Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting, 2nd Edition, is designed to give you just the right amount of the essential information you need to prepare for your career as a medical assistant. It covers all of the need-to-know information in an organized, approachable format. The condensed information is perfect for shorter programs of study and as a review tool for certification or re-certification for practicing medical assistants. Full-color and visually oriented, this text presents information in manageable segments that give you all the relevant facts, without being overwhelming. With the most up-to-date information on basic body systems; foundational concepts such as medical terminology, nutrition, and full coverage of office concepts and procedures, you’ll have everything you need to know to begin your Medical Assisting career with confidence.
1. Chapter 40: Introduction to the Physician’s Office Laboratory - p. 511 2. Chapter 41: Phlebotomy - p. 529 3. Chapter 42: Laboratory Testing in the Physician’s Office - p. 546 4. Chapter 43: Understanding Medications - p. 570 5. Chapter 44: Administering Medications - p. 586 6. Chapter 45: Minor Office Surgery - p. 612 7. Chapter 46: Basic First Aid and Medical Office Emergencies - p. 633 8. SECTION SIX: EMPLOYMENT AND BEYOND - p. 647 9. Chapter 47: Beginning Your Job Search - p. 648 10. APPENDICES - p. 658 11. Common Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols - p. 659 12. Common Prefixes and Suffixes - p. 663 13. Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 666 14. English-to-Spanish Guide - p. 667 15. Glossary - p. 668 16. Index - p. 715
Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting, 2nd Edition, is designed to give you just the right amount of the essential information you need to prepare for your career as a medical assistant. It covers all of the need-to-know information in an organized, approachable format. The condensed information is perfect for shorter programs of study and as a review tool for certification or re-certification for practicing medical assistants. Full-color and visually oriented, this text presents information in manageable segments that give you all the relevant facts, without being overwhelming. With the most up-to-date information on basic body systems; foundational concepts such as medical terminology, nutrition, and full coverage of office concepts and procedures, you’ll have everything you need to know to begin your Medical Assisting career with confidence.
1. Chapter 40: Introduction to the Physician’s Office Laboratory - p. 511 2. Chapter 41: Phlebotomy - p. 529 3. Chapter 42: Laboratory Testing in the Physician’s Office - p. 546 4. Chapter 43: Understanding Medications - p. 570 5. Chapter 44: Administering Medications - p. 586 6. Chapter 45: Minor Office Surgery - p. 612 7. Chapter 46: Basic First Aid and Medical Office Emergencies - p. 633 8. SECTION SIX: EMPLOYMENT AND BEYOND - p. 647 9. Chapter 47: Beginning Your Job Search - p. 648 10. APPENDICES - p. 658 11. Common Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols - p. 659 12. Common Prefixes and Suffixes - p. 663 13. Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 666 14. English-to-Spanish Guide - p. 667 15. Glossary - p. 668 16. Index - p. 715