Clinical Medical Assisting: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Practice is a complete resource for clinical medical assistant training. This comprehensive, accessible text provides a thorough education to prepare medical assistant students for clinical practice. Key Topics Professionalism Patient Communication Communication with Health Care Team Medical Terminology Medical Calculations and Conversions Body Systems Preparing Patient Care Areas Patient Intake Vital Signs Correct Techniques Administering Injections and Immunizations Infection Control and Precautions Medical Record and Documentation Paperwork Process Medical Insurance and Coding Pharmacology & Medication Administration Dosage Calculations Specimen Collection Care of Instruments and Equipment Externships and Job Search Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank