Diversified Health Occupations, 6th Edition - Hardcover

Simmers, Louise M

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1401814565 ISBN 13: 9781401814564

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2003

Synopsis

Diversified Health Occupations, 6th edition provides the health occupations student with the basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health occupations. The sixth edition provides updated information on CPR, standard precautions and OBRA regulations. Additional emphasis has been placed on dealing with cultural diversity, technological advances, and legal responsibilities. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills and professional standards and appearance are covered as well.

About this title

About the Author:

Louise Simmers received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, a coronary care nurse, and an instructor of practical nursing and diversified health occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.

Review:

This beginning textbook outlines the knowledge and personal qualities required to work in health care, then identifies the skills specific to each health occupation. The sixth edition adds short sections on teamwork, leadership, stress, time management, and internet searches. - Book News Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1401814565
• ISBN 13: 9781401814564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 896