Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology
Master the clinical and administrative competencies you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 2nd Edition covers the administrative and clinical knowledge, skills, and procedures that are essential to patient care. A reader-friendly approach and focus on foundational content — including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic math calculations, and soft skills — provide a solid foundation for the key skills and procedures at the heart of Medical Assisting practice. An applied learning approach organizes content around realistic case scenarios. The 2nd edition adds coverage of intravenous procedures, catheterization, and limited-scope radiography to address competencies approved in many states. This practical text will prepare you to launch a successful Medical Assisting career!

  • Easy-to-understand writing style is appropriate for all levels of learners in all types of Medical Assisting programs.
  • Emphasis on foundational content includes in-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic math calculations, and job readiness to build a strong base of knowledge.
  • Illustrated, step-by-step procedure boxes demonstrate how to perform and document key administrative and clinical skills.
  • Content supports Medical Assisting certification test plans to help you prepare for board examinations.
  • Real-world scenario in each chapter presents a situation for you to follow as you read through the material, helping you understand and apply key concepts as they are presented.
  • Learning features include key terms and definitions, Being Professional boxes, study tips, critical thinking exercises, and review and summary sections, all focusing on developing the soft skills that employers seek when hiring.
  • Chapter learning tools include terms with definitions, study tips, critical thinking boxes, and review and summary sections.
  • Medical Terminology boxes highlight chapter-related medical terms to help you learn word parts, pronunciation, and definitions.
  • Evolve website includes skills videos, chapter quizzes, five practice certification exams, and a portfolio builder.
  • NEW chapters on intravenous procedures and limited-scope radiography provide coverage of expanded Medical Assisting functions approved in many states.
  • NEW! Expanded content addresses behavioral health, catheterization procedures, disease states, medical office organization, expanding MA roles, and more.
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Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology
Master the clinical and administrative competencies you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 2nd Edition covers the administrative and clinical knowledge, skills, and procedures that are essential to patient care. A reader-friendly approach and focus on foundational content — including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic math calculations, and soft skills — provide a solid foundation for the key skills and procedures at the heart of Medical Assisting practice. An applied learning approach organizes content around realistic case scenarios. The 2nd edition adds coverage of intravenous procedures, catheterization, and limited-scope radiography to address competencies approved in many states. This practical text will prepare you to launch a successful Medical Assisting career!

  • Easy-to-understand writing style is appropriate for all levels of learners in all types of Medical Assisting programs.
  • Emphasis on foundational content includes in-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic math calculations, and job readiness to build a strong base of knowledge.
  • Illustrated, step-by-step procedure boxes demonstrate how to perform and document key administrative and clinical skills.
  • Content supports Medical Assisting certification test plans to help you prepare for board examinations.
  • Real-world scenario in each chapter presents a situation for you to follow as you read through the material, helping you understand and apply key concepts as they are presented.
  • Learning features include key terms and definitions, Being Professional boxes, study tips, critical thinking exercises, and review and summary sections, all focusing on developing the soft skills that employers seek when hiring.
  • Chapter learning tools include terms with definitions, study tips, critical thinking boxes, and review and summary sections.
  • Medical Terminology boxes highlight chapter-related medical terms to help you learn word parts, pronunciation, and definitions.
  • Evolve website includes skills videos, chapter quizzes, five practice certification exams, and a portfolio builder.
  • NEW chapters on intravenous procedures and limited-scope radiography provide coverage of expanded Medical Assisting functions approved in many states.
  • NEW! Expanded content addresses behavioral health, catheterization procedures, disease states, medical office organization, expanding MA roles, and more.
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Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology

Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology

by Brigitte Niedzwiecki RN, MSN, RMA
Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology

Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals: Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology

by Brigitte Niedzwiecki RN, MSN, RMA

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Overview

Master the clinical and administrative competencies you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 2nd Edition covers the administrative and clinical knowledge, skills, and procedures that are essential to patient care. A reader-friendly approach and focus on foundational content — including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic math calculations, and soft skills — provide a solid foundation for the key skills and procedures at the heart of Medical Assisting practice. An applied learning approach organizes content around realistic case scenarios. The 2nd edition adds coverage of intravenous procedures, catheterization, and limited-scope radiography to address competencies approved in many states. This practical text will prepare you to launch a successful Medical Assisting career!

  • Easy-to-understand writing style is appropriate for all levels of learners in all types of Medical Assisting programs.
  • Emphasis on foundational content includes in-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic math calculations, and job readiness to build a strong base of knowledge.
  • Illustrated, step-by-step procedure boxes demonstrate how to perform and document key administrative and clinical skills.
  • Content supports Medical Assisting certification test plans to help you prepare for board examinations.
  • Real-world scenario in each chapter presents a situation for you to follow as you read through the material, helping you understand and apply key concepts as they are presented.
  • Learning features include key terms and definitions, Being Professional boxes, study tips, critical thinking exercises, and review and summary sections, all focusing on developing the soft skills that employers seek when hiring.
  • Chapter learning tools include terms with definitions, study tips, critical thinking boxes, and review and summary sections.
  • Medical Terminology boxes highlight chapter-related medical terms to help you learn word parts, pronunciation, and definitions.
  • Evolve website includes skills videos, chapter quizzes, five practice certification exams, and a portfolio builder.
  • NEW chapters on intravenous procedures and limited-scope radiography provide coverage of expanded Medical Assisting functions approved in many states.
  • NEW! Expanded content addresses behavioral health, catheterization procedures, disease states, medical office organization, expanding MA roles, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780323824552
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 12/17/2021
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 1504
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brigitte Niedzwiecki began her healthcare career as a nurse, working in the hospital with surgical and pediatric patients and also in urgent care. After obtaining her master’s degree in nursing, Brigitte worked in patient and staff education, as a software trainer, and as a nurse educator before transitioning into education. She has been the Medical Assisting program director at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin for nearly 20 years, during which time she has participated in reviewing and writing and has helped develop state and national Medical Assisting curricula. She is also lead author of Kinn’s Medical Assisting Fundamentals, a related MA core text designed primarily for programs that do not offer a separate A&P course and are focused on certification.

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology

 

Medical Terminology Basics

 

Anatomy and Pathology Basics

 

Skeletal System

 

Muscular System

 

Integumentary System

 

Nervous System

 

Endocrine System

 

Sensory System

 

Blood

 

Cardiovascular System

 

Lymphatic System and Immunity

 

Respiratory System

 

Digestive System

 

Urinary System

 

Reproductive System

 

Behavioral Health

Unit 2: Professional Medical Assistant

 

Professionalism in Healthcare

 

Applied Interpersonal Communication

 

Legal Basics

 

Healthcare Laws

 

Healthcare Ethics

Unit 3: Administrative Ambulatory Care

 

The Health Record

 

Telephone Techniques

 

Scheduling and Reception

 

Technology

 

Written Communication

 

Daily Operations

 

Health Insurance Basics

 

Diagnostic Coding Basics

 

Procedural Coding Basics

 

Billing and Reimbursement

 

Accounts, Collections, and Banking

Unit 4: Basic Clinical Procedures

 

Infection Control

 

Vital Signs

 

Patient Interview

 

Physical Examination

 

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

 

Assisting in Pediatrics

 

Assisting in Geriatrics

 

Surgical Equipment and Supplies

 

Surgical and Special Procedures

Unit 5: Advanced Clinical Procedures

 

Patient Coaching with Health Promotion

 

Patient Coaching with Nutrition

 

Patient Coaching with Rehabilitation

 

Pharmacology Math

 

Pharmacology Basics

 

Administering Medication

 

NEW! Intravenous Procedures

 

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

 

NEW! Radiology Basics

 

Medical Emergencies

Unit 6: Medical Laboratory

 

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

 

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

 

Assisting in Blood Collection

 

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

 

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Unit 7: Employment Seeking

 

Career Development

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