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MindTap for Haroun/Mitchell/Grammater's Introduction to Health Care, 2 terms Instant Access, 6th Edition

Lee Haroun, Dakota Mitchell, Kaylyn Grammater

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MindTap for Haroun/Mitchell/Grammater's Introduction to Health Care, 2 terms Instant Access 6th Edition by Lee Haroun/Dakota Mitchell/Kaylyn Grammater
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MindTap for Haroun/Mitchell/Grammater's INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE, 6th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course and provides engaging content to build students' confidence. Help your students "think like a health care professional" and sharpen their critical thinking skills with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

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Lee Haroun

Lee Haroun, M.A., MBA, Ed.D., has over 45 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator and writer. She has worked with hundreds of health care students and has a special interest in helping them become successful professionals. Dr. Haroun has coordinated curriculum development for a variety of programs, including occupational therapy assistant, patient care technician, health information technician and insurance coder. She also has focused on empowering health care instructors to succeed, and her doctoral dissertation explored the transition of health care professionals from the field to the classroom. Dr. Haroun is the author of CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Elsevier Science), a co-author of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FIELDWORK SURVIVAL GUIDE with Bonnie Napier-Tibere (F.A. Davis) and TEACHING IDEAS AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH CARE with Susan Royce (Cengage), as well as a technical writer for ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH & WELLNESS by James Robinson and Deborah McCormick (Cengage). In addition, she developed video content and scripts for Delmar's CAREER SUCCESS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS DVD Series, content for health care career exploration software published by Cengage and numerous instructional materials for a variety of publishers.

Dakota Mitchell

Dakota Mitchell, R.N., earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Santa Clara. The combination of these advanced degrees provides a valuable perspective for understanding and functioning within today's rapidly evolving world of health care. Her 35-plus years of experience in health care includes education, management and curriculum consultation. In addition to devoting many years to classroom and clinical teaching, she has developed and implemented innovative health care programs at both the vocational and associate degree levels. She has also written and/or served as a content expert on numerous health care instructional projects for Cengage.

Kaylyn Grammater

Kaylyn Grammater, RN, is a distinguished nursing professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in health care and education. Kaylyn holds a Master of Science in Nursing in Clinical Systems Leadership from the University of Arizona. She served as faculty for various courses within the bachelor's and master's entry level programs at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Her background in health care spans over a decade, encompassing clinical practice, education and leadership roles. In addition to her educational and clinical roles, Kaylyn has been actively involved in various projects focused on curriculum development, policy and procedure development and quality improvement initiatives. Her commitment to advancing healthcare standards and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care is evident through her dedicated efforts in these areas.

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  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. Give your students the power to read and listen on their phones so they can learn on their terms.
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  • WE'RE HERE FOR YOU MindTap isn’t just a tool, it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one, and we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester and beyond.

Table of Contents

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Unit I: HEALTH CARE TODAY.
1. Your Career in Health Care.
2. Strategies for Success in Healthcare.
3. Health Care Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
4. Ethical and Legal Responsibilities.
Unit II: THE LANGUAGE OF HEALTH CARE.
5. Medical Terminology.
6. Medical Math.
Unit III: THE HUMAN BODY.
7. Organization of the Human Body.
8. Structure and Function of the Human Body.
9. Growth and Development.
Unit IV: PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE SAFETY.
10. Body Mechanics.
11. Infection Control.
12. Environmental Safety.
Unit V: BEHAVIORS FOR SUCCESS.
13. Lifestyle Management.
14. Professionalism.
15. Professional Development and Lifelong Learning.
Unit VI: COMMUNICATION IN THE HEALTH CARE SETTING.
16. The Patient as an Individual.
17. The Communication Process.
18. Written Communication.
19. Computers and Technology in Health Care.
20. Documentation and Medical Records.
Unit VII: HEALTH CARE SKILLS.
21. Physical Assessment.
22. Emergency Procedures.
Unit VIII: BUSINESS OF CARING.
23. Paying for Health Care.
24. Quality Control and Customer Service.
Unit IX: SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
25. Job Leads, Résumé, Application, and Interview.
Appendix 1: Health Care Professional Organizations.
Appendix 2: Useful Spanish Expressions for Health Care Professionals.
Glossary.
References.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357936523
  • ISBN-13: 9780357936528
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