Diversified Health Occupations

Louise Simmers received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in education from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, a coronary care nurse, and an instructor of practical nursing and diversified health occupations. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio.

Part 1: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
Unit 1 Health Care Systems
Unit 2 Careers in Health Care
Unit 3 Personal Qualities of A Health Care Worker
Unit 4 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Unit 5 Medical Terminology
Unit 6 Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 7 Human Growth and Development
Unit 8 Cultural Diversity
Unit 9 Geriatric Care
Unit 10 Nutrition and Diets
Unit 11 Computers in Health Care
Unit 12 Promotion of Safety
Unit 13 Infection Control
Unit 14 Vital Signs
Unit 15 First Aid
Unit 16 Preparing for the World of Work
Part 2: Special Health Care Skills
Unit 17 Dental Assistant Skills
Unit 18 Laboratory Assistant Skills
Unit 19 Medical Assistant Skills
Unit 20 Nurse Assistant Skills
Unit 21 Physical Therapy Skills
Unit 22 Business and Accounting Skills
Appendix A: Vocational Student Organizations
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Charts
Appendix C: 24-hour Clock (Military Time) Conversion Chart
Glossary Index