Find the health career that’s right for you! Health Careers Today, 6th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does this book discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills that each health career requires. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of the human body and show how A&P applies to different careers. From experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this edition adds three new chapters, and an Evolve companion website includes exercises and competency skill sheets.

A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore and understand health career options
Over 45 health careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each
Full-color photographs, drawings, and design illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment
Anatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settings
Skill Activities provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience
Review questions and critical thinking questions in each chapter allow you to test your understanding of what you’ve learned
Brain Bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the material
Health Careers in Practice boxes show working professionals in many health careers, featuring personal stories that you can relate to
Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter focus on the key information to be learned
Chapter summaries make it easy to identify and review key content
Updated National Health Care Skills Standards are summarized with the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references
A glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference
Evolve website provides exercises and competency skill sheets for further information, review, and practice
A workbook corresponds to the chapters in the textbook, and features learning activities such as vocabulary practice exercises, medical abbreviation practice exercises, coloring/labeling activities, concept application exercises, laboratory exercises, critical thinking exercises, and online activities. Sold separately

NEW! Three new chapters on professionalism, medical mathematics, and medical terminology provide a firm foundation in health care basics
NEW CPR guidelines meet the 2015 guidelines for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
NEW! Employment strategies have been added to emphasize the skills necessary for retaining a job
NEW! Updated and expanded EHR information reflects the increased role of the electronic health record in health care
NEW! Expanded Culture and Health Care chapter prepares you to care for patients from other cultures and to address cultural differences safely and tactfully
NEW! Coverage of informatics and technology addresses this growing health care career
NEW! Career videos on the Evolve companion website showcase professionals discussing their health care career choices

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