Primary Navigation
Want to create or adapt books like this? Learn more about how Pressbooks supports open publishing practices.
Book Contents Navigation
About the Project
About the Book
1.1 Careers in Healthcare
Anita Hedlund
1.2 The U.S. Healthcare System
1.3 A Day in the Life: Patient-Centered Care
1.4 Chapter Conclusion
1.5 References
2.1 Introduction to Healthcare Settings
Brandon Censon MPH, CPH, RRT-NPS, CPFT, CPT
2.2 Inpatient Care
2.3 Emergency and Urgent Care
2.4 Long-Term Care
2.5 Outpatient Care
2.6 Homecare
2.7 Community and Public Health
2.8 Chapter Conclusion
2.9 References
3.1 Social Determinants of Health
Katie Baker
3.2 Public Health
3.3 Racism and its Effects on Health
3.4 Chapter Conclusion
3.5 References
4.1 Overview of Healthcare Law and Ethics
Christine Malone, EdD
4.2 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals
4.3 Medical Malpractice
4.4 Workplace Laws
4.5 Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace
4.6 Chapter Conclusion
4.7 References
5.1 Introduction to Direct Patient Care
Karen Piette, MHS, CMA and Kristen Hosey
5.2 Standard Precautions
5.3 Medical Assistant
5.4 Nursing
5.5 Physical Therapy Assistant
5.6 Respiratory Therapy
5.7 Surgical Technology
5.8 Chapter Conclusion
5.9 References
6.1 Introduction to the Prehospital Medical System
Karen Piette, MHS, CMA
6.2 The Basic Components of Prehospital Medicine
6.3 The Public Service Access Point (911 Dispatch) in Prehospital Medicine
6.4 Prehospital Medicine Settings
6.5 Modes of Transportation
6.6 EMS Requirements and Qualifications
6.7 Continuing Medical Education
6.8 A Day in the Life of a Paramedic
6.9 Chapter Conclusion
6.10 References
7.1 Introduction to Imaging and Diagnostics
7.2 Cardiovascular Technologist
7.3 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
7.4 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
7.5 Radiologic Technologists
7.6 Laboratory Services
7.7 Chapter Conclusion
7.8 References
8.1 Introduction to Healthcare Administration and Informatics
8.2 Medical Billing and Coding
8.3 Health Information Technology and Management
8.4 Patient Advocate
8.5 Clinical Director and Office Manager
8.6 Healthcare Administration
8.7 Chapter Conclusion
8.8 References
9.1 Dental Health
9.2 Dental Assistant
9.3 Dental Hygienist
9.4 Denturist
9.5 Chapter Conclusion
9.6 References
10.1 Introduction to Additional Careers in Allied Health
10.2 Health Educators
10.3 Substance Use Disorder Professional
10.4 Pharmacy Technician
10.5 Medical Interpreter
10.6 Social Worker
10.7 Chapter Conclusion
10.8 References
11.1 Introduction to Professionalism
11.2 Attitude
11.3 Accountability
11.4 Service
11.5 Etiquette
11.6 Professional Communication
11.7 Professional Values
11.8 Professional Development
11.9 Chapter Conclusion
11.10 References
12.1 Communication is Key!
12.2 Communicating With Patients: Building Trust and Rapport
12.3 Sharing Information With Other Providers
12.4 Introduction to Medical Charting
12.5 Basic Medical Shorthand
12.6 Chapter Conclusion
12.7 References
13.1 Educational Success Strategies
13.2 Reaching Out for Help
13.3 Chapter Conclusion
13.4 References
14.1 The Job Search
Kristen Hosey
14.2 The Application
14.3 The Interview
14.4 The Job Offer
14.5 Chapter Conclusion
14.6 References
Appendix 1: Chapter Question Answers
Appendix 2: Examples of licensed specialties in Washington State: A to Z
Appendix 3: Professional Organizations
Appendix 4: Certifying Organizations
Appendix 5: Find Accredited Programs
Appendix 6: Programs In Washington State
Appendix 7: Hospital and Clinical Settings Professional Organizations
Appendix 8: Terms Relating to Procedures and Specialties
Appendix 9: Glossary
Appendix 10: About the Authors
Previous/next navigation
Introduction to Healthcare Professions Copyright © by SBCTC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.