The highly respected Diversified Health Occupations, now in its seventh edition, is the informational authority on careers in health care. Organized in two parts, the first section of the book presents foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions. The second provides fundamental entry-level skills by specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised with new photos throughout, the seventh edition includes updated information on the Food Guide Pyramid, infection control information, standards for blood pressure that concur with AMA and AHA recommendations, and much more.

The highly respected DIVERSIFIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS is now DHO HEALTH SCIENCE UPDATED. The Eighth Edition of this trusted text continues to provide an all-in-one resource for introductory coursework in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the text opens with foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions, including infection control, first aid, legal requirements, and professionalism. The second part covers fundamental entry-level skills for a range of specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised, the updated Eighth Edition includes information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new nutritional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, updates that correlate with the enhanced Enhanced National Healthcare Foundation Standards, and more to prepare you for success in today�s high-demand health science careers.

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.

Written by the best-selling author of Diversified Health Occupations, this innovative tool uses word problems as a means of introducing to beginning health professionals the wide variety of problems they can expect to encounter in the field. An excellent preparatory tool for the math portion of licensure and certification exams, the book works equally well as a stand alone text or as a supplement. (mathematics, health occupations) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide ISBN: 0-8273-6772-4

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Students considering health occupations must acquire a core base of knowledge and skills. This textbook give you a strong foundation of required knowledge to prepare you for entry-level positions. Many charts and photos are included to improve the learning experience. You can apply your own style of learning and use the accompanying workbook to test yourself with assignment sheets and step-by-step procedures. Plus you'll find an overview of the many health careers and references to additional resources, including important Internet sites.Key features:*Topics provide a strong foundation of required knowledge and skills*Comprehensive and easy-to-read text helps students learn*Workbook includes assignments and procedures to apply what you've learned*Teacher's Resource Kit provides everything needed for the instructor(KEYWORDS: health occupations, allied health, careers)

Each chapter in the volume features outlines, objectives, line drawings, pronunciation keys and worksheets for immediate feedback. The book uses word-building and the body-systems approach to teach terminology. Medical records sections relate the content to real-life situations.