TY - BOOK AU - SIMMERS, Louise. AU - Simmers, Karen AU - Simmers, Sharon TI - Introduction to health science technology. SN - 9781418021221 AV - R690.S525 PY - 2009/// CY - Clifton Park PB - Cengage Learning N1 - Includes appendix and glossary; Contents: 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 -- The human body: Medical terminology -- Anatomy and physiology -- Human growth and development -- Nutrition and diets -- Special considerations in health care: Cultural diversity -- Geriatric care -- Basics of health care: Promotion of safety -- Infection control -- Vital signs -- First aid -- Working in health care: Preparing for the world of work -- Computer technology in health care -- medical math ER -