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Medical Assisting, 8th Edition

Michelle Blesi

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MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES UPDATE, Eighth Edition, delivers the critical cognitive (knowledge base), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behaviors) for entry-level medical assistants in an easy-to-understand and proven format. Newly organized for greater effectiveness, the text also includes the latest in Nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ICD-10 and updated electronic health records throughout the entire text. In addition, the text highlights have been expanded with personal growth topics like professionalism, teamwork and time management. Updated and innovative, the 8th edition of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies uses multiple in-text features and exclusive technology products to prepare students for a successful career in medical assisting, and give them a significant advantage in today's competitive marketplace. Additionally, the 8th edition is aligned and mapped to the current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards. The updated printing of the eighth edition includes new ICD-10 coding information, as well as revised and updated coding content.

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Michelle Blesi

Michelle Blesi, MA, CMA (AAMA), is a full-time faculty member and Program Director at Century Community College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Michelle has over 35 years of combined experience in the health care industry and the education field. The author of MEDICAL ASSISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCIES textbook and SME on several other allied health titles and ancillary products, including MOSS and CTC 3.0, Michelle enjoys bringing her career experience into the classroom and making a difference in students' lives. In addition to being Program Director, she teaches both Clinical and Laboratory courses and Administrative Procedures for Medical Assistants, both traditional and online. Additionally, she is the practicum coordinator and oversees the clinical externships for the program. Michelle has been awarded the Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator Award, Golden Apple Award and Exemplary Faculty Member during her tenure at the college.

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  • New chapters covering the Office Environment, Computers and Equipment, Specialty Exams and Other Procedures, Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community and Managing the Office to familiarize students with day-to-day competencies that will add to their value and marketability as future medical assistants.
  • 8 NEW procedures and many newly revised procedures covering general, administrative, and clinical competencies.
  • Insightful, In-Text Features such as expanded Clinical Pearl and Patient Education boxes that bring real-world perspectives to the readings.
  • Streamlined organization with curriculum mapping to meet the latest curriculum standards for programmatic accreditation and, mapping tools in procedures, Competency Checklists, and the Instructor's Manual for easy instructor reference.
  • Extensive updates on electronic health records including documentation throughout the entire text.
  • Updated information on the Affordable Care Act, Nutrition, and PCMH.
  • Expanded, current coverage including professionalism, teamwork, time management, workplace readiness, fundamentals of psychology, updated and expanded electronic health records throughout entire text, safety in the medical office, updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans including ChooseMyPlate.gov and more.
  • Restructured Laboratory Procedures Unit designed to correlate with the flow process in a real clinic and laboratory setting.
  • The updated printing of the eighth edition includes new ICD-10 coding information, as well as revised and updated coding content.

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  • Essential updated coverage of Anatomy and Physiology that includes medical terminology, diagnostic tests, diseases and disorders, and treatments.
  • Expanded boxes highlight the body systems throughout the lifespan and interrelationships with other systems.
  • Extensive updated color photos, illustrations, charts, and tables visually supplement the reading materials throughout the text.
  • Updated and expanded Patient Education boxes throughout the text show students the important issues to discuss with patients before and during tests and examinations.
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Table of Contents

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Section 1: MEDICAL ASSISTING FOUNDATIONS
Part 1: Health Care Roles and Responsibilities.
1. The Medical Assistant.
2. The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment, Past and Present.
Part 2: Medical Law and Ethics.
3. Legal Issues.
4. Ethical Issues.
Part 3: Professional Communications.
5. Verbal and Nonverbal Communications.
6. Applying Communication Skills.
Section 2: STRUCTURE AND FUNCATION OF THE BODY
Part 4: Medical Terminology.
Chapter 7: Introduction to Medical Terminology
Chapter 8: Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems
Part 5: Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body.
9. Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure.
10. The Nervous System.
11. The Senses.
12. The Integumentary System.
13. The Skeletal System.
14. The Muscular System.
15. The Respiratory System.
16. The Circulatory System.
17. The Immune System.
18. The Digestive System.
19. The Urinary System.
20. The Endocrine System.
21. The Reproductive System.
Section 3: THE FRONT OFFICE.
Part 6: Business Communications.
22. Telephone Communications.
23. Written Communications.
24. Operating Computers and Office Equipment.
Part 7: Beginning the Patient’s Record.
25. Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients.
26. The Medical Record, Documentation, and Filing.
Part 8: Medical Insurance and Coding.
27. Health Insurance.
28. Procedural and Diagnostic Coding.
Part 9: Billing and Payment for Medical Services.
29. Patient Accounts.
30. Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments.
31. Patient Billing, Posting Patient Payments, and Collecting Fees.
Part 10: Banking and Accounting Procedures.
32. Banking Procedures.
33. Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures.
Section 4: THE BACK OFFICE.
Part 11: Preparing for Clinical Procedures.
34. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis.
35. The Medical History and Patient Screening.
36. Body Measurements and Vital Signs.
37. Preparing for Examinations.
Part 12: Assisting with Examinations.
38. The Physical Exam.
39. Specialty Exams and Other Procedures.
40. OB/GYN Examinations.
41. Pediatric Examinations.
Part 13: Laboratory Procedures.
42. The Physician’s Office Laboratory.
43. Specimen Collection and Processing.
44. Blood Specimen Collection.
45. Diagnostic Testing.
Part 14: Cardiology and Radiology Procedures.
46. Cardiology Procedures.
47. Radiology Procedures.
Part 15: Minor Surgical Procedures.
48. Preparing for Surgery.
49. Assisting with Minor Surgery.
Part 16: Medication Administration Procedures.
50. Pharmacology Fundamentals.
51. Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, and Dosage Calculations.
52. Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications.
53. Administering Injections and Immunizations.
Part 17: First Aid and Responding to Emergencies.
54. Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community.
55. First Aid for Accidents and Injuries.
Part 18: Rehabilitation and Healthy Living.
56. Rehabilitation.
57. Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living.
Section 5: PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT.
Part 19: Workplace Readiness.
58. Practicum and the Job Search.
59. Maintaining the Office Environment.

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