Kinns The Clinical Medical Assistant An Applied Learning Approach Proctor by Proctor, Deborah B., Author, Niedzwiecki, Brigitte, Author; Pepper, Julie, Author; Garrels, Marti, Author; Mills, Helen (nurse), Author instant download after payment.

xxi, 946 pages : 28 cm, Includes index, Pt. 1. Introduction to medical assisting. Competency-based education and the medical assistant student -- The health record -- Infection control -- Patient assessment -- Patient education -- Nutrition and health promotion -- Vital signs -- Assisting with the primary physical examination. Pt. 2. Assisting with medications. Principles of pharmacology -- Pharmacology math -- Administering medications. Pt. 3. Assisting with medical specialties. Safety and emergency practices -- Assisting in ophthalmology and otolaryngology -- Assisting in dermatology -- Assisting in gastroenterology -- Assisting in urology and male reproduction -- Assisting in obstetrics and gynecology -- Assisting in pediatrics -- Assisting in orthopedic medicine -- Assisting in neurology and mental health -- Assisting in endocrinology -- Assisting in pulmonary medicine -- Assisting in cardiology -- Assisting in geriatrics. Pt. 4. Diagnostic procedures. Principles of electrocardiography -- Assisting with diagnostic imaging -- Assisting in the clinical laboratory -- Assisting in the analysis of urine -- Assisting in blood collection -- Assisting in the analysis of blood -- Assisting in microbiology and immunology. Pt. 5. Assisting with surgeries. Surgical supplies and instruments -- Surgical asepsis and assisting with surgical procedures. Pt. 6. Career development