Clinical Medical Assisting: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of PracticeClinical Medical Assisting: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Practice is a complete resource for clinical medical assistant training. This comprehensive, accessible text provides a thorough education to prepare medical assistant students for clinical practice. Key Topics Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank |
Contents
The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team | 1 |
Mathematical Calculations and Conversions | 25 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology | 45 |
Communications Medical Records and Documentation | 79 |
Infection Control and Medical Asepsis | 111 |
Medical History Patient Screening and Exams | 151 |
Dosage Calculations | 185 |
Integumentary System | 203 |
Nervous and Sensory Systems | 423 |
Endocrine System | 461 |
Digestive System | 487 |
Urinary and Reproductive Systems | 529 |
Medical Insurance and Coding | 581 |
Working With Pediatric and Geriatric Clients | 601 |
Externship and the Job Search | 619 |
Answer Key | 655 |
Common terms and phrases
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