DHO Health Science, 9th Student Edition, 9th Edition

Louise Simmers, M.Ed., Karen Simmers-Nartker, B.S.N., Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, B.B.A., Janet Fuller

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DHO Health Science, 9th Student Edition 9th Edition by Louise Simmers, M.Ed./Karen Simmers-Nartker, B.S.N./Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, B.B.A./Janet Fuller

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Overview

The highly respected DHO HEALTH SCIENCE continues to provide an all-in-one resource to build student excitement about the vast possibilities for a future in healthcare as well as covering introductory knowledge and skills in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the text opens with foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions, including infection control, first aid, legal requirements, and professionalism. Part two covers fundamental entry-level skills for a range of specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, nursing assisting and more. Carefully revised to include current medical issues and technology from the Opioid Epidemic to frozen Stem Cells, the Ninth Edition is updated to current National Healthcare Foundation Standards, HIPPA and OBRA requirements, as well as HOSA student competitions. The ninth edition has also added NEW Case Study Investigations that bookend each chapter and offer students a chance to bring newly learned knowledge to help analyze patient scenarios and make recommendations. Prepare future health care professionals with an extensive learning package that includes an online teacher’s resource kit and instructor’s manual, student workbook, and MindTap, the online learning solution that includes hands-on Learning Lab simulations where concepts come to life via learning activities and videos of patients and medical professionals in decision-making scenarios.

Meet the Authors

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Louise Simmers, M.Ed.

Louise Simmers received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, a coronary care nurse, and an instructor of practical nursing and diversified health occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.

Karen Simmers-Nartker, B.S.N.

Karen Simmers-Nartker graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She has been employed as a nurse in telemetry step-down and in medical, surgical, and neurological intensive care. She is currently employed as a shift coordinator in an open-heart intensive care unit. She has obtained certification from the Emergency Nurses Association for the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and from the American Heart Association for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). In her current position as charge nurse in an ICU, she coordinates patient care and staff assignments; manages interpersonal conflicts among staff and/or patients and family members; is responsible for ensuring quality care to meet the diverse needs of patients and/or family; actively participates in in-services to evaluate new equipment, medications, hospital services and supplies; and teaches and mentors newly employed nurses.

Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, B.B.A.

Sharon Simmers-Kobelak graduated from Miami University (Ohio) with a bachelor of business administration degree. She is currently employed in the educational publishing industry as an integrated solutions specialist. In this position, she assists instructors at private career schools in finding appropriate print and digital materials for classroom instruction. Sharon also provides in-service training for instructors on using digital assets and instructor and student resources. She achieved President's Club status for two years, number-one representative status for one year, and has repeatedly achieved quota in her 20 years in the educational publishing industry.

Janet Fuller

Janet Fuller graduated from Bellevue University, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration. She obtained a Texas LVN nursing license from St. Philip's College and a Texas teaching certification from Region 13 in San Antonio. She has worked as a medical-surgical nurse, a clinic lead nurse, a surgical clinic nurse, and a home health nurse. She developed, owned, and instructed certified nursing assistants with South Texas School of Nurse Aides, LLC. Ms. Fuller is a member of HOSA, of the Career and Technology Association of Texas, and on the board of the Texas Health Occupations Association.

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Case Study Investigation and Conclusion offers a realistic scenario of a patient’s medical case at the beginning and end of each chapter so students can apply new content to make real-world decisions.
Issues in Health Care have been added to discuss timely topics from our modern day culture like the Opioid Crisis and medical marijuana.
Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each chapter give students an opportunity to further investigate content and topics in the reading.
Small Group Activities give students the opportunity to work together to practice newly learned skills in each chapter.
HOSA Connection features highlight applicable HOSA competitive events to engage students in leadership and professional experiences.
Check Point Questions have been added to each section to encourage practice with interpreting medical terms, documentation, and abbreviations and analyzing issues to ensure comprehension before moving on.

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This hands-on, highly practical text includes step-by-step procedures that provide students with detailed guidance on proper techniques related to many health science skills.
Icons highlight chapter content that refers to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and electronic health records (EHRs), as well as cross-curricular skills in math, science, communication, technology and more, drawing students’ attention to information relevant to these important aspects of modern professional practice.
Comprehensive in coverage, this wide-ranging text provides a solid foundation in essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills, legal requirements, and professional standards and appearance, as well as career-specific skills in popular fields like dental assisting, medical assisting, and nurse assisting.
Content conforms to the enhanced National Healthcare Foundation Standards, as well as Industry-Recognized Credentials, and HOSA competitive events so instructors and students alike can be confident in the relevance of chapter material for today’s health science careers.
Review questions for each chapter help assess comprehension of key concepts, while a companion workbook provides additional application questions and evaluation sheets for all covered procedures.
This title fully aligns to the Precision Exams Industry-Recognized Credentials for the NCHSE National Health Science Assessment and the Health Science Fundamentals Exams.
A robust digital package includes varied resources to enhance teaching and learning, including the MindTap® learning solution and a Teacher's Resource Kit (hard copy or digital) with lesson plans, tests, class activities, academic correlations, and visual aids.

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Part 1: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
Chapter 1 History and Trends of Health Care
Chapter 2 Health Care Systems
Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care
Chapter 4 Personal & Professional Qualities of a Health Care Team Member
Chapter 5 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Chapter 6 Medical Terminology
Chapter 7 Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 8 Human Growth and Development
Chapter 9 Geriatric Care
Chapter 10 Cultural Diversity
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Diets
Chapter 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care
Chapter 13 Medical Math
Chapter 14 Promotion of Safety
Chapter 15 Infection Control
Chapter 16 Vital Signs
Chapter 17 First Aid
Chapter 18 Preparing for the World of Work
Part 2: Special Health Care Skills
Chapter 19 Dental Assistant Skills
Chapter 20 Laboratory Assistant Skills
Chapter 21 Medical Assistant Skills
Chapter 22 Nurse Assistant Skills
Chapter 23 Physical Therapy Skills
Chapter 24 Business and Accounting Skills
Appendix A: Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Appendix B: Correlation to National Health Care Foundation Standards
Appendix C: Metric Conversion Charts