Thomson Delmar Learning S Comprehensive Medical Assisting

This third edition is the most comprehensive and dynamic learning package on the market for Medical Assisting. It boasts the most skills and procedures covered and includes key areas either not found or lightly touched on in other books such as: History of Medicine, Professional Procedures, coverage of OSHA and CLIA, and transcription. All ABHES and CAAHEP competencies are covered. The new edition maps to the latest CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Medical Assisting Educational programs and the ABHES Program Requirements and Curriculum. Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies provides more opportunity for critical thinking through case studies, critical thinking questions, scenarios, and features tying to both of Delmar's Medical Assisting DVD series. The book also emphasizes softer skills such as professionalism and practical skills including how to comply with HIPAA regulations and deal with privacy issues on the job. Delmar is a part of Cengage Learning.

Includes Transition Guide from the 2nd edition to the 3rd edition; Answer Key to Text Review Questions and Critical Thinking Questions; Answers to Workbook Exercises, Activities, and Case Study Questions

"Essentials of Medical Assisting; Administrative and Clinical Competencies, is a competency-based learning system covering the administrative, clinical, and general areas identified as necessary for entry-level employment by the Medical Assistant Role Delineation study issued by the AAMA. Includes a unit on related therapies presents information on complementary or alternative treatments. Web links provide additional chapter-related information.

This updated edition of Comprehensive Medical Assisting features expanded chapters examining geriatrics and pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical specialties, and clinical laboratory safety and regulations. All facets of the medical assistant profession, from pharmacology, clinical laboratory, OSHA and CLIA guidelines, law and ethics, and nutrition, are thoroughly covered. Comprehensive Medical Assisting 2E has a distinct supplements package that includes a study guide disk, student workbook, video series and CD-ROM that can be purchased separately.

This revised full-color clinical medical assisting textbook is part of a dynamic learning system. Competencies set forth by the AAMA's Role Delineation Study, emphasizing clinical procedures, interpersonal communications, and changes in the health care setting.