Author : Roxann DeLaet
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 13,44 MB
Release : 2020-05-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284322297
Introduction to Health Care & Careers provides students beginning their health care education with the fundamentals they need to develop their personal and professional skills, understand their chosen profession, and succeed in the world of health care.
Author : Roxann DeLaet
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 26,39 MB
Release : 2020-05-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284224635
Introduction to Health Care & Careers provides students beginning their health care education with the fundamentals they need to develop their personal and professional skills, understand their chosen profession, and succeed in the world of health care.
Author : Roxann DeLaet
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,51 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781582559001
Introduction to Health Care & Careers provides students beginning their health care education with the fundamentals they need to develop their personal and professional skills, understand their chosen profession, and succeed in the world of health care. It meets the growing market demand for a book that gives the best of both worlds--skill development and career choice information.The text begins with today's health care system, health care economics, and law and ethics, providing important context for the personal, professional, and workplace skills that follow. From there, students move on to an overview of careers in health care and detailed profiles of the most in-demand professions. The book closes with brief chapters on anatomy and physiology to prepare students for the rest of their health care education. With its student friendly approach, Introduction to Health Care & Careersis the essential resource for introductory health care courses, striking the perfect balance between skill development and up-to-date career choice information-everything health care students need to succeed.
Author : Fiona Sim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 27,37 MB
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1136249664
What can you contribute to improving and protecting the health of your community? Public health is becoming an increasingly central area of healthcare practice and people working in public health come from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. This practical and accessible book maps out the range of exciting and varied options open to people considering a career in public health, and provides helpful information on how to get there, either as a fully-fledged specialist or in an operational practitioner role. Designed especially for those wanting to learn about public heath, it looks at public health work in a range of settings, from health services to the commercial sector, and in a range of different roles, from health protection to public health intelligence. Numerous personal accounts and case studies from highly experienced practitioners and specialists, as well as those new to their roles, illustrate what their roles involve and how have they had an impact on improving health and reducing inequality. This is the ideal book for anyone interested in putting public health at the centre of their working lives.
Author : Nanna Cross
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 43,63 MB
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284124053
The Seventh Edition of the text outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession, typical work setting; educational, licensure and certification requirements; salary and growth projections and internet resources on educational programs and requirements for licensure and/or certification. In addition, this resource provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services. All chapters are updated to reflect current demographics and new policies.
Author : Peggy Stanfield
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 28,72 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780763700492
The fourth edition of this comprehensive text reflects the many important changes that have taken place in the health professions. Health care reform, alterations in educational and legal requirements, and current social, ethical, and political issues are all thoroughly discussed in relation to the health professions. Written specifically for students majoring in a health or health-related discipline, Introduction to the Health Professions is ideally suited for students in one- or two-year programs who plan to become health care workers. In addition to outlining more than 75 careers in health, this text also touches on nearly every major facet of the field, from the evolution of medicine to payment for health care services. Book jacket.
Author : Shirley A. Badasch
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 11,54 MB
Release : 1999-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780130132475
Reinforces problem-solving shells and critical thinking necessary for students embarking on a health care career; a perfect compliment to the textbook.
Author : Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 11,70 MB
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826117694
"First rate advice."--APHA What sort of training do you need to work in public health? What kinds of jobs are out there right now? And what exactly is an epidemiologist, anyway? Answering these questions and more, this career guide provides an overview of the numerous options in public health and the many different roads to get there. Whether you're a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers an easy introduction to the field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job, and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH. 101 Careers in Public Health helps you follow your interests, find the right job, and make a difference. Key Features Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels Offers guidance on navigating the job market, with information on both traditional and nontraditional pathways-and tips on landing the job you want Provides descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more Includes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the job
Author : Dakota Mitchell
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 35,40 MB
Release : 2012-07-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781435487550
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 3E provides learners with an easy-to-read introduction to the foundational skills necessary for a range of health care professions. This redesigned and updated new edition offers a comprehensive but introductory survey of basic clinical health care skills for learners entering health care programs or for those that think they may be interested in pursuing a career in health care. Core competencies shared by all health care professions such as communication, infection control, and professionalism are provided to expose learners to the reality of practice. This book emphasizes developing critical thinking skills through a five-step problem solving model that teaches how to assess a situation, consider alternatives, choose an appropriate alternative, evaluate the results, and revise as needed. This resource demonstrates how to think like a health care professional and is a terrific first step towards a rewarding career. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author : Susan Blahnik
Publisher : Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,63 MB
Release : 2015-01-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781619606050
Introduction to Health Science: Pathways to Your Future is a pathway-focused textbook program that helps you explore and prepare for healthcare careers. Organized into untis based on the five health science pathways, the text covers all the skills and knowledge areas included in the National Health Science Standards. Assessment activities at the end of each chapter offer multiple opportunities for students to simulate heathcare careers, practice skills, and to think deeply about the information they've learned.
