Gain the professional knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Today's Medical Assistant , 5th Edition helps you master the clinical and administrative procedures performed in this ever-expanding role. With guidelines reflecting the latest CAAHEP competencies, this resource uses videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn key medical assisting skills such as measuring vital signs, administering medications, bandaging, venipuncture, and assisting with minor office surgery. It also covers administrative skills such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and basic medical coding, and provides a solid foundation in A&P. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this book has everything you need to develop competency and prepare for certification. NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies ensures that you master the medical assistant's role in today's patient care. NEW photos and illustrations showcase the modern medical office including new procedures, equipment, and supplies, along with workforce diversity. NEW content includes topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, gloving and masking procedures, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalism. NEW! Updated practice exam s on the Evolve website are included for CMA, RMA, and other certifications.
More than 120 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include the underlying principles of each technique, along with guidelines for documentation. Case studies help you learn how to respond to situations you will encounter in the medical office, asking What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do? Learning aids in each chapter include learning objectives and related procedures, a chapter outline, and key terms. Memories from Practicum and Putting It All into Practice features provide memorable biographical profiles of medical assistants, helping you connect with future practice. Patient Coaching boxes help you provide effective patient education. Focus on vocabulary includes pronunciations, word parts, and definitions, plus a glossary for easy reference. Procedure videos and learning activities on Evolve provide engaging, interactive practice with clinical and administrative skills.