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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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    • Ostéopathie pédiatrique

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 19, 2019
      • Nicette Sergueef
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 6 4 1 0 3
      De la naissance à l’adolescence, l’être humain traverse des périodes cruciales de développement auxquelles l’ostéopathie peut contribuer efficacement en assurant ou restaurant son harmonie. Cet ouvrage offre une synthèse globale et documentée des spécificités de cette prise en charge.En associant approche théorique et pratique, l’auteur aborde les thèmes de la naissance et du nouveau-né, de la croissance et du développement de l’enfant, du concept crânien et des dysfonctions. L’examen du patient est envisagé par le biais de l’anamnèse et du bilan ostéopathique en fonction de l’âge de l’enfant. Les grands principes et les procédures sont d’abord détaillés, puis les présentations cliniques pouvant être traitées par les procédures ostéopathiques sont abordées, avec pour chacune d’elles un protocole de traitement et des conseils aux parents. Les conduites thérapeutiques sont toujours éclairées par l’anatomie, la biomécanique et la neurophysiologie, et agrémentées de nombreuses photos en pratique et de schémas anatomiques.Cette nouvelle édition, entièrement revue et enrichie d’une quarantaine d’illustrations, est augmentée de nouveaux thèmes comme le score d’Apgar, le développement psychomoteur normal, le stress de l’enfant et l’axe hypothalamo-hypophys... les troubles du sommeil et les notions d’efficacité prouvée des tests ostéopathiques. Cet ouvrage didactique et complet permet au praticien d’approfondir ses connaissances sur la spécificité de l’approche ostéopathique en pédiatrie, qui s’inscrit en complément de l’approche médicale.

    • Plunkett's Procedures for the Medical Administrative Assistant

      • 5th Edition
      • December 11, 2019
      • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 7 7 1 7 2 1 9 6 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 1 7 2 1 9 9 8
      Written in a clear, engaging style, Plunkett’s Procedures for the Medical Administrative Assistant, 5th Edition provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's medical office administrative assistants in Canada — whether they work in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. It contains the most current information available in the field, and specifically reflects health care in Canada. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical office administrative assistant, such as good communication, privacy, customer service, stress management, medical transcription, filing, appointment booking, physical and virtual meetings, billing (ICD-10-CA), and more. This new edition covers Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and features an eye-catching new four colour design and a new Evolve companion site with invaluable instructor and student resources.

    • Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Exam Review

      • 4th Edition
      • June 29, 2019
      • James J. Mizner
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 9 7 2 4 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 6 9 4 0 8
      Prepare for success on your certification exam! Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition provides a complete review of core knowledge, thousands of review questions, and nine practice exams – plus a custom online engine that allows for unlimited opportunities to practice specific topics or create unique simulated exams. A bulleted, outline format makes review easier, reinforcing understanding with full-color illustrations, photographs, and summary tables. All questions reflect the latest exam blueprints. This resource provides you comprehensive support every step of the way for entry-level or sterile compounding certification.

    • Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

      • 10th Edition
      • June 23, 2019
      • Douglas S. Gardenhire
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 9 4 6 6 0
      You can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For over 30 years, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology has been considered the preeminent text on the subject. With easy to grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, the 10th edition simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. As in previous editions, Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to this edition is a Clinical Connections feature that helps you to connect lessons from the book with the clinical setting. Rau’s truly is the best source for preparing you for success on your exams and in professional practice!

    • Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

      • 7th Edition
      • November 6, 2019
      • Stephen Polgar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 7 4 9 3 6
      Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.

    • Phlebotomy

      • 5th Edition
      • July 26, 2019
      • Robin S. Warekois + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 6 4 2 6 6 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 6 4 2 6 7 5
      Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.

    • Motor Speech Disorders

      • 4th Edition
      • October 13, 2019
      • Joseph R. Duffy
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 3 0 5 4 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 5 0 5 1 2
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Communication Sciences & Disorders**Ensure you’re up to speed with the most recent findings in motor speech disorders. One of the most trusted sources on this topic, Motor Speech Disorders integrates the latest neurological research with the realities of clinical practice. The fourth edition is divided into three sections which focus on substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and finally managing various treatment types. Additionally, new research on the neurologic organization of motor control, causes of motor speech disorders, and advances in the medical and behavioral management of specific disorders is incorporated throughout. Supported by a robust evolve site, this outstanding, evidence-based resource provides everything you need to become a skilled clinical practitioner.

    • Assistive Technologies

      • 5th Edition
      • November 8, 2019
      • Albert M. Cook + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 2 3 3 8 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 5 2 3 3 7 0
      Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Al Cook, Sue Hussey and Jan Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles & Practice, 5th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This new text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. It features over 30 new photos and illustrations, as well as, updated chapters and case studies that reflect current technology.

    • Fallbuch Sprachtherapie Neurologie, Geriatrie und Akutrehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • September 18, 2019
      • Katrin Eibl
      • German
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 4 5 4 8 1 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 1 8 1 6 4 1
      Der Sprachtherapeut erfährt alles über die Möglichkeiten der Sprachtherapie bei neurologischen Störungen. Die Fälle schildern Sprach-, Sprech- oder Schluckstörungen, Hirnnervenlähmungen oder geriatrische Störungen nach Schlaganfall, Hirnblutung, Tumor oder bei Demenz –– von Ersteindruck über Diagnostik bis hin zu den verschiedenen evidenzbasierten Therapiemöglichkeite... Aus dem Inhalt: Chronische Broca Aphasie mit Agrammatismus / Diagnostik und Therapie bei bilingualer Aphasie / Sprachapraxie bei Gliom / Dysphagie bei Wallenbergsyndrom / Aspirationspneumonie bei beginnender Demenz / Akinetische Krise mit Dysarthrie und Dysphagie bei Morbus Parkinson.

    • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation

      • 4th Edition
      • July 6, 2019
      • Kevin K. Chui + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 6 7 6 9 1 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 6 1 0 1 8 6
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Orthopedics**Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it’s a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike.

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