Deborah B. Proctor,Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,Marti Garrels,Helen Mills
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323446051

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Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant by Deborah B. Proctor,Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,Marti Garrels,Helen Mills Pdf

Clinical Medical Assisting begins with Kinn! Elsevier’s Kinn’s The Clinical Medical Assistant, 13th Edition provides you with the real-world clinical skills that are essential to working in the modern medical office. An applied learning approach to the MA curriculum is threaded throughout each chapter to help you further develop the tactile and critical thinking skills necessary to assist with medications, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries. Paired with our adaptive solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation and HESI remediation and assessment, you will learn the leading skills of modern clinical medical assisting in the classroom! Applied approach to learning helps you use what you’ve learned in the clinical setting. Clinical procedures integrated into the TOC provide you with a quick reference. Detailed learning objectives and vocabulary with definitions highlight what’s important in each chapter. Step-by-step procedures explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. Rationales for each procedure clarify the need for each step and explains why it’s being performed. Critical thinking applications test your understanding of the content. Patient education and legal and ethical issues are described in relation to the clinical Medical Assistant's job. Threaded case scenarios help you apply concepts to realistic clinical situations. Portfolio builder helps you demonstrate clinical proficiency to potential employers. NEW! Chapter on The Health Record reviews how you will maintain and interact with the medical record. NEW! Chapter on Competency-Based Education helps you confidently prepare for today’s competitive job market. NEW! Clinical procedure videos help you to visualize and review key procedures.

Author : Janet Sesser,Deborah L. Westervelt
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284219890

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The Complete Medical Assistant by Janet Sesser,Deborah L. Westervelt Pdf

The Complete Medical Assistant, aligned with the latest CAHEEP and ABHES competencies,is your source to transform engaged students into successful medical assistants.

Author : Deborah E. Holmes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323481793

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Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review - E-Book by Deborah E. Holmes Pdf

There’s no better way to get ready for your Medical Assisting certification exam! With some 2,500 practice questions and customized online tests, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 5th Edition provides complete preparation for all six certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, and CMAC. An illustrated, outline format makes it easy to review key medical assisting concepts and competencies, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and administrative and clinical tasks. Written by medical assisting educator Deborah Holmes, this review includes answers and rationales for each question to help you strengthen any weak areas and prepare effectively for your certification exam. UNIQUE! Six certification exams are covered: the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CMAS (AMT), CCMA (NHA), CMAA (NHT), and CMAC (AMCA). Convenient, easy-to-follow outline format provides at-a-glance review of the subject areas typically found on certification exams for Medical Assisting. Complete test preparation includes three pretests — administrative, clinical, and general — as well as a comprehensive posttest, with answers and rationales for all questions. Study tips and test-taking strategies provide advice and insight into preparing effectively for your certification exam. Hundreds of additional practice questions are included on the Evolve companion website, along with flash cards and A&P animations, to boost your exam readiness and test-taking confidence. NEW! 2,500 questions — including 550 all-new questions — include answers, rationales, and mapping to six exam blueprints (CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, and CMAC). NEW content includes coverage of the Affordable Care Act, ICD-10, electronic office systems, vaccination updates, and more. NEW! Online test generator allows you to focus your practice on any topic and to create timed simulated exams. NEW! Records Management chapter tackles both paper management and Electronic Health Records, emphasizing the most up-to-date electronic ways to manage records. UPDATED! High-quality illustrations reinforce your understanding of medical assisting content and include photos of clinical equipment and supplies.

Author : M. Murray Lawton,Donald F. Foy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015003214957

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A Textbook for Medical Assistants by M. Murray Lawton,Donald F. Foy Pdf

Author : Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,P. Ann Weaver
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1248 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323551205

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Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals by Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,P. Ann Weaver Pdf

Launch your Medical Assisting career with Kinn’s Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology! This practical, hands-on text features an easy-to-understand writing style and detailed visuals designed to help you master all the Medical Assisting knowledge, procedures, and skills needed for career success. Based on trusted content from the bestselling Kinn’s product suite, this brand-new text and its accompanying resources incorporate the latest standards and competencies throughout, as well as approachable coverage of math, medical terminology, soft skills, and anatomy and physiology. Easy-to-grasp writing style is appropriate for all levels of learners in all types of Medical Assisting programs. Trusted Kinn’s content supports the following exam plans: CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA and CMAS from American Medical Technologist; CCMA and CMAA from the National Healthcareer Association; NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing; and CMAC from the American Medical Certification Association. Emphasis on anatomy and physiology — along with pathology, signs/symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatments — enables you to meet key competencies. Strong focus on medical terminology includes feature boxes that highlight chapter-related medical terminology to help you learn word parts, pronunciation, and definitions. Math exercises embedded throughout the text challenge you to sharpen your math skills. Procedures are mapped to CAAHEP and ABHES accreditation standards down to the step, offer rationales for each step, and can be conveniently performed in the classroom. Customer Service boxes in appropriate chapters help you develop the soft skills that employers seek when hiring Medical Assistants. Applied learning approach introduces a case scenario at the beginning of each chapter and then revisits it throughout the chapter to help you understand new concepts as they are presented. Chapter learning tools include vocabulary with definitions, critical thinking applications, and content that ties directly to the order of learning objectives. Pharmacology glossary of the top 100-150 most common over-the-counter and prescription medications gives you quick access to pronunciation guides, generic and trade names, and drug classification.

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323263221

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Study Guide for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - E-Book by Kathy Bonewit-West Pdf

Master the content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 9th Edition, by Kathy Bonewit-West, this study guide helps you understand and apply the material with exercises, activities, and review questions. Checklists make it easier to practice and gain competency in performing medical assisting procedures. Assignment sheets at the beginning of each chapter indicate the upcoming textbook and study guide assignments, and make it easy to prepare for what's coming next. Critical thinking activities utilize realistic situations to help you analyze and apply what you’ve learned with games, role-playing situations, fun crossword puzzles, and independent study questions. Pre-tests and post-tests provide a quick assessment of your knowledge prior to and after you study each chapter. Key term exercises and assessments help in mastering new vocabulary. Evaluation of Learning questions let you assess your understanding, evaluate your progress, and prepare for the certification examination. Practice for Competency sections include checklist worksheets to use in practicing clinical skills. Evaluation of Competency checklists evaluate your performance versus stated objectives and performance standards, and include CAAHEP and ABHES standards. Video evaluation activities include true/false questions relating to the procedural videos shown on the Evolve companion website. UPDATED content corresponds with the changes in the Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 9th Edition text. NEW Evaluation of Competency checklists allow you to practice the new procedures described in the textbook. NEW! Practicum activities on the Evolve companion website include worksheets and help you learn how your externship works.

Author : Julie B. Hosley,Shirley A. Jones,Elizabeth A. Molle-Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1997-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 039755754X

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Lippincott's Textbook for Medical Assistants by Julie B. Hosley,Shirley A. Jones,Elizabeth A. Molle-Matthews Pdf

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West,Sue Hunt
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1322 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323636452

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Today's Medical Assistant - E-Book by Kathy Bonewit-West,Sue Hunt Pdf

Bringing together comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage of medical assisting competencies and a solid foundation of anatomy and physiology, Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 4th Edition provides everything you need to successfully begin a career as a medical assistant. This hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk you through all the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills you need for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Cutting-edge content is organized around medical assisting standards and competencies, supplemented throughout with a wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help you to fully understand and demonstrate those competencies. The 4th Edition features enhanced coverage of healthcare law, certification, electronic health records, motivational interviewing, office management, and more, as well as additional procedures to address behavior-based competencies and expanded sample certification exams online. For tomorrow’s professional landscape, look no further than Today’s Medical Assistant! Consistent and meticulous coverage throughout all elements of the text and its learning package provide reliable content and unparalleled accuracy on the responsibilities of the modern medical assistant. More than 120 detailed, step-by-step procedures with illustrations are accompanied by skills videos online. UNIQUE! Effective learning aids include procedure charting activities, What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do? scenarios, patient education and practice applications, and much more. Wide range of engaging learning activities on the companion website provide fun, interactive practice. NEW! New content on healthcare trends and laws, certification for Medical Assistants, electronic health records, motivational interviewing, office management, and more ensures that you have the latest information needed to obtain employment and long-term success on the job. NEW! New procedures address the affective (behavior-based) MAERB competencies to provide example-driven learning tools. NEW! Updated art program focuses on the workings of a modern medical office and includes updated illustrations and photographs of office procedures and medical records. NEW! Expanded and updated sample certification exams provide realistic practice to help you prepare to pass the test and launch your Medical Assisting career.

Author : Sharon Eagle,Cindi Brassington,Candace Dailey,Cheri Goretti
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 1131 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780803623224

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The Professional Medical Assistant by Sharon Eagle,Cindi Brassington,Candace Dailey,Cheri Goretti Pdf

This new textbook uses a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to learning that truly reflects the real world in which MAs practice, whether they're focused on the front or back office. From beginning to end, it offers comprehensive, competency-based coverage, complemented by an emphasis on multiple learning styles to better meet the needs of your students. Mastery of all the knowledge and skills that lead to CMA(AAMA) or RMA certification, plus flexibility, versatility, teamwork, and professionalism in the workplace, are the hallmarks of a successful and rewarding career as a Medical Assistant.

Author : Kathryn A. Booth,Leesa Whicker,Sandra Moaney-Wright
Publisher : Career Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Allied health personnel
ISBN : 0073374547

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Medical Assisting by Kathryn A. Booth,Leesa Whicker,Sandra Moaney-Wright Pdf

Medical Assisting, 4/e addresses the most current competencies for medical assisting certification, CPR procedures, coding and insurance billing requirements, HIPAA regulation, OSHA guidelines, and clinical diagnostic testing such as hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) testing. Thorough coverage of procedures remains an asset and Anatomy & Physiology coverage is included in separate chapters. It trains students on medical office administrative procedures and equipment, clinical procedures, infection control, anatomy and physiology, assisting with patients, medical emergencies and first aid, laboratory procedures, nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic equipment, and much more.

Author : Julie B. Hosley
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1996-12-31
Category : Medical assistants
ISBN : 0397550960

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Lippincott's Textbook for Medical Assistants by Julie B. Hosley Pdf

This text sets the standards for Medical Assistants! Current and compr ehensive, this competency-based textbook provides a wealth of guidance for administrative and clinical skills, emphasizing communication and patient education throughout. All entry-level DACUM competencies are covered, with specific competencies explained separately and listed wi th DACUM reference numbers. An abundance of step-by-step, four-color i llustrated procedures are presented in a two-column format with action and rationale. Each procedure provides an Overview, Equipment, Implem entation, and Documentation. The text's unique organization combines a detailed review of anatomy and physiology for each system and lists t he clinical medical assistant's role in treating disorders of that sys tem.

Author : Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,P. Ann Weaver
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1311 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323655736

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Kinn's The Medical Assistant - E-Book by Brigitte Niedzwiecki,Julie Pepper,P. Ann Weaver Pdf

More than any other product on the market, the most successful Medical Assistants begin their careers with Kinn. Trusted for more than 60 years, Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 14th Edition, teaches you real-world administrative and clinical skills essential for a career in the modern medical office – always with a focus on application through unfolding case scenarios, critical thinking questions, and interactive exercises. The reorganized 14th edition includes expanded content on medical office accounts, collections, banking, and practice management as well as a new chapter reviewing medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology. With an easy-to-read format and a full continuum of separately sold adaptive learning solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation experience, and HESI remediation and assessment — you’ll learn the leading skills to prepare for certification and a successful career in the dynamic and growing Medical Assisting profession! Comprehensive coverage of all administrative and clinical procedures prepares you for a wide array of Medical Assisting jobs. Nearly 185 step-by-step illustrated procedures with rationales break down how to perform critical skills for practice. Applied approach to learning helps you use what you’ve learned in a real-world setting, including case scenarios and critical thinking exercises. Thorough EHR coverage with access to hands-on activities incorporates use of SimChart® for the Medical Office, software designed to ensure that you are practice-ready (sold separately). Key vocabulary terms and definitions are presented at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted in text discussions. Summary of Learning Objectives serves as a checkpoint and study tool. Patient education and legal and ethical features help relate content to practical use.

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West, BS, MEd,Sue Hunt,Edith Applegate, MS
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1337 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323311274

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Today's Medical Assistant by Kathy Bonewit-West, BS, MEd,Sue Hunt,Edith Applegate, MS Pdf

Launch your career in medical assisting with Today's Medical Assistant, Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 3rd Edition! Bringing together the clinical know-how of Kathy Bonewit-West, the administrative expertise of Sue Hunt, and the anatomy and physiology knowledge of Edith Applegate, this hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk readers through all of the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills needed for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Not only does this new edition incorporate the latest standards and competencies throughout all of its content and resources, but it also includes an incredibly wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help readers fully understand and demonstrate those competencies. If you want to be fully prepared for tomorrow's medical assisting profession, then look no further than Today's Medical Assistant! Consistent and meticulous coverage throughout the main text, Evolve resources, study guide, and SimChart for the Medical Office provide reliable content and unparalleled accuracy on the responsibilities of the modern medical assistant. The most up-to-date content outfits readers with the latest information and insights on key topics such as: electronic medical records (EMR), HIPAA, and advanced directives documentation, evaluation & management, office and hospital services (billing & coding) emergency preparedness ICD-10 coding medical office technology medical asepsis, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; AIDS & Hepatitis, latex glove allergies vital signs pediatrics, immunization information, IM injection (theory), child abuse colonoscopies IV therapy CLIA waived tests Unique learning aids throughout the book include: procedure charting examples outlines, detailed learning objectives, and key terms for each chapter Highlight boxes What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? boxes Patient Teaching boxes On the Web boxes Putting It All into Practice boxes Memories from Practicum boxes glossary of key terms Arsenal of engaging activities on the Evolve companion site gives users a fun way to practice their medical assisting knowledge. Over 120 procedures give readers clear, illustrated guidance on each step of every procedure. The procedural videos on the Evolve companion site enable users to view the procedures in action. 8th grade reading level makes material approachable and easy to understand for all types of readers. Full-color design makes the book visually stimulating. NEW! Chapter on nutrition underscores the CAAHEP curriculum's emphasis on nutrition by covering all of the latest nutritional information that pertains to today's medical assistants. NEW! Updated chapters on emergency preparedness and medical records ensure readers are up to date on the latest advances and rulings in these topical areas. NEW! Updated content aligned to the most recent CAAHEP and ABHES competencies ensures readers have the latest information needed to obtain employment and long-term success on the job. NEW! Expanded resources on Evolve now include videos, video evaluations, and practice examinations for the CMA, RMA, CCMA, and CMAA. NEW! Tie-in with SimChart for the Medical Office links important text content to opportunities for hands on practice working on Elsevier's educational EHR. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations give readers a closer look at today's most pertinent information and skills for the medical assistant. NEW! Expanded A&P key terminology sections give readers ample terminology reinforcement, including proper pronunciations.