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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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    • Clinical Parasitology

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 20, 2012
      • Elizabeth Zeibig
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 9 2 9 0 0
      Now in full color, the second edition of Clinical Parasitology provides you with all of the information needed to perform, read, and interpret parasitology tests in a clear and understandable way. The user-friendly design, extensive illustrations, pedagogical features and clear descriptions of look-a-like parasites will help you better hone your skills and confidently perform clinical procedures.

    • Physician Coding Exam Review 2013

      • 1st Edition
      • December 11, 2012
      • Carol J. Buck
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 7 4 9 1 3
      Build the confidence to succeed on the AAPC CPC® certification exam and take your medical coding career to the next step with CPC® Coding Exam Review 2013: The Certification Step with ICD-9-CM! Reflecting the expert insight of leading coding educator Carol J. Buck, this complete exam review guides you step-by-step through all of the content covered on the CPC® exam, including anatomy and terminology for each organ system; reimbursement concepts; an overview of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding; and more. Plus, two practice exams and a final exam modeled on the actual CPC® exam simulate the exam experience to give you a head start on certification success.

    • Deep Tissue Massage Treatment

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 17, 2012
      • Jeffrey Simancek
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 7 5 9 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 8 2 2 3 5
      This significantly revised new edition features an easy-to-use format that provides basic theory and assessment of neuromuscular conditions followed by an extensive overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage Ñ including trigger point therapy, friction techniques, myofascial techniques, and stretching. Step-by-step treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions are clearly outlined using detailed descriptions and illustrations side-by-side. Downloadable assessment forms and 90-minutes of video on proper deep tissue massage techniques are included on the companion Evolve website.

    • 2013 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Professional Edition

      • 1st Edition
      • August 27, 2012
      • Carol J. Buck
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 7 5 0 1 9
      Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this ICD-9-CM reference by Carol J. Buck! Maximize your efficiency and effectiveness with Carol J. Buck’s 2013 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2, & 3 — Professional Edition. Combining Netter’s Anatomy artwork and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed by coders for coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference gives you easy access to the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in both physician-based and inpatient coding. Plus, you can take this resource into certification exams for enhanced testing support!

    • Review of Speech and Hearing Sciences

      • 1st Edition
      • October 25, 2012
      • Norman J. Lass
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 4 2 6 3 9
      Get the extra practice you need to master your speech and hearing science classes and pass your credentialing exams. This helpful workbook features variety of interactive anatomic identification exercises, mathematical problem sets, and study questions covering the areas of basic acoustics, acoustics of speech production, respiration, phonation, articulation, and auditory mechanism. Workbook questions mirror the topics specified by ASHA in the Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) Summary Form for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology and information covered on the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Praxis exams to help you stay on course in your study.

    • The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy - 2-Volume Set

      • 1st Edition
      • April 25, 2012
      • Tim Ainslie
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 3 0 3 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 2 8 8 0
      Two-volume set contains: The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 1 Assessment and The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 2 Treatment. A blend of resources providing an insight into the ‘non core’ areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about managing patients in practice areas not previously encountered. Together, both volumes are designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently assessing and treating patients in a range of physiotherapy specialties outside of the ‘core’ areas of practice. Areas covered include paediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and rheumatology. Valuable content is easily accessible in a small portable format which will be an invaluable reference during placements or practice. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the philosophy and the specific assessment processes for each of the 17 practice specialties. A wealth of online learning resources are also available with both Volumes, these include access to case studies, multiple-choice questions and a reference list for each chapter. In addition there is a bank of downloadable photographs and line drawings relating to each of the 17 chapters. Both volumes used together will be an indispensable tool for any physiotherapist.

    • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

      • 5th Edition
      • March 29, 2012
      • Donna Frownfelter + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 9 1 1 7 0
      Providing a solid foundation in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and rehabilitation, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence and Practice, 5th Edition uses the latest scientific literature and research in covering anatomy and physiology, assessment, and interventions. A holistic approach addresses the full spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy from acute to chronic conditions, starting with care of the stable patient and progressing to management of the more complex, unstable patient. Both primary and secondary cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders are covered. In this edition, updates include new, full-color clinical photographs and the most current coverage of techniques and trends in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Edited by Donna Frownfelter and Elizabeth Dean, recognized leaders in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, this resource is ideal for clinicals and for practice.

    • Theory and Practice of Physical Pharmacy

      • 1st Edition
      • June 23, 2011
      • Gaurav Jain
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 8 1 3 1 2 3 2 6 5 1
      A core subject in pharmaceutics, physical pharmacy is taught in the initial semesters of B. Pharm. The methodical knowledge of the subject is required, and is essential, to understand the principles pertaining to design and development of drug and drug products. Theory and Practice of Physical Pharmacy is unique as it fulfils the twin requirements of physical pharmacy students: the authentic text on theoretical concepts and its application including illustrative exercises in the form of practicals.

    • Technique Skills in Chiropractic

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2011
      • David Byfield + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 6 6 3 6
      Technique Skills in Chiropractic covers many common diversified adjustive techniques for all regions of the spine and pelvis using a structured psychomotor skill-based methodology. The book develops logically from general concepts through to biomechanics, posture and motor learning and then to the techniques, using a regional approach that is fully referenced by up-to-date scientific research literature. The basic skills required in order to carry out manipulative procedures safely and effectively are clearly presented, with photographs supporting descriptions of techniques and online video clips showing how to perform them in detail from the beginning to the end of the skill set. Technique Skills in Chiropractic now comes with Pageburst®, which gives readers access to the complete book content electronically. Pageburst® (formerly Evolve eBooks) allows readers to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently.

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