Health Science Career Exploration

by Simmers, Louise M

• ISBN13: 9781401858094
• ISBN10: 1401858090
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-05
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

Summary

Health Science Career Exploration is based on another book by the author, Introduction to Health Science Technology. It will introduce students to the health care industry and will give students an overview of the many career choices that exist within the health care industry.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
How to Use	x
History and Trends of Health Care	1	(22)
History of Health Care	2	(10)
Trends in Health Care	12	(11)
Health Care Systems	23	(15)
Private Health Care Facilities	25	(6)
Government Agencies	31	(1)
Voluntary or Nonprofit Agencies	32	(1)
Health Insurance Plans	32	(3)
Organizational Structure	35	(3)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker	38	(25)
Personal Appearance	40	(3)
Personal Characteristics	43	(2)
Effective Communications	45	(7)
Teamwork	52	(2)
Professional Leadership	54	(1)
Stress	55	(2)
Time Management	57	(6)
Careers in Health Care	63	(51)
Introduction to Health Careers	65	(5)
Dental Careers	70	(3)
Diagnostic Services	73	(6)
Emergency Medical Services	79	(3)
Health Information and Communication Services	82	(3)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services	85	(2)
Medical Careers	87	(3)
Mental and Social Services	90	(2)
Mortuary Careers	92	(2)
Nursing Careers	94	(4)
Nutrition and Dietary Services	98	(2)
Therapeutic Services	100	(8)
Veterinary Careers	108	(2)
Vision Services	110	(4)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities	114	(17)
Legal Responsibilities	116	(6)
Ethics	122	(1)
Patients' Rights	123	(1)
Advance Directives for Health Care	124	(3)
Professional Standards	127	(4)
Cultural Diversity	131	(21)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race	133	(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping	135	(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity	136	(13)
Respecting Cultural Diversity	149	(3)
Medical Terminology	152	(19)
Using Medical Abbreviations	154	(6)
Interpreting Word Parts	160	(11)
Medical Math	171	(26)
Basic Calculations	173	(11)
Estimating	184	(1)
Roman Numerals	184	(1)
Angles	185	(1)
Systems of Measurement	186	(6)
Temperature Conversion	192	(1)
Military Time	193	(4)
Computers in Health Care	197	(22)
Introduction	199	(1)
What Is a Computer System?	200	(3)
Computer Applications	203	(10)
Using the Internet	213	(3)
Communication	216	(3)
Promotion of Safety	219	(14)
Using Body Mechanics	221	(1)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries	222	(6)
Observing Fire Safety	228	(5)
Infection Control	233	(29)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control	235	(8)
Washing Hands	243	(2)
Observing Standard Precautions	245	(7)
Maintaining Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions	252	(6)
Bioterrorism	258	(4)
Vital Signs	262	(21)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs	264	(1)
Measuring and Recording Temperature	265	(7)
Measuring and Recording Pulse	272	(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations	274	(1)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse	275	(2)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure	277	(6)
First Aid	283	(50)
Providing First Aid	285	(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	288	(9)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds	297	(4)
Providing First Aid for Shock	301	(2)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning	303	(2)
Providing First Aid for Burns	305	(5)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure	310	(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure	312	(1)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries	313	(5)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries	318	(5)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness	323	(5)
Applying Dressings and Bandages	328	(5)
Preparing for the World of Work	333	(18)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills	334	(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume	336	(6)
Completing Job Application Forms	342	(1)
Participating in a Job Interview	343	(4)
Determining Net Income	347	(1)
Calculating a Budget	348	(3)
Appendix Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSOs)	351	(4)
Suggested References	355	(6)
Glossary	361	(14)
Index	375