Introduction to Health Care & Careers
A practical introduction to health care education and careers, this book combines foundational concepts with career information, patient-care guidance, workplace skills, and illustrated procedures. Review tools, scenarios, current trends, specialty profiles, and career data help students explore the field and understand what health care work involves.
About This Book
Introduction to Health Care & Careers presents foundational information for students exploring health care and the wide range of professions within the field.
Learning features include chapter objectives, key terms with pronunciations, checkpoints, chapter wrap-ups, and scenarios designed to encourage review, reflection, and critical thinking.
Career Ladders provide information about educational requirements, projected job growth, and average salaries, while specialty features introduce particular health care professions and their roles.
The book also addresses patient care and workplace skills through practical tips, real-world task descriptions, and illustrated step-by-step procedures such as taking an oral temperature and handwashing.
Newsreel features highlight trends and research, helping students recognize the continuing growth and development of health care knowledge.
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