Introduction to Health Science 2e, Online Textbook
Introduction to Health Science delivers up-to-date health science content to high school students and supports instructors in teaching an introduction to the careers in health science. Written specifically for the high school market, the structure of the text presents the content in a student-friendly lesson-based approach. Content broken into smaller chunks to make content more manageable for students. The content is organized to make it easier than ever for instructors to teach according to the National Health Science standards. An abundance of instructor materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, and pacing guides increase instructors’ success in translating technical material to high school students. Students will stay engaged with study aids, such as video clips, image labeling practice, activities, extensive assessment opportunities, and connections to HOSA—Future Health Professionals.
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Introduction to Health Science 2e, Online Textbook
- Introduction to Health Science
- Copyright © 2024 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments and Reviewers
- New to This Edition
- HOSA—Future Health Professionals
- Guided Tour
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Feature Contents
- To the Student
- Unit 1 Welcome to the Field of Health Science
- Chapter 1 The Evolution of Healthcare
- Chapter 2 Safety—A Priority for Health Science Workers
- Unit 2 Career Knowledge and Skills for Health Science
- Chapter 3 Health Science Career Preparation
- Chapter 4 Career Skills in Health Informatics Services
- Chapter 5 Career Skills in Therapeutic Services
- Chapter 6 Career Skills in Diagnostic Services
- Chapter 7 Career Skills in Support Services
- Chapter 8 Career Skills in Biotechnology Research and Development
- Chapter 9 Health Maintenance for Health Professionals and Patients
- HOSA Event Prep: Healthy Lifestyle
- Connect with Your Reading
- Map Your Reading
- Lesson 9.1 Physical Health, Wellness, and Self-Care Practices
- Lesson 9.2 Public Health and Preventive Care Strategies
- Lesson 9.3 Mental and Behavioral Health
- Lesson 9.4 Holistic Health and Wellness Practices
- Chapter 9 Review and Assessment
- Chapter 10 Preparing for Healthcare Employment
- Unit 3 Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Health Science
- Chapter 11 Communication
- HOSA Event Prep: Prepared Speaking
- Connect with Your Reading
- Map Your Reading
- Lesson 11.1 Speaking and Listening Skills
- Lesson 11.2 Reading and Writing Skills
- Lesson 11.3 Observation Skills
- Lesson 11.4 Barriers to Communication
- Lesson 11.5 Developing Cultural Competence
- Chapter 11 Review and Assessment
- Chapter 12 Healthcare Technology
- Chapter 13 Medical Math
- HOSA Event Prep: Medical Math
- Connect with Your Reading
- Map Your Reading
- Lesson 13.1 Measurement Systems and Conversions
- Lesson 13.2 Healthcare Tasks That Use Basic Math Skills
- Lesson 13.3 Healthcare Tasks That Use Mathematical Conversions
- Lesson 13.4 Healthcare Tasks That Use Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Chapter 13 Review and Assessment
- Unit 4 Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Science
- Chapter 14 Systems
- Chapter 15 Ethical Issues
- Chapter 16 Legal Issues
- HOSA Event Prep: Medical Law and Ethics
- Connect with Your Reading
- Map Your Reading
- Lesson 16.1 Legal Basics
- Lesson 16.2 Legal Responsibilities and Implications of Tort Law
- Lesson 16.3 Laws Protecting Patient Rights
- Lesson 16.4 Laws Regulating Health and Safety
- Lesson 16.5 Employment Laws
- Chapter 16 Review and Assessment
- Unit 5 Medical Terminology and the Human Body
- Chapter 17 Medical Terminology and Body Organization
- Chapter 18 Body Systems for Support and Movement
- Chapter 19 Body Systems for Transportation and Exchange
- Chapter 20 Body Systems for Regulation and Communication
- Chapter 21 Body Systems for Maintenance and Continuation
- Appendix A Health Science Careers by Personality Type
- Appendix B Bones of the Human Body
- Glossary
- Index