Introduction to Health Science Technology

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.

Preface
How to Use
PART 1: HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND CAREERS
Ch. 1: History and Trends of Health Care
Ch. 2: Health Care Systems
Ch. 3: Careers in Health Care
Ch. 4: Personal and Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker
Ch. 5: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
PART 2: THE HUMAN BODY
Ch. 6: Medical Terminology
Ch. 7: Anatomy and Physiology
Ch. 8: Human Growth and Development
Ch. 9: Nutrition and Diets
PART 3: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HEALTH CARE
Ch 10: Cultural Diversity
Ch. 11: Geriatric Care
PART 4: BASICS OF HEALTH CARE
Ch. 12: Promotion of Safety
Ch. 13: Infection Control
Ch. 14: Vital Signs
Ch. 15: First Aid
PART 5: WORKING IN HEALTH CARE
Ch. 16: Preparing for the World of Work
Ch. 17: Computer Technology in Health Care
Ch. 18: Medical Math

Appendix A: Career and Technical Student Organizations
Appendix B: Correlation to National health Care Skill Standards
Glossary
References
Index