Introduction to the Health Professions, Fifth Edition, continues to bring comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. The Fifth Edition of this popular text outlines more than 70 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries. It provides a thorough review of the U.S. health care delivery system, analyzing the challenges within the system as demographics change and the demand for health care increases while the work force numbers decline. Written specifically for students who plan to become health care professionals, this text will give you all the information you need for a successful career!
New to the Fifth Edition:
- New Companion Web Site!
- Thoroughly updated chapters
- Completely new chapters on:
- Nursing
- Communication Impairments
- Emergency Medical Services
- Imagining Modalities
- Social Workers
- Physical Therapy
- Technologists and Technicians
- Therapists and Assistants
- Veterinary Medicine
- Updated Instructor Resources
See additional resources for sample chapters and a complete guide on what's new to the 5th edition!
Key Features of the Fifth Edition:
- Outlines more than 75 careers!
- Appendices on salaries, career information, resumes and job hunting
- Key terms and objectives for each chapter
- Career advice and descriptions to help students find the best profession for them
- Invaluable career specifics and resources
