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Elsevier Health Professions titles offer everything you need to launch a career in a variety of professions - from educational resources for student learning to reference titles to support everyday practice. Complete curriculum solutions support educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences, dental assisting and hygiene, massage therapy, medical assisting and billing & coding, occupational therapy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiologic technology, respiratory care, sonography, speech therapy, surgical technology, and veterinary assisting and technology. Content on anatomy & physiology, basic science, medical terminology, law and ethics, documentation, job readiness, and more is supplemented by program-specific titles and review and testing solutions for classroom and certification exams, making Elsevier your destination for healthcare careers.

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    • The Simulated Administrative Medical Office

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 11, 2021
      • Julie Pepper
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Get hands-on practice with 100 realistic medical office tasks! The Simulated Administrative Medical Office, 2nd Edition walks you through 10 days on the job as an administrative medical assistant working in the front office of a medical practice. Using SimChart for the Medical Office (sold separately), this book simulates the tasks you will perform daily, including appointment scheduling, completion of common forms, correspondence, inventory, telephone messages, and coding and billing. Written by educator and practitioner Julie Pepper, this how-to manual provides a practicum-like experience that will build your confidence in using EHR software and help you succeed in your first job.

    • Study Skills for Paramedics

      • 1st Edition
      • December 10, 2021
      • Helen Cobb + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      As paramedicine shifts to an all-graduate profession in the UK, this new title is designed specifically to support students to meet the rigorous academic requirements of becoming a paramedic.Study skills has a direct and forthright approach, and covers everything students need to succeed in academia, from academic writing to referencing, essays and presentations, exams and reflective practice. Its interesting case studies are ideally suited to students of this hands-on profession.Written by paramedics for paramedics, this book will help students of all academic levels quickly find their feet and excel on their journey toward working in an ambulance or healthcare setting.

    • Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 8, 2021
      • Carla Stecco + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The role of the fascia in musculoskeletal conditions and as a body-wide communication system is now well established. Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body constitutes the most comprehensive foundational textbook available that also provides the latest research theory and science around fascia and their function. This book is unique in offering consensus from scientists and clinicians from across the world and brings together the work of the group behind the international Fascia Research Congress. It is ideal for advanced sports physiotherapists /physical therapists, musculoskeletal/orth... medicine practitioners, as well as all professionals with an interest in fascia and human movement. The comprehensive contents lay the foundations of understanding about fascia, covering current scientific understanding of physiology and anatomy, fascial-related disorders and associated therapies, and recently developed research techniques.

    • Prüfungstrainer Notfallsanitäter Heute

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 7, 2021
      • Matthias Klausmeier + 2 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 0 5 0 1 2 1
      Machen Sie sich fit für das Staatsexamen der Notfallsanitäterausb... Der Prüfungstrainer mit prüfungsrelevanten Fallbeispielen, fallbezogenen Fragestellungen und ausführlichen kommentierten Lösungen zu den Prüfungsmodalitäten nach NotSanG-APrV eignet sich optimal zur Prüfungsvorbereitung und ist auf die gesetzlichen Vorgaben für das Staatsexamen der Notfallsanitäterausb... (fallorientierte Prüfung, prüfungsrelevante Themenbereiche der Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung) abgestimmt. Das Autorenteam aus erfahrenen Lehrkräften und Prüfern verschiedener Bundesländer liefert die Expertise zur konkreten Umsetzung der Prüfungsvorgaben und schafft Fallbeispiele angelehnt an Originalprüfungen. Zusätzlich erhalten Sie wertvolle Tipps zu Lerntechniken und Selbstmotivation beim Lernen. Sie finden im Buch: Ausführlicher Fragenkatalog zu allen prüfungsrelevanten Themenbereichen Prüfungsbeispiele aus verschiedenen Bundesländern Ausführliche Lösungen mit Ratschlägen, Tricks und Hinweisen sowie Angaben zu den rechtlichen Grundlagen und Leitlinien Orientierung an den Inhalten des Lehrbuches Notfallsanitäter Heute, 7. Auflage Neu in der 2. Auflage: Fünf neue Fälle inkl. Lösungen Aktualisierung aller Lösungen entsprechend neuer Leitlinien und angepasst an die Lehraussagen an Notfallsanitäter Heute, 7. Auflage Neues vierfarbiges Layout und neue Strukturierung erleichtern das Lernen und Auffinden von Lösungen

    • Dyscalculie

      • 1st Edition
      • November 26, 2021
      • Alain Ménissier
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      La résolution de problèmes est une activité qui intègre de nombreuses fonctions comme la perception, la mémoire, la compréhension ou le raisonnement. Comprendre l’activité de résolution de problèmes est donc fondamental dans la prise en charge des troubles de la cognition mathématique. La résolution de problèmes est une activité qui intègre de nombreuses fonctions comme la perception, la mémoire, la compréhension ou le raisonnement. Comprendre l’activité de résolution de problèmes est donc fondamental dans la prise en charge des troubles de la cognition mathématique. La démarche d’aide devra s’appuyer sur la nature et les caractéristiques propres à chaque problème particulier. Le but de cet ouvrage est de fournir au praticien les outils théoriques et méthodologiques qui guideront son travail de remédiation. Chaque chapitre du livre fait référence aux étapes nécessaires à une bonne résolution d’une situation-problème : • Traduction du problème, • Intégration des données, • Planification des actions, • Exécution des calculs, • Autorégulation cognitive des actions.Cet ouvrage s’adresse principalement aux professionnels qui travaillent sur la dyscalculie et les troubles de la cognition mathématique (orthophonistes/logo... neuropsychologues, médecins de rééducation…). Il intéressera aussi les enseignants et les parents désirant mieux comprendre les difficultés d’un enfant à résoudre un problème arithmétique.Ce livre est accompagné d’un minisite sur lequel plus de 300 exercices sont disponibles en téléchargement et imprimables.

    • Medical Office Administration

      • 5th Edition
      • November 26, 2021
      • Brenda A. Potter
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 5th Edition provides a clear, hands-on approach to help you master the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. With a focus on exceptional patient service, this easy-to-read text stresses comprehension, application, and critical thinking to ensure you are job-ready on Day 1. When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier’s educational EHR (sold separately), you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This worktext helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job.

    • Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals

      • 5th Edition
      • November 26, 2021
      • Susan G. Salvo
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Get complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5th Edition provides concise pathology information, along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. Written by massage therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

    • Pediatric Orthopedics, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 39-1
      • November 25, 2021
      • Mark E. Solomon
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Guest Editor David R. Diduch brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Orthopedics. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Clubfoot, Neurologic foot/ankle, Congenital limb deformities, Tarsal coalitions, and more.

    • Parkinson’s Disease: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management

      • 1st Edition
      • November 17, 2021
      • Fiona Lindop + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Evidence shows that a multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson’s care provides better patient outcomes and is more cost effective. This new title provides a practical guide to this approach, with the perspective of the person living with Parkinson’s firmly at its core. Written by experts in their field and firmly grounded in up-to-date evidence, Parkinson’s Disease: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management addresses multidisciplinary intervention through the various stages of disease, rather than by discipline. It covers all aspects of care, from pharmacological management to non-drug interventions that are helpful for Parkinson’s symptoms. This book is unique in its holistic approach to the patient and their family, and will help all members of the team to implement a biopsychosocial model of health that puts the person with Parkinson’s at the centre of care.

    • The Complete Medical Scribe

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 16, 2021
      • ABC Scribes, LTD
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Expand your career opportunities with this concise, all-in-one guide to a dynamic and growing healthcare career! The Complete Medical Scribe: A Guide to Accurate Documentation, 3rd Edition provides the information you need to document patient health records accurately, thoroughly, and efficiently. Coverage includes activities such as creating a note, recording a patient history and review of systems, documenting diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and noting follow-ups for labs or imaging. A strong foundational knowledge of anatomy and body systems is emphasized. Written by two medical doctors in conjunction with the experts at ABC Scribes, this comprehensive resource will prepare you to become an essential member of the healthcare team in a variety of settings.

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