Health Careers Today

Find the healthcare career that’s right for you!

Providing a complete overview of 60 of the most popular careers in health care, Health Careers Today, 8th Edition, discusses the roles and responsibilities of different occupations, as well as the skills and competencies required for each job.

Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions.

This edition features new and updated content on job duties and skills, as well as the latest information on healthcare systems, providers, and delivery models.

It’s everything you need to make an informed decision about your future in health care!

• Detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology provide insights into the relevance of the human body to different professions
• Focused career coverage explores high-demand allied health professions
• Content on fundamental health care skills includes basic accounting and electronic health records
• Brain Bytes boxes offer interesting facts and points of interest related to the chapter topic
• Case studies present real-world scenarios for a variety of health careers and practice settings
• Complete coverage meets National Health Science Standards and Common Career Technical Core requirements
• Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include skills videos, career videos, competency skill sheets, an audio glossary, and more

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  Health Care Law and Ethics chapter helps you understand essential legal and ethical issues in health care today

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  Health Care Careers unit features current job descriptions and commonly performed skills for a variety of health occupations

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  Content explores the health care systems, providers, and delivery models related to each career