{"product_id":"saunders-textbook-of-medical-assisting-9780721695723","title":"Saunders Textbook of Medical Assisting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and visually appealing text covers all aspects of both the AAMA and AMT national curricula for medical assisting  including medical terminology  anatomy \u0026amp; physiology  and pathophysiology. The text is written in a reader-friendly style  and integrates features designed to foster a greater awareness for students of the consequences of their actions on the job  as well as to develop greater empathy for the patients experience. A recurring Ripples on the Pond analogy emphasizes this ripple  or consequences effect. Case scenarios at the beginning of chapters challenge students to put the chapter content into a real-world perspective  with follow-up questions at the end of chapters that are designed for self-reflection  homework assignments  or class discussion. An integrated package includes an interactive skills software program in the text  a student workbook with recall  application  and critical thinking exercises  a complete instructors package  and a companion website. A Ripples on the Pond theme is designed to help students become more aware of the consequences and the cause-and-effect of their actions on the job. This theme is reinforced visually  and in content features throughout the text. Patient-Centered Professionalism boxes throughout chapters help students think about the chapter content in the perspective of the patients experience so they can develop empathy for the patient and consider how their actions will be experienced by the patient. Coverage of national curriculum competencies  with a listing of the AAMA and RMA competencies in the instructors package. A correlation grid of chapter objectives to curriculum competencies assures complete compliance with accreditation requirements. Two special chapters on student skills and employment provide excellent advice on how to get the most out of the learning experience  and how to get a job and succeed in ones career. Coverage is included of the three prerequisites of any medical assisting program: medical terminology  A\u0026amp;P  and pathology  making this an all-encompassing text that renders the purchase of additional texts unnecessary. Heavily illustrated step-by-step procedures  with charting examples and rationales  promote better understanding of how to properly perform all clinical and administrative procedures. Weighted competency checklists for all skills are in the student workbook. What Would You Do? case studies presented at the beginning of each chapter are revisited at the chapter end  along with questions to help students develop their critical thinking skills. These scenarios and questions also make excellent class or small-group discussions  or homework assignments. Suggested responses are in the instructors package. For Further Exploration boxes suggest topics for further Internet research. Internet research activities are available in the student workbook  with active links on the companion website that are organized by chapter. Summary Keys offer a bulleted review of important points for each learning objective  reinforcing the content students must master for each chapter. Companion online course follows a generic organizational structure  with reading assignments keyed to the Klieger textbook. This course can either stand alone as true distance education courses  or can be used effectively to reinforce a traditional classroom course. An online mentor steps students through a virtual externship as they meet realistic patients  physicians  and co-workers while learning the basic theory and practicing the key curriculum skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45656171675701,"sku":"ByrdShop_0721695728","price":104.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780721695723.jpg?v=1781964528","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/saunders-textbook-of-medical-assisting-9780721695723","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}