Delmar Learning S Clinical Medical Assisting Pocket Guide

Delmar s CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING POCKET GUIDE, explores the medical assisting duties performed in offices and clinical settings today. Organized in a chart format for quick reference and easy reading, the book covers documentation, terms and abbreviations, lab and x-ray procedures, commonly prescribed drugs, and much more--all in a convenient guide that can fit in a pocket. This ideal reference for anyone in ambulatory care also includes sections on OB-GYN and pediatric screening and procedures to prepare learners for these specialized settings. Color-coded tabs identify the main units of the guide for quick and easy access. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Delmar 's CLINICAL HANDBOOK FOR THE MEDICAL OFFICE, 3rd Edition explains the medical assisting duties performed in offices and clinical settings today. Organized in a chart format for quick reference and easy reading, the book explores documentation, terms and abbreviations, telephone assessments, lab and x-ray procedures, commonly prescribed drugs, and much more. This ideal reference for anyone in ambulatory care also includes sections on OB-GYN and pediatric screening and procedures, as well as an all-new, coordinating pocket guide—for medical assisting on the move! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Jones & Bartlett Learning's Pocket Guide for Medical Assisting provides the essential information you need to make the transition from the classroom to the clinic as smooth and as stress-free as possible. The streamlined, quick-reference format allows you to easily find key information to carry out clinical, administrative, and laboratory duties. It keeps all the essential information at hand and organized for easy review and is the ideal procedure manual every medical assistant needs for the practice setting.

This best selling book is part of a dynamic learning system that includes practice software, a workbook, video series, CD-ROM, and instructor support materials. Together, these learning tools integrate the new AAMA Role Delineation Study, with complete coverage of anatomy and physiology. This new edition was developed with extensive input from many medical assisting instructors, students, and health care professionals-we took your advice! The organization of the book allows flexibility in course planning, accommodating different learning styles, and adapts well to most teaching and learning situations. The learning system emphasizes interpersonal communications, and changes in today's health care settings, including standard precautions and of managed care.

This handbook for medical assistants and physician office personnel provides numerous charts for quick referencing. Organized in an easy-to-read chart format, main topic areas include documentation, in-office and telephone assessment, normal lab values, commonly prescribed drugs, and clinical procedures. OB-Gyn and pediatric specialty sections are also included.

Covering the latest topics and trends, offering the best competency-based procedures, and providing the most innovative technology, it is easy to see why Delmar's Clinical Medical Assisting is the most dynamic learning package for medical assisting. In this edition, learn the most current information and procedures necessary to succeed in the medical office. Use the accompanying interactive software programs to translate this knowledge to simulated real-world environments, and apply critical thinking skills. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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.

Learn how to think critically and perform competently in the clinical setting! Correlating to chapters in Clinical Procedures for the Medical Assistant, 10th Edition, this study guide provides additional activities, review questions, and exercises designed to prepare you to work as a clinical medical assistant. New, is the addition of SimChart® for the Medical Office activities that tie into appropriate chapters of the text. In addition, video evaluation activities on the companion Evolve site track your progress and understanding of each procedure. 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. Practicum activities on the Evolve companion website use worksheets to help you learn how the practicum site functions. NEW! SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) connection ties Elsevier’s Educational EHR cases to the appropriate chapters and provides cohesion for the total curriculum solution. NEW! Evaluation of Competency checklists evaluate your performance versus stated objectives and performance standards, and include CAAHEP and ABHES standards. NEW! Video evaluation activities allow students to track their understanding of the video procedures.