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TITLE: Stanfield's Introduction to Health Professions, 7th edition (2017)
AUTHOR: Nanna Cross, Dana C. McWay, Peggy S. Stanfield
ISBN-13: 9781284098808
BOOK SPECS: http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9781284098808/
FILE SPECS: true PDF, logical page numbers as in the print version, bookmarks, 36 MB

DESCRIPTION: Now in full color, the 7th Edition of "Stanfield's Introduction to Health Professions" provides comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. This valuable resource is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career but are still exploring and have not yet decided on a career. The 7th Edition outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including a description of the profession and typical work settings; educational, licensure, and certification requirements; salary and growth projections; and internet resources on educational programs.

BRIEF CONTENTS:
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PART 1  The Healthcare System in the United States
 1 U.S. Health Care
 2 Categories of Health Services
 3 Paying for Health Services
 4 Aging, Health, and Long-Term Care
 5 Health Care Reform
 6 Medical and Health Information Technology
PART 2  Jobs and Careers
 7 Health Career Planning
 8 Career Development
PART 3  Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
 9 Physicians, Surgeons, and Podiatrists
 10 Physician Assistant
 11 Nursing
 12 Dentistry
 13 Dietetics
 14 Pharmacy
 15 Optometry
 16 Communication Impairment Professionals
 17 Physical Therapy, Orthotics, and Prosthetics
 18 Occupational Therapy
 19 Athletics Trainers and Exercise Physiologists
 20 Mental Health Professionals
 21 Social Workers
 22 Genetic Counselors
 23 Health Education
 24 Health Services Administration
 25 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
 26 Radiation Technology
 27 Diagnostic and Related Technology
 28 Respiratory Care Practitioners
PART 4  Healthcare Support Personnel
 29 Clinical Laboratory Personnel
 30 Massage Therapists and Recreational Therapists
 31 Health Information Personnel
 32 Medical and Nursing Assistants
 33 Home, Personal, and Psychiatric Aides
PART 5  Health-Related Professions
 34 Veterinary Medicine
 35 Occupational Health and Environmental Science
appendixes
glossary
index