Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies (Update)
By Michelle Blesi
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MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES UPDATE, Eighth Edition, delivers the critical cognitive (knowledge base), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behaviors) for entry-level medical assistants in an easy-to-understand and proven format. Newly organized for greater effectiveness, the text also includes the latest in Nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ICD-10 and updated electronic health records throughout the entire text. In addition, the text highlights have been expanded with personal growth topics like professionalism, teamwork and time management. Updated and innovative, the 8th edition of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare students for a successful career in medical assisting, and give them a significant advantage in today's competitive marketplace. Additionally, the 8th edition is aligned and mapped to the current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards. The updated printing of the eighth edition includes new ICD-10 coding information, as well as revised and updated coding content.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES UPDATE, Eighth Edition, delivers the critical cognitive (knowledge base), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behaviors) for entry-level medical assistants in an easy-to-understand and proven format. Newly organized for greater effectiveness, the text also includes the latest in Nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ICD-10 and updated electronic health records throughout the entire text. In addition, the text highlights have been expanded with personal growth topics like professionalism, teamwork and time management. Updated and innovative, the 8th edition of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare students for a successful career in medical assisting, and give them a significant advantage in today's competitive marketplace. Additionally, the 8th edition is aligned and mapped to the current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards. The updated printing of the eighth edition includes new ICD-10 coding information, as well as revised and updated coding content.
Essential updated coverage of Anatomy and Physiology that includes medical terminology, diagnostic tests, diseases and disorders, and treatments.
Expanded boxes highlight the body systems throughout the lifespan and interrelationships with other systems.
Extensive updated color photos, illustrations, charts, and tables visually supplement the reading materials throughout the text.
Updated and expanded Patient Education boxes throughout the text show students the important issues to discuss with patients before and during tests and examinations.
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Section 1. Medical Assisting Foundations
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