Study Guide for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants
- 12th Edition - October 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Kathy Bonewit-West
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 4 9 0 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 4 9 1 - 2
Learn how to think critically and perform competently in the clinical setting! Correlating to chapters in Clinical Procedures for the Medical Assistant, 12th Edition, this study… Read more
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Learn how to think critically and perform competently in the clinical setting! Correlating to chapters in Clinical Procedures for the Medical Assistant, 12th Edition, this study guide provides additional activities, review questions, and exercises designed to prepare you to work as a medical assistant. New competencies correlate with the most recent standards, and SimChart® for the Medical Office activities tie into appropriate chapters of the text for practice documenting clinical encounters. This essential companion provides the practice you need to prepare yourself for a successful career in the fast-paced world of medical assisting!
• Content addressing changes in the medical record, nutritional guidelines, OSHA standards for infection control and prevention, emergency preparedness, and the latest clinical guidelines • The latest 2022 competencies throughout to address changes in the Medical Assisting standards approved by CAAHEP and ABHES • A variety of self-assessment opportunities are included within chapters to perform quick comprehension checks, including pretests, posttests, and key term tests • Critical thinking activities throughout with realistic situations to help students analyze and apply what they've learned with games, role-playing situations, fun crossword puzzles, and independent study questions • Provides a focus on competency mastery, with worksheets to practice key skills and evaluation forms to assess proficiency • Assignment sheets at the beginning of chapters to help students stay organized and document progress
Medical Assisting Students: Estimated enrollment -200,000 (2023 IPEDS data)
1. The Medical Record and Health History 2. Medical Asepsis and the OSHA Standard 3. Sterilization and Disinfection 4. Vital Signs 5. The Physical Examination 6. Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures 7. Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing 8. The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care 9. The Pediatric Examination 10. Minor Office Surgery 11. Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy 12. Cardiopulmonary Procedures 13. Colorectal and Male Reproductive Tests and Procedures 14. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging 15. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 16. Urinalysis 17. Phlebotomy 18. Hematology 19. Blood Chemistry and Immunology 20. Medical Microbiology 21. Nutrition 22. Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices 23. Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid
- Edition: 12
- Latest edition
- Published: October 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Kathy Bonewit-West
Kathy Bonewit-West has been in healthcare education for more than 30 years. She taught anatomy and physiology to Nursing students and later moved into Medical Assisting education. She served as program director for the Medical Assisting program at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, for many years. Ms. Bonewit-West is also a former member of the Curriculum Review Board for the American Association of Medical Assistants. In addition to co-authoring Today’s Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, Kathy is the lead author of Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, soon to be in its 12th Edition.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Medical Assistant Program, Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio; Former Member, Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants