Justine Bass and Christine Traxler, M.D.
This wonderful easy to read textbook illuminates the world of the Medical Assistant. Each chapter captures only the important aspects of the medical field that every Medical Assistant should know including front and back office skills. This textbook also includes a handy workbook filled with puzzles, fill-in the blank assignments, matching and much more. There is also a chapter that focuses on professional career development and resume writing!
This is the ideal textbook for students seeking to gain the basic knowledge and skills to become a Medical Assistant.
There is also a handy instructors CD equipped with 27 chapters of lesson plans, test, answer keys, exciting projects and activities! The CD can be purchased separately at www.medicalassistingbasics.com.
Justine Bass has over 10 years experience in the field of education. She has taught pre-school, K-12, and post-secondary students. She has developed several curriculums which received licensing and accredited status.
Mrs. Bass is a Certified Post-Secondary Instructor, and holds a BA degree in Management and Organizational Development. Her passion and zeal for developing career programs coupled with her love for student achievement and turning ideas into goldmines inspired her to write this textbook.
Christine Traxler received her Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota and practiced medicine for 15 years. Ms. Traxler is currently a writer/editor.
Unit 2:
Unit 1: Working in the Medical Field
Chapter 1:
Careers and Professional Development for
Medical Assistants
Overview of basic job specifications for professionals operating as medical assistants is provided in the introductory chapter as well as information about other medical careers found in both hospitals and clinical settings. Educational avenues for advancement along with licensure requirements are located in this chapter as well.
Chapter 2: The Respiratory System
This chapter provides cognitive explanations of the organs that make up the respiratory system; accompanied by an overview of the functionality and mechanics of those organs both separately and as an organ system.
Chapter 3: Vital Signs
A functional definition of the term vital signs is relayed as well as techniques used to measure each. We will discuss how age, gender, and other factors affect these bodily indicators and the importance of reporting accurate information regarding vital signs in practical medicine. Instruments used will be introduced here and these terms will recur throughout the remainder of the text.
Chapter 4: CPR/First Aid/AED
Here we explore the basic tenets of Basic Life Support and CPR, laws regarding aiding injured or afflicted persons in a medical emergency, what articles of clothing are necessary to protect both yourself and others in such an emergency, and finally how to handle exposure to blood pathogens.
