Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies

Lindh, Wilburta Q. CMA

Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
ISBN:	1-133-60283-5 (1133602835)
ISBN-13:	978-1-133-60283-5 (9781133602835)
Other Identifier(s):	1-133-60286-X (113360286X)
New Edition:	1-305-96479-9
Old Edition:	1-4354-1914-6
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2014
Publish Date:	05/13
Weight:	6.93 Lbs.
Pages:	1583
Carton Quantity:	6
Subject Class:	HRP (Health Related Professions)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Brandon Hill:	This is a Brandon Hill Title
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	+ Allied Health
Subject Definition:	Physician Assistants
NLM Class:	W 21.5
LC Class:	R697
Abstract:	In today's dynamic health care environment, medical assistants are playing an increasingly important role. DELMAR'S COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES, Fifth Edition, helps you gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this rewarding, rapidly growing field. Known for its thorough coverage, extensive technical detail, and accurate, up-to-date content, this proven book covers clinical tasks such as taking patients' medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining procedures, and assisting care providers during exams, as well as administrative duties including managing patient information, electronic medical records (EMR), insurance documentation, billing, and bookkeeping. In addition, chapter material and learning objectives are clearly mapped to ABHES, CAAHEP, and MAERB competencies, with an increased focus on professionalism and personal effectiveness, to help you hone practical, real-world skills and prepare for certification. The guide also supports effective learning with a variety of online resources to help you make the most of your study time, including interactive quizzes for self-assessment and the popular Critical Thinking Challenge application.