Essential Skills for Health Career Success

Essential Skills for Health Career Success provides a review of the basic academic skills, such as reading, writing, science, and math, required for a career in healthcare. Used for a stand-alone course or as a supplement, this text is ideal for students who need a basic skills boot camp or are enrolled in a bridge course. Extensive discussion of the healthcare industry introduces students to common jobs, educational requirements, workplace environments, as well as safety and infection control procedures. Soft skills needed for career success are also discussed, as students learn strategies for overcoming communication barriers as well as legal and ethical considerations pertaining to the healthcare field. Job search strategies, résumé and cover letter guidelines, and interviewing tips are included. Student outcomes are strengthened basic skills, increased comprehension of health careers, and improved job search focus.

• Real-life scenarios encountered by healthcare workers form the basis of practice problems, introducing students to an on-the-job environment.
• Self-assessment opportunities allow students to explore healthcare careers and identify those positions that best meet their needs, personality, and education goals.
• A companion website provides additional activities to supplement the text and allow students to study on-the-go.

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Text 978-1-61960-589-3	394	978-1-61960-589-3	$53.28*
Essential Skills for Health Career Success provides a review of the basic academic skills, such as reading, writing, science, and math, required for a career in healthcare. Used for a stand-alone course or as a supplement, this text is ideal for students who need a basic skills boot camp or are enrolled in a bridge course. Extensive discussion of the healthcare industry introduces students to common jobs, educational requirements, workplace environments, as well as safety and infection control procedures. Soft skills needed for career success are also discussed, as students learn strategies for overcoming communication barriers as well as legal and ethical considerations pertaining to the healthcare field. Job search strategies, résumé and cover letter guidelines, and interviewing tips are included. Student outcomes are strengthened basic skills, increased comprehension of health careers, and improved job search focus.
Workbook 978-1-61960-593-0	135	978-1-61960-593-0	$28.00*
This Workbook contains a variety of review questions correlated to the textbook chapters. Textbook concepts are reviewed and reinforced using activities that place an emphasis on vocabulary, critical thinking, image labeling, career development skills, and further research of key topics. Although each chapter is represented with a robust set of activities, key skill areas such as math; verbal and written communications; science; and medical terminology include additional review to reinforce these vital topics.
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Online Student Center, 6yr. Classroom Subscription (min. 15) 978-1-61960-897-9		978-1-61960-897-9	$61.28*
The Online Student Center for Essential Skills for Health Career Success offers a complete learning package that is accessible through any Internet-enabled device, including computers, smartphones, and tablets. Students can study in the classroom or on the go: whenever or wherever it is most convenient. Instructional materials included are: Online Textbook All content from the print textbook is included with exact page reproductions to ensure that students do not miss any important information or illustrations. Navigation is easy with a linked table of contents, and the search function helps students to easily find information. Online Student Workbook This is an exact reproduction of the printed workbook with features that provide options to meet classroom needs. Pages can be searched and printed on demand. Companion Website Activities that correspond to textbook content are readily available on this special website that provides a means of attracting student attention while increasing comprehension and retention of key concepts. Vocabulary games, e-flash cards, and interactive quizzes are examples of the included content. The option to print or e-mail answers promotes easy grading. Mobile Website With many students having smartphones and tablets, they can now study outside of the classroom or home. The special mobile format allows students to quiz themselves using e-flash cards and assess their learning with self-assessment quizzes.
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Individual License. This CD package contains presentations in PowerPoint format for each of the 12 chapters, comprising over 330 slides of instructional material. The presentations are best viewed in PowerPoint 2003 or higher or in the PowerPoint Viewer. If viewed in earlier versions of PowerPoint, they may not display properly. Also provided is a link that allows download of the current version of PowerPoint Viewer. System Requirements Windows®: Intel® Pentium® II or compatible processor, Windows® 2000/XP/7/8, 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended), Internet Explorer® (6 or higher), allow active content, PowerPoint® Viewer (free download), and Adobe® Reader® (free download). Macintosh®: PowerPC® G4, G5 or Intel® processor, Mac OS® X v10.X, 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended), Safari® (2.0 or higher), allow active content, PowerPoint® Viewer (free download for Mac OS® 9.X), Adobe® Reader® (free download). *Internet connection required to access web links and free downloads.
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Healthcare Industry
2. Beginning Your Healthcare Career
3. Healthcare Ethics and Law
4. Safety and Infection Control
5. Study Skills
6. Reading Competence
7. Verbal and Written Communications
8. Medical Terminology and Disease
9. Science
10. Math
11. Healthcare Technology
12. Employability Skills

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Chapter 7 (1.63 MB)

Chapter 10 (1.14 MB)

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Welcome to Essential Skills (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Health Sciences)

Front Matter (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Health Sciences)

Chapter 7 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Health Sciences)

Chapter 10 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Health Sciences)

Glossary (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Health Sciences)

Presentations for PowerPoint

Chapter 8 (4.24 MB)

Mobile Companion Website

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About the Author(s)

Jacquelyn Rhine Marshall - for 35 years, has been a medical professional; a medical careers instructor for Regional Occupational Programs, California; a medical writer; and a consultant/writer for the Center for Occupational Research and Development in Austin, Texas. Ms. Marshall has authored several textbooks and written medical course curriculum for the state of California. She has also developed several instructor guides and has edited or contributed to three medical series. Ms. Marshall holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley; California State University, Hayward; and Notre Dame de Namur University.

Kay Lynette Stevens, Contributing Editor - is a professor and Department Chairperson of the Medical Assistant Program, and Insurance and Coding at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. Prior to joining the faculty at Saddleback College, she worked at hospitals as a critical care nurse and clinical educator. She also worked as a Program Coordinator teaching a variety of allied health courses to high school students and adults. She was a Professional Development Consultant and a Health Careers Master Teacher Trainer for the California State University Consortium and California Polytechnic University for 10 years. She has authored a textbook and has been the creator/editor of several additional texts in the Health Sciences.