Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual for Kinn's The Medical Assistant

An Applied Learning Approach

AvBrigitte Niedzwiecki

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

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Designed to support the trusted content in Kinn’s The Medical Assistant, 16th Edition, this study guide is an essential review and practice companion to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and help you apply medical assisting content. A wide range of activities strengthen your understanding of common administrative and clinical skills ? including certification preparation questions, a review of medical terminology and anatomy, and application exercises. Trusted for almost 70 years as a key part of the journey from classroom to career, it also features competency checklists to accurately measure your progress and performance from day one until you land your first job as a medical assistant.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-11
Mått:216 x 276 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:1 264
Upplaga:16
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780443408007

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Brigitte Niedzwiecki began her healthcare career as a nurse, working in the hospital with surgical and pediatric patients and also in urgent care. After obtaining her master's degree in nursing, Brigitte worked in patient and staff education, as a software trainer, and as a nurse educator before transitioning into education. She has been the Medical Assisting program director at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin for nearly 20 years, during which time she has participated in reviewing and writing and has helped develop state and national Medical Assisting curricula. She is also lead author of Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, a related MA core text designed primarily for programs that do not offer a separate A&P course and are focused on certification.

Innehållsförteckning

PART 1 - Introduction to Medical Assisting1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team2. Therapeutic Communication3. Legal Principles4. Healthcare Laws5. Healthcare EthicsPART 2 - Fundamentals of Ambulatory Care Administration6. Technology7. Written Communication8. Telephone Techniques9. Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing10. Health Records11. Daily Operations and SafetyPART 3 -Coding and Medical Billing12. Health Insurance Essentials13. Diagnostic Coding Essentials14. Procedural Coding Essentials15. Medical Billing and Reimbursement EssentialsPART 4 - Advanced Ambulatory Care Administration16. Patient Accounts and Practice Management17. Advanced Roles in AdministrationPART 5 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting18. Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology19. Infection Control20. Vital Signs21. Physical Examination22. Patient Coaching23. Nutrition and Health Promotion24. Surgical Supplies and Instruments25. Assisting with Surgical Procedures26. Principles of Electrocardiography27. Medical EmergenciesPART 6 - Assisting with Medications28. Principles of Pharmacology29. Pharmacology Math30. Administering MedicationsPART 7 - Assisting with Medical Specialties31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology32. Dermatology33. Allergy and Infectious Disease34. Gastroenterology35. Orthopedics and Rheumatology36. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation37. Neurology38. Behavioral Health39. Endocrinology40. Cardiology41. Pulmonology42. Urology and Male Reproduction43. Obstetrics and Gynecology44. Pediatrics45. GeriatricsPART 8 - Assisting with Clinical Laboratory Procedures46. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory47. Urinalysis48. Blood Collection49. Analysis of Blood50. Microbiology and ImmunologyPART 9 - Advanced Clinical Skills51. Intravenous Therapy52. Radiology Basics53. Positioning for RadiologyPART 10 - Job Seeking54. Employment Skills and Strategies