Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies - Hardcover

"I believe that we improved our curriculum by adopting the textbook. On first glance, the textbook provided our students with a gateway to information and skills that are necessary to master to be a competent Medical Assistant." "The text will appeal to and command the attention of students with different learning styles through the use of charts, tables, and figures as well as relevant images. The accompanying workbook is an excellent companion that provides a thorough review and practical scenarios to synthesize chapter concepts."

This comprehensive text helps you develop the critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed as an entry-level medical assistant. Now featuring a streamlined organization for greater effectiveness, the text maintains the easy-to-understand, proven format that has made it a perpetual favorite. The new edition includes an updated, thorough introduction to the structure and function of body systems; the latest information on nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ICD-10; and content aligned and mapped to current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards. Electronic health records have been updated throughout the text, and expanded text highlights now include personal effectiveness topics such as professionalism, teamwork, and time management. Up-to-date and innovative, the Eighth Edition of MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare you for career success and give you a significant advantage in today's competitive marketplace.