Health Science Concepts and Skills, 2nd Edition

Health Science Concepts and Skills covers the knowledge and skills required to prepare students as they begin exploring potential healthcare careers and practicing procedures they will execute on the job. The text covers the academic, professional, and soft skills students will need to succeed in a healthcare career. Coverage of medical math, communication skills, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology allows students to build a strong academic foundation. Students also learn about the healthcare industry today and strategies for finding and maintaining a job in healthcare. Career Exploration features encourage students to explore a variety of healthcare careers and determine which career paths interest them the most, while self-assessment opportunities guide students to careers that best suit their personal strengths. Real Life Scenarios enable students to apply their knowledge to practical, professional challenges while hands-on healthcare procedures are included to introduce students to the basic practical skills they will use as healthcare providers.

• Written specifically for high school students, the chapters in this textbook are divided into lessons, providing content in a manageable format. Study aids, including learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and extensive assessment opportunities increase students’ ability to succeed.
• New HOSA–Future Health Professionals activities encourage student and instructor involvement in HOSA and help prepare students for competitive events.
• This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by Precision Exams, by YouScience and NCHSE National Health Science Standards for Health Science I and II.
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Healthcare Systems
2. Exploring Healthcare Careers
3. Healthcare Laws and Ethics
4. Safety
5. Infection Control
6. Study Skills
7. Communication Skills
8. Employability Skills
9. Medical Math Skills
10. Medical Terminology
11. Anatomy and Physiology
12. Disease
13. Health and Wellness
14. Lifespan Development
15. Healthcare Technology
16. Vital Signs, Height, and Weight
17. First Aid
18. Working in Healthcare
Background Lesson 1: Grammar Review
Background Lesson 2: Math Review

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Text

Front Matter (PDF, 820.98 KB)

Chapter 5 (PDF, 3.83 MB)

Chapter 16 (PDF, 1.99 MB)

Brochure

View Brochure (PDF, 439.81 KB)

Correlations

National Consortium for Health Science Education

Learn more about NCHSE Accreditation and Certification (PDF, 732.51 KB)

NCHSE Essential Healthcare Practices Precision Exam (PDF, 408.43 KB)

NCHSE Foundations of Healthcare Professions Precision Exam (PDF, 418.19 KB)

NCHSE National Health Science Standards (PDF, 377.8 KB)

Texas

CTE: Health Science: Health Science Theory (PDF, 405.37 KB)

About the Author(s)

Jacquelyn Rhine Marshall - for 35 years, has been a medical professional; a medical careers instructor for Regional Occupational Programs, California; a medical writer; and a consultant/writer for the Center for Occupational Research and Development in Austin, Texas. Ms. Marshall has authored several textbooks and written medical course curriculum for the state of California. She has also developed several instructor guides and has edited or contributed to three medical series. Ms. Marshall holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley; California State University, Hayward; and Notre Dame de Namur University.

Sue Roe - Dr. Sue Roe is the principal and senior practice consultant of The Roe Group Enterprises, LLC for over 25 years. Her major focus is on innovative initiatives and programs in the areas of workforce development and enrichment, leadership, holistic practice, competency-based and core curriculum, assessment, and instructional design. She has developed nursing assistant training and continuing education programs and supervised nursing assistant programs at the high school level. She is the current President of the Homeopathic Nurses Association and chair of the University of Arizona College of Nursing Dean’s Strategic Advisory Council. Dr. Roe has diverse administrative experience and is an invited speaker at conferences locally and across the country. She has developed workplace initiatives and academic programs in nursing, allied health, business, and research and has taught for over 35 years at a variety of universities and colleges. She has a doctorate in health policy and administration, graduate level work in education, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing.