Health Careers Today
- 8 Edición - 20 de noviembre de 2026
- Última edición
- Autor: Jaime Nguyen
- Idioma: Inglés
Find the healthcare career that’s right for you! Providing a complete overview of 60 of the most popular careers in health care, Health Careers Today, 8th Edition, discusses… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
Find the healthcare career that’s right for you! Providing a complete overview of 60 of the most popular careers in health care, Health Careers Today, 8th Edition, discusses the roles and responsibilities of different occupations, as well as the skills and competencies required for each job. Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions. This edition features new and updated content on job duties and skills, as well as the latest information on healthcare systems, providers, and delivery models. It’s everything you need to make an informed decision about your future in health care!
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions
- Focused career coverage explores high-demand allied health professions
- Content on fundamental health care skills includes basic accounting and electronic health records
- Brain Bytes boxes offer interesting facts and points of interest related to the chapter topic
- Case studies present real-world scenarios for a variety of health careers and practice settings
- Complete coverage meets National Health Science Standards and Common Career Technical Core requirements
- Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include skills videos, career videos, competency skill sheets, an audio glossary, and more
De interès para
De interès para
All healthcare students particularly those in PSE: Students in Health Information Management (HIM) programs (US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) cites medical records and health information technicians as one of the fastest growing occupations in the US, with an anticipated growth of 11 percent between 2018-2028). Students in Medical Assisting (projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting a 14% increase from 2022 to 2032 Students in Medical Insurance and Billing programs (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the medical record specialist profession will grow 8% between 2022 and 2032) Students in Pharmacy Technician programs (Pharm Tech) (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032) Students in Imaging programs (which could include various types of imaging programs such as medical imaging) (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 9% percent from 2018 to 2028) Students in Dental Assisting programs (Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting a 7% increase in employment from 2022 to 2032)
Índice
Índice
UNIT I HEALTH CARE TODAY
Chapter 1 Health Care Systems in the United States
Chapter 2 Health Care Facilities and Organizations
Chapter 3 Health Care Delivery and Patient Workflow
Chapter 4 Health Care Workforce
Chapter 5 Health Care Law and Ethics
UNIT II HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 6 Body Systems
Chapter 7 Medical Mathematics and Calculations
Chapter 8 Health Insurance and Reimbursements
Chapter 9 Health Care Technology and EHR
Chapter 10 Basic Accounting and Finance
Chapter 11 Wellness, Growth, and Development
Chapter 12 Safety and Health Practices
Chapter 13 Professionalism and Effective Communication
Chapter 14 Workplace Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter 15 Employment and Career Development
Chapter 16 Academic Foundation
UNIT III HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Chapter 17 Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 18 Nursing Professionals
Chapter 19 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
Chapter 20 Respiratory Therapists
Chapter 21 Surgical Technicians
Chapter 22 Occupational and Physical Therapists
Chapter 23 Diagnostic Imaging Technicians
Chapter 24 Phlebotomists and Dialysis Technicians
Chapter 25 Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Chapter 26 Biotechnology Research and Development Professionals
Chapter 27 Speech Therapists and Audiologists
Chapter 28 Nutritionists and Dieticians
Chapter 29 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Chapter 30 Health Information Specialists and Administrators
Chapter 31 Medical Billers and Coders
Chapter 32 Dental Professionals
Chapter 33 Holistic Health Practitioners
Chapter 34 Forensic and Mortuary Science Professionals
Chapter 35 Social and Mental Health Professionals
Chapter 1 Health Care Systems in the United States
Chapter 2 Health Care Facilities and Organizations
Chapter 3 Health Care Delivery and Patient Workflow
Chapter 4 Health Care Workforce
Chapter 5 Health Care Law and Ethics
UNIT II HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 6 Body Systems
Chapter 7 Medical Mathematics and Calculations
Chapter 8 Health Insurance and Reimbursements
Chapter 9 Health Care Technology and EHR
Chapter 10 Basic Accounting and Finance
Chapter 11 Wellness, Growth, and Development
Chapter 12 Safety and Health Practices
Chapter 13 Professionalism and Effective Communication
Chapter 14 Workplace Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter 15 Employment and Career Development
Chapter 16 Academic Foundation
UNIT III HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Chapter 17 Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 18 Nursing Professionals
Chapter 19 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
Chapter 20 Respiratory Therapists
Chapter 21 Surgical Technicians
Chapter 22 Occupational and Physical Therapists
Chapter 23 Diagnostic Imaging Technicians
Chapter 24 Phlebotomists and Dialysis Technicians
Chapter 25 Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Chapter 26 Biotechnology Research and Development Professionals
Chapter 27 Speech Therapists and Audiologists
Chapter 28 Nutritionists and Dieticians
Chapter 29 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Chapter 30 Health Information Specialists and Administrators
Chapter 31 Medical Billers and Coders
Chapter 32 Dental Professionals
Chapter 33 Holistic Health Practitioners
Chapter 34 Forensic and Mortuary Science Professionals
Chapter 35 Social and Mental Health Professionals
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 8
- Última edición
- Publicado: 25 de noviembre de 2026
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre el autor
Sobre el autor
Jaime Nguyen
Author
Jaime Nguyen has more than 20 years of experience in health care, compliance, and research, and she has managed several allied health education and training programs. Jaime Nguyen is currently the Director of Allied Health at Penn Foster College. She formerly served as director of MA at Virginia College. She has authored several Elsevier health professions texts, including Legal and Ethical Issues, Effective Communication, Job Readiness, Health Careers Today, and Basic Math for Health Professionals
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Director of Allied Health, Penn Foster College, USA