Working in Community Health: Foundations for a Successful Career

ISBN : 9781284234862

Author : Karen (Kay) M. Perrin

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Year : 2024

Language : English

Type : Book

Description : Working in Community Health: Foundations for a Successful Career prepares and trains current and future community health workers for employment in this rapidly expanding field. This first-of-its kind text provides the knowledge required for developing effective employment skills, understanding basic anatomy and physiology of common chronic diseases, accessing and understanding health knowledge, developing a resume, and interviewing proficiency. Written at a community college literacy level and provides an overarching foundation for several public health and clinical careers, such as nursing, health education, physician assistant, and counseling. In four sections, the book covers: Community Health Workers in the Community; Health and Disease; Aspects of Aging; and Health Care, Ethics and Professionalism Each chapter concludes with two case studies to help students understand the application of concepts learned; The chapters cover a summarized list of the most common state and national competencies for community health worker training. Navigate eBook Access (included with the printed text) provides online or offline access to the digital text enhanced with interactive worksheets, practice activities, flashcards, and more Watch this recent interview with author, Kay Perrin, to learn more about working in community health and how her new book supports and prepares those looking to work in this important field. Working in Community Health Community Health Counseling Health Advocacy and Outreach Dental Health Advocacy and Outreach Introduction to the Community Health Worker Community Health Worker Fundamentals Issues in Community Health Services Health Promotion Professional Role Development in Health Care Coordination Departments: Public Health, Social Work, Biology, Health Care, Dentistry, Nursing, Medicine, Education, Healthcare Management, Health Science, Allied Health/Health Professions, Consumer Education, Emergency Medicine

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