The Professional Medical Assistant
By - Eagle, SharonAN INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR AN INTEGRATED CAREER! Ensure your students' success with their mastery not only of all of the knowledge and skills that lead to CMA or RMA certification, but also the flexibility, versatility, teamwork, and professionalism in the workplace that are the hallmarks of rewarding careers as Medical Assistants. This new textbook uses a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to learning that truly reflects the real world in which MAs practice, whether they're focused on the ‘front' or ‘back' office. HOW IT WORKS. . . Meets the needs of all students and all learning styles—Solitary • Social • Auditory • Visual • Kinesthetic • Oral- Dependent • Writing-Dependent. Offers assessment exercises to help students identify their own learning styles and suggests study strategies for each style. Addresses all the competences required by the AAMA and RMA. Focuses on the attributes of a successful employee and the need for teamwork and flexibility in the workplace, as well as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Features a step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter body systems approach to the clinical competencies, including the relevant examinations and procedures. Structure and Function and Medical Terminology coverage at the beginning of each body system chapter. - Individual chapters on pediatrics and geriatrics as well as bioethics and legal issues. - Charting examples for many of the required skills highlight the importance of accurate documentation. - Extensive pedagogical tools.