Health Careers Today

Health Careers Today, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular healthcare careers, including roles, responsibilities, skills, and competencies. It offers new coverage of skills and the changing healthcare environment, with an Evolve website featuring anatomy animations, videos, and case studies. Chapters focus on allied health professions and high-demand careers, with Skill Activities and Case Studies providing hands-on experience. Review questions and additional resources help assess understanding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 704 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Discover the healthcare career that's perfect for you! Health Careers Today, 7th Edition offers a comprehensive guide to the most sought-after professions in the healthcare industry, empowering you to make an informed decision about your future. This invaluable resource not only delves into the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare occupations but also provides a solid foundation in the skills and competencies required for success. With clear explanations of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and treatments, you'll gain a deep understanding of the human body and how health concepts apply to the work of diverse professionals.

Renowned educator Judith Gerdin, in her expert guidance, has updated this edition to include new coverage of essential skills and the ever-changing healthcare environment. An Evolve website offers an array of valuable resources, including anatomy animations, videos showcasing skills and careers, and additional materials to enhance your learning experience. Chapters dedicated to health careers focus on allied health professions and careers in high demand, providing you with a comprehensive overview of commonly performed skills, education requirements, and potential earnings. Skill Activities offer hands-on opportunities, with detailed instructions to perform crucial tasks. Case studies challenge your critical thinking skills by solving real-world questions and problems.

Health Careers in Practice boxes feature profiles of working healthcare professionals, offering insights into their experiences and the pros and cons of specific careers. Brain Bytes reinforce key concepts with interesting facts and points of interest related to the chapter content. Review questions in each chapter help you assess your understanding, while additional resources provide information on professional associations, accreditations, and government agencies associated with each healthcare profession.

Exciting news! This edition has been newly updated to include comprehensive coverage of healthcare systems, professionals, and patient workflow, including the latest reimbursement models. Whether you're aspiring to be a nurse, physician, therapist, or any other healthcare professional, Health Careers Today, 7th Edition is your trusted companion on the path to a fulfilling and rewarding career. Take the first step towards a future in healthcare and unlock your potential today!

Weight: 1952g
Dimension: 224 x 287 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323733557
Edition number: 7 ed