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Introduction
rramsey and adbruns
1.1 What is a disease?
E. Barcin ACAR
1.2 Classifications of Disease
1.3 Acute and Chronic Diseases
1.4 Infectious Diseases that Changed the World
2.1 Introduction to Healthcare Settings
Brandon Censon MPH, CPH, RRT-NPS, CPFT, CPT
2.2 The U.S. Healthcare System
Anita Hedlund
2.3 Inpatient Care
2.4 Emergency and Urgent Care
2.5 Long-Term Care
2.6 Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
2.7 In-Home Care
2.8 Chapter Conclusion
2.9 References
3.1 Careers in Healthcare
3.2 A Day in the Life: Patient-Centered Care
3.3 Chapter Conclusion
3.4 References
3.5 Medical Assistant
Karen Piette, MHS, CMA and Kristen Hosey
3.6 Nursing
3.7 Physical Therapy Assistant
3.8 Respiratory Therapy
3.9 Surgical Technology
3.10 EMS Requirements and Qualifications
Karen Piette, MHS, CMA
3.11 Health Educators
3.12 Pharmacy Technician
3.13 Social Worker
3.14 References
3.15 Dental Assistant
3.16 Dental Hygienist
3.17 Denturist
3.18 References
4.1 Introduction to Professionalism
4.2 Attitude
4.3 Accountability
4.4 Service
4.5 Etiquette
4.6 Professional Communication
4.7 Professional Values
4.8 Professional Development
4.9 Chapter Conclusion
4.10 References
5.1 Overview of Healthcare Law and Ethics
Christine Malone, EdD
5.2 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals
5.3 Medical Malpractice
5.4 Workplace Laws
5.5 Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace
5.6 Chapter Conclusion
5.7 References
6.1 Learning Outcomes
Edited by Jennifer Lapum; Oona St-Amant; Michelle Hughes; and Joy Garmaise-Yee
6.2 Overview of Communication
6.3 Professional Communication
6.4 Communication Strategies
6.5 Non-Verbal Communication Strategies
6.6 Developmental Considerations
6.7 Young Children
6.8 Older Children and Adolescents
6.9 Adults and Older Adults
6.10 Additional Considerations
6.11 References
7.1 Introduction to Healthcare Administration and Informatics
Katie Baker
7.2 Medical Billing and Coding
7.3 Health Information Technology and Management
7.4 Patient Advocate
7.5 Clinical Director and Office Manager
7.6 Healthcare Administration
7.7 Chapter Conclusion
7.8 References
8.1 Telemedicine for Healthcare
8.2 The role of telemedicine in healthcare: an overview and update
8.3 Introduction to Imaging and Diagnostics
8.4 Cardiovascular Technologist
8.5 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
8.6 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
8.7 Radiologic Technologists
8.8 Laboratory Services
8.9 Chapter Conclusion
8.10 References
9.1 Standard Precautions
10.1 Advances in Healthcare and Medicine From COVID-19
Nick Stiebler
10.2 COVID-19 and Technology in Healthcare
Jordan Kinzler
10.3 Medical Advancements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Daniel Herlong
11.1 Cultural Considerations
11.2 Anti-racist Approach to Communication
11.3 References
11.4 Community and Public Health
11.5 Public Health
11.6 Social Determinants of Health
11.7 Racism and its Effects on Health
11.8 Chapter Conclusion
11.9 References
12.1 The Job Search
Kristen Hosey
12.2 The Application
12.3 The Interview
12.4 The Job Offer
12.5 Chapter Conclusion
13.1 Sleep
13.2 Stress
13.3 Stress and Illness
13.4 Substance Use and Abuse
Appendix 8: Terms Relating to Procedures and Specialties
Anita Hedlund; Brandon Censon MPH, CPH, RRT-NPS, CPFT, CPT; Christine Malone, EdD; Karen Piette, MHS, CMA; Katie Baker; and Kristen Hosey
Appendix 9: Glossary
Glossary
By Jennifer L. Lapum, Oona St-Amant, Michelle Hughes, and Joy Garmaise-Yee
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