Introduction to Health Science Technology, Second Edition, was written to provide the beginning student with an overview of the health care field. This text provides the health science technology student with basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health care careers, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, computer training, leadership, team building skills, and in-depth medical math. - Publisher.

[Pt. N] Workbook to accompany Introduction to Health Science Technology -- [CD-ROM] Electronic classroom manager to accompany Introduction to Health Science Technology -- [pt. X] Correlation. Part 1 : Health care industry and careers. History and trends of health care -- Health care systems -- Careers in health care -- Personal and professional qualities of a health care worker -- Legal and ethical responsibilities -- Part 2 : The human body. Medical terminology -- Anatomy and physiology -- Human growth and development -- Nutrition and diets -- Part 3 : Special considerations in health care. Cultural diversity -- Geriatric care -- Part 4 : Basics of health care. Promotion of safety -- Infection control -- Vital signs -- First aid -- Part 5 : Working in health care. Preparing for the world of work -- Computer technology in health care -- Medical math.