Careers Today

• Mosby Inc.

Find the career that’s right for you! Careers Today, 6th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does this book discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills that each career requires. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of the human body and show how A&P applies to different careers. From experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this edition adds three new chapters, and an Evolve companion website includes new career videos, animations, exercises, and more. * A clear, easy-to-read approach makes it easy to explore and understand career options.* Over 45 careers are discussed, including the requirements and roles and responsibilities of each. * Full-color photographs, drawings, and design illustrate concepts, techniques, and equipment. * Anatomy and Physiology unit covers all of the body systems, and applies A&P to various career settings. * Skill Activities provide the rtunity to obtain hands-on experience. * Review questions and critical thinking questions in each chapter allow you to test your understanding of what you’ve learned. * Brain Bytes reinforce concepts and keep you engaged in the material. * Careers in Practice boxes show working professionals in many careers, featuring personal stories that you can relate to. * Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter focus on the key information to be learned. * Chapter summaries make it easy to identify and review key content. * Updated National Care Skills Standards are summarized with the specific number and name of each national standard covered in that chapter, along with page references. * A glossary includes all key terms and definitions for quick reference. * Evolve website provides exercises, new career videos, animations, and competency skill sheets for further information, review, and practice. * A workbook corresponds to the chapters in the textbook, and features learning activities such as vocabulary practice exercises, medical abbreviation practice exercises, coloring/labeling activities, concept application exercises, laboratory exercises, critical thinking exercises, and online activities. Sold separately. * NEW! Three new chapters on professionalism, medical mathematics, and medical terminology provide a firm foundation in care basics.* NEW CPR guidelines meet the 2015 guidelines for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. * NEW! Employment strategies have been added to emphasize the skills necessary for retaining a job. * NEW! Updated and expanded EHR information reflects the increased role of the electronic record in care. * NEW! Expanded Culture and Care chapter prepares you to care for patients from other cultures and to address cultural differences safely and tactfully. * NEW! Coverage of informatics and technology addresses this growing care career. * NEW! Career videos on the Evolve companion website showcase professionals discussing their care career choices.