Health Science Career Exploration / Edition 1

by Louise M Simmers

Overview

Health Science Career Exploration is based on another book by the author, Introduction to Health Science Technology. It will introduce students to the health care industry and will give students an overview of the many career choices that exist within the health care industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401858094
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/05/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Louise Simmers received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, a coronary care nurse, and an instructor of practical nursing and diversified health occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.

Table of Contents

History and Trends of Health Care Health Care Systems Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker Careers in Health Care Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Cultural Diversity Medical Terminology Medical Math Computers in Health Care Promotion of Safety Infection Control Vital Signs First Aid Preparing for the World of Work