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Table Of Content1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team 2. Therapeutic Communication 3. Legal Principles 4. Healthcare Laws 5. Healthcare Ethics 6. Technology 7. Written Communication 8. Telephone Techniques 9. Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing 10. Health Records 11. Daily Operations and Safety 12. Health Insurance Essentials 13. Diagnostic Coding Essentials 14. Procedural Coding Essentials 15. Medical Billing and Reimbursement Essentials 16. Patient Accounts and Practice Management 17. Advanced Roles in Administration 18. Introduction to Medical Terminology and Anatomy 19. Infection Control 20. Vital Signs 21. Physical Examination 22. Patient Coaching 23. Nutrition and Health Promotion 24. Surgical Supplies and Instruments 25. Assisting with Surgical Procedures 26. Principles of Electrocardiography 27. Medical Emergencies 28. Principles of Pharmacology 29. Pharmacology Math 30. Administering Medications 31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 32. Dermatology 33. Allergy and Infectious Disease 34. Gastroenterology 35. Orthopedics and Rheumatology 36. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 37. Neurology 38. Behavioral Health 39. Endocrinology 40. Cardiology 41. Pulmonology 42. Urology and Male Reproduction 43. Obstetrics and Gynecology 44. Pediatrics 45. Geriatrics 46. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 47. Urinalysis 48. Blood Collection 49. Analysis of Blood 50. Microbiology and Immunology 51. Intravenous Therapy 52. Radiology Basics 53. Positioning for Radiology 54. Skills and Strategies
SynopsisDesigned to support the trusted content in Kinn's The Medical Assistant, 15th Edition , this study guide is an essential review and practice companion to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and help you apply medical assisting content. This robust companion guide offers a wide range of activities to strengthen your understanding of common administrative and clinical skills - including certification preparation questions, a review of medical terminology and anatomy, and application exercises. Trusted for more than 65 years as a key part of the journey from classroom to career, it also features competency checklists to accurately measure your progress and performance from day one until you land your first job as a medical assistant. Comprehensive coverage of all administrative and clinical procedures complies with accreditation requirements Approximately 190 step-by-step procedure checklists enable you to assess and track your performance for every procedure included in the textbook Chapter-by-chapter correlation with the textbook allows you to easily follow core textbook competencies Matching and acronym activities reinforce your understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and chapter vocabulary Short-answer and fill-in-the-blank exercises strengthen your comprehension of key concepts Multiple-choice questions help you prepare for classroom and board exams Workplace application exercises promote critical thinking and job readiness before you enter practice Internet exercises offer ideas for expanded and project-based learning NEW! Content aligns to 2022 Medical Assisting educational competencies NEW! Advanced Clinical Skills unit features three new chapters on IV therapy, radiology basics, and radiology positioning to support expanded medical assisting functions NEW! Coverage of telemedicine, enhanced infection control related to COVID-19, and catheterization NEW! Procedures address IV therapy, limited-scope radiography, applying a sling, and coaching for stool collection UPDATED! Coverage of administrative functions includes insurance, coding, privacy, security, and more EXPANDED! Information on physical medicine and rehabilitation EXPANDED! Content on specimen collection, including wound swab, nasal, and nasopharyngeal specimen collections
LC Classification NumberR697.P45