Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323280501 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323280631 |
| Publisher | Mosby |
| Publishing Year | 2016 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
Health Careers Today, 6th Edition, provides an introductory survey of opportunities across the healthcare field. The textbook examines more than 45 health careers, detailing the requirements, roles, and responsibilities associated with each occupation.
Core subject matter encompasses professional foundations, human anatomy and physiology, and major career pathways. Coverage spans ethical principles, communication dynamics, and workplace safety alongside the structure and function of human body systems in various healthcare environments.
Pedagogical features include hands-on Skill Activities, chapter summaries, and Health Careers in Practice profiles of working professionals. Full-color photographs and drawings illustrate medical concepts, techniques, and equipment.
Table of Contents
Chapter Unit I: Career Foundation
Chapter 1: Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Dynamics, Systems, and Communications
Chapter 3: Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices
Chapter 4: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Chapter 5: Culture and Health Care
Chapter 6: Employability and Career Development
Chapter 7: Academic Foundation
Chapter 8: Wellness, Growth and Development
Chapter 9: Professionalism NEW!
Chapter 10: Medical Mathematics NEW!
Chapter 11: Medical Terminology NEW!
Chapter Unit II: Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 12: Body Organization
Chapter 13: Integumentary System
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 15: Circulatory System
Chapter 16: Respiratory System
Chapter 17: Skeletal System
Chapter 18: Muscular System
Chapter 19: Digestive System
Chapter 20: Urinary System
Chapter 21: Endocrine System
Chapter 22: Nervous System
Chapter 23: Sensory System
Chapter 24: Reproductive System
Chapter Unit III: Career Pathways
Chapter 25: Biotechnology Research and Development Careers
Chapter 26: Clinical Laboratory and Medical Forensics Careers
Chapter 27: Imaging Careers
Chapter 28: Emergency Health Careers
Chapter 29: Information and Administration Careers
Chapter 30: Environmental Careers
Chapter 31: Nursing Careers
Chapter 32: Medical Careers
Chapter 33: Dental Careers
Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Careers
Chapter 35: Veterinary Careers
Chapter 36: Community and Social Careers
Chapter 37: Mental Health Careers
Chapter 38: Rehabilitative Careers
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