Delmar’s Clinical Medical Assisting

by Lindh, Wilburta Q.; Pooler, Marilyn S.; Tamparo, Carol D.; Dahl, Barbara M.

• ISBN13: 9781401881320
• ISBN10: 1401881327
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-21
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Delmar'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.

Table of Contents

General Procedures

Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions

Medical Assisting as a Profession

Health Care Setting and the Health Care Team

History of Medicine

The Therapeutic Approach

Therapeutic Communication Skills,

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness

Responsible Medical Practice

Legal Considerations Legal Concepts

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, and Sterilization

Taking a Medical History, the Patient's Chart, and Methods of Documentation

Vital Signs and Measurements

The Physical Examination

Assisting with Specialty Examinations and Procedures

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Male Reproductive System

Gerontology

Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems

Advanced Techniques and Procedures

Assisting with Minor Surgery

Diagnostic Imaging

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Basic Pharmacology

Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

Electrocardiography

Laboratory Procedures

Safety and Regulatory Guidelines in Medical Laboratory

Introduction to Medical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

Hematology

Urinalysis

Basic Microbiology

Specialty Laboratory

Professional Procedures

Office and Human Resource Management

The Medical Assistant as Office Manager

The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager

Entry into the Professions

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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