Health Unit Coordinator

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A programmed, frame-based learning approach breaks must-know content into small, student-friendly sections to make the information easier to master. "Word Elements" tables, accompanied by exercises, develop the ability to recognize word parts and build new terms. "Medical Record Activities" feature case studies and critical-thinking exercises that illustrate how terminology is used in the real world and include activities for patient diagnosis and evaluation. A free bookmark lets students cover the answers on the page as they respond to each question. Section Reviews reinforce what students have learned; assess their mastery; and identify areas for additional study Full-color illustrations depict human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical treatments to make their associated medical terms easy to understand. Spanish translations appear in the Appendix for quick reference

Medical Language Lab

Lessons correspond to the chapters in the text. Integrated ebook with highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking capabilities lets students study from a laptop, tablet, or mobile device for review and study on the go. The "Pretest" creates personalized Study Plans, identifying the lessons where students need to focus their study time. "Pronunciation Guides" let students practice their speaking skills by listening to audio files linked to definitions from Taber's, the bestselling dictionary for health care students. "Critical Listening" features audio recordings followed by questions to develop understanding of language in context and the ability to respond appropriately. Lecture videos present must-know concepts along with learning style tips to identify the ways students learn best. Practice Exercises reinforce the lessons in the text to build knowledge of medical terminology. The "Student Lesson Gradebook" tracks their progress through each lesson and the grade they have earned, while identifying areas for additional study. The "Student Activity Gradebook" drills down to show student performance on specific assignments and tracks how long it takes you to complete each one.