Medical Assistants Books

A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants: Published in Collaboration with AAPA and PAEA (formerly APAP), 3e

Claire Babcock O'Connell

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

PANCE 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is all I used to study for the PANCE and it was worth every penny. I read several reviews that were not recommending this book but I strongly disagree. I paid a lot of money and attended a course in Chicago and I actually got more from reading this book. To be honest I read the book before I attended the review and learned nothing new at the review. Save your money on the course and buy this book.

Editorial Review:

Developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), this comprehensive review book offers the most thorough preparation for the NCCPA examinations. The book features review material, test questions, and detailed explanations covering the critical content areas on the certification (PANCE) and recertification (PANRE and Pathway II) examinations. This Third Edition includes thoroughly updated content, new test questions, and new chapters on geriatrics, pediatrics, and surgery. A 300-question pre-test and a 300-question post-test which simulate the NCCPA exams and incorporate the PAEA's GRADRAT self-assessment exam are provided both on a bound-in CD-ROM and online at thePoint.

Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice

Andrew J. Rodican

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

New Applying to PA School Book Available 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My wife read this book when applying to PA school, but was dissapointed that it had not been updated for many years. After completing and subsequently teaching in PA school, she wrote her own book on applying to PA school, which she recently listed on Amazon: An Applicant's Guide to Physician Assistant School and Practice.

While she would not foist her book on anyone, I have no such reservations. After reading her book (many times), I highly recommend checking out her book in addition to Mr. Rodican's.

Editorial Review:

Give PA applicants a competitive edge.

The best resource for anyone considering this career.

Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, 2/e is a precise blueprint that addresses every step of the application process, including what schools look for in an applicant, financial aid, Internet resources, and information on PA programs.

*How to select a PA program
*Setting and achieving goals
*Comments, suggestions, and tips from current PA students
*Trends in PA programs- including excerpts from "PAs in the field" and salary profiles
*Expert advice on effective letters of recommendation Writing a quality essay-including sample “essays that worked”
*Interview strategies- including the toughest questions and answers
*Advice and contacts for financial aid
*Key web sites and Internet resources

Lange Q&A for the Physician Assistant (Lange Q&a)

Anthony A. Miller, Albert F. Simon

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - FOR TOP SCORES ON NCCPA PANCE AND PANRE EXAMS

No other book prepares you for physician assistant certifying and recertifying exams as efficiently and thoroughly as this one! Lange Q&A Physician Assistant gives you more than 1,200 board-format questions, covering all subjects on the NCCPA exams. You also get correct answers to each question, and detailed paragraph-length explanations and resources for further study. This review book in the popular Lange Q&A series offers unparalleled preparation for the PANCE and PANRE exams.

Includes comprehensive Practice Test for accurate self-assessment and simulation of the exam experience

THE MOST TIME-EFFECTIVE TUTOR FOR PA CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION EXAMS

Lange Q&A Physician Assistant is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date review available.

FEATURES

Comprehensive, current, and user-friendly

1,200+ board-format questions based on the NCCPA Blueprint

Questions cover every topic on the exams

Answers go beyond saying what's correct-you also get explanations and resources for every question

Up-to-date for today's exams

New diagnostic images and EKGs

Complete 220-question practice test that mirrors the certification exam

Clincial Laboratory Science Review (Harr, Clinical Laboratory Science Review)

Robert R. Harr

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very useful book for MTs 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

It is very nice book to refresh your knowledge before MT license exams. It is a little bit more than in the exam, so it make the exam easier.

Clinical Laboratory Science Review 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is concise, all the choices have detailed information for ruling out and choosing the correct answer. It's great for a test practice in choosing the right answer and not to look for a clue or take a wild guest.

Great Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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My graduating class had an exit exam before graduation, this is the review book that our teacher got our material from. Some of the questions are hard, but every question is explained on how they got that answer. There is over 5 pages of color plates in the book and they each have questions. You also get a CD-rom with your book and that thing is awesome. You can create your own quizzes or take their 200 question color plate quiz. The book really helps. I love it personally.

Editorial Review:

Clinical Laboratory Science Review is the essential resource for students preparing to sit for the certification and licensure examinations in clinical laboratory science. The order and progression of questions parallels the presentation of classroom content in CLS, and the answers serve as a study guide as well as a self-assessment. Plus, the third edition of this popular review book has been completely updated, and now includes over 850 additional, new questions on a student CD-ROM!

Board of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations (Book Only)

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Preparing for the Board of Registry examination can be difficult. Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations has been developed to assist students in preparing for this important step in their careers. It provides the student with an opportunity for self-examination and practice in taking simulated tests.

Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations contains background on the Board of Registry, guidelines for preparing and taking the test, information on the development, content, structure and scoring of the test, as well as practice questions and answers. The study guide covers all areas of the laboratory, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, blood banking, immunology, body fluids, and laboratory operations. The extensive reading list helps direct students to more information to expand and refine their knowledge.

Besides students preparing for their examinations, Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations is also of interest to faculty, and officials of clinical laboratory education programs wishing to know more about the structure and scoring of Board of Registry examinations.

Davis's Physician Assistant Exam Review: Focused Review for the Pance and Panre (DavisPlus)

Morton A. Diamond

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Here s a better way to prepare for your PANCE and PANRE exams and it s guaranteed! That s right, we are offering a money-back guarantee if you use this book and don t pass the exam.

With a foreword by PAEA President Elect Dana Sayre-Stanhope, EdD, PA-C, a unique approach, a money-back guarantee, and outstanding student and practitioner testimonials why use anything else? Get Davis s PA Exam Review today and get passed and get confident.

Key Features...More than 1,100 questions (book and CD) covering all organ systems...Bonus CD-ROM with over 600 additional questions: Customizable format, Randomized test questions, Unique dual learning structure:Essentials: Didactic, exam-style questions provide key medical information and bridges the gap to...Performance: Simulated exams that mirror actual PANCE and PANRE exams, Answer rationales, called You Should Know, provide quick speed bumps for every Essentials question...Body system classification labels for each item allow students to focus their study.

Prentice Hall Health's Question and Answer Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science (3rd Edition) (Prentice Hall SUCCESS! Series)

Anna Ciulla, Georganne Buescher

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A must have for reviewers 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book when i was reviewing for my Medical Technology certification exam. The book is more difficult than the certification exam. But the beauty of this book is that it will make you understand the rationale and principles behind all the laboratory tests and procedures. If you can pass at least 60% of the questions in this book. You have a good chance of passing the certification exam.

Prentice Hall Health's Question and Answer Review 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Very good cards. I highly recommend them to anybody preparing for certification exams.

very helpful. 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I like this book very much, it justifies it's answers and time spent studying from it is very productive... I give it the highest rating available for this type of study guide (I own several).

CLS Review Book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

GREAT!!! Book very concise and very good in explaining the right and wrong answer choices.

Editorial Review:

Exam review integrates interactive technology with authoritative content and sample test questions. Includes current practices, clinical case studies, and terminology. CD-ROM includes a mock examination. Previous edition: c1992. Softcover.

Prentice Hall Health Outline Review for the Medical Assistant (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall SUCCESS! Series)

Marsha Perkins Hemby

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Review for Medical Assistant 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Thorough manual with review questions. Good preparation for the medical assistant exam. Requirement for MA programs.

Medical Assistant help guide 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

A couple of items in one chapter were incorrect and I was a bit confused about the correctness of the statement and facts. Otherwise, not a bad choice of workbooks. It is a required item for the online course I registered to take.

Boost Your Scores, Launch Your Career! 5 out of 5 stars.
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"ABOUT THE BOOK
Outline Review for the Medical Assistant by Marsha Perkins Hemby is an indispensable resource for helping you prepare for the certification exam.

Organized by the key content areas within medical assisting, the book blends its comprehensive collection of clear, concise information with the exciting possibilities of computer technology.

As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards.

BOOST YOUR SCORE, LAUNCH YOUR CAREER!
Our technology solutions allow you to gain more practice and review.....
load the CD-ROM that accompanies this book to find additional questions, rationales, and links to related resources.

The CD-ROM includes an audio glossary and more than 400 questions."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marsha Perkins Hemby, BA, RN, CMA, is chair of the medical assisting department of Pitt Community College in Greenville, NC where she has been teaching since 1972."
[from the book of the backcover]

Editorial Review:

For courses in medical assisting or as a review for the AAMA or AMT certifying exams. This easy-to-follow study guide prepares students for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification examinations. Using an outline format, it reviews, briefly but thoroughly, critical areas of medical assisting.

Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants

Sheila A. Sorrentino

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

This textbook is known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation. This revision builds on these strengths, adding new content and features to better address learning needs and practice realities. Increased emphasis on delegation and safety help prepare students to function most effectively in today's practice settings.

• Comprehensive coverage of nursing assistant responsibilities in all settings
• Nearly 1,000 full-color photos and drawings provide clear, visual explanation of concepts and actions
• Learning Objectives for each chapter help students focus on information presented
• Key Terms with definitions help students understand chapter content
• Step-by-step procedures detail skills and are divided into pre-, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning
• Icons in section headings alert student to associated procedure
• Focus On... boxes address the special needs of children, elders, long-term care residents, and home care patients
• Caring about Culture boxes provide information to help students learn about the practices of other cultures
• Chapter Review Questions help students evaluate learning
• Quality of Life sections in the procedures remind students to show respect for the person by performing simple courtesies such as knocking before entering the room, calling the person by name, and more

• UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.
  
• Delegation Guidelines detail the nurse assistant's responsibilities when accepting specific delegated tasks
• Safety Alerts provide cautions and proper techniques for protecting both staff and patients
• Appendix provides basic Spanish health care terminology to help students communicate effectively
• Incorporates the new 2002 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines so students learn when and how to use both traditional handwashing techniques and the new alcohol-based cleaning agents
• New chapter on Residents in Assisted Living Settings prepares students to practice in this growing care setting
• Separate chapter on Assisting with the Nursing Process helps students understand how their role fits in to the nursing team
• New procedures include Chair or Wheelchair to Bed Transfer, Transferring a Person to and from a Toilet, and Preparing the Person for Meals
• New chapter on Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use focuses on the proper techniques for applying restraints as well as strategies to protect patient safety without the use of restraints
• NNAAP highlighted skills alert students to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam
• New content on meeting standards for licensure, certification, and accreditation alerts students to information they must know to practice
• Safety chapter has been updated and expanded to include content on bed rail entrapment, crib safety for children, household poisons, wheelchair and stretcher safety, and bomb threats.

Quick Review Cards for the Clinical Laboratory Science Examinations

Valerie Dietz Polansky

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

It's like a book! 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I was so surprised when I got the package... I was expected quick and easy ways to remember the material, but what I got was a book cut in half. Yes, it has the information I need, but I just thought it would be a whole LOT smaller....

not bad 4 out of 5 stars.
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not bad for a run of the mill review of info... good for when I am tired of looking at my notes/books... worth it I think.

Quick Review Cards 4 out of 5 stars.
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I liked the review cards. Of course they aren't your typical flash cards, that would have been nice, but they do contain a lot of useful information. I am taking my ASCP certification next month, and have mainly been studying these cards. Most of everything that I studied in class is contained in these cards. I suggest breaking them up into categories and then keeping them together that way. It doesn't seem like so much when you do that. Overall, they are very helpful and I recommend getting them to help study for you registry exam. I guess I'll find out how useful after I take mine.

Editorial Review:

-- Offers a quick and efficient way to review for the CLS examinations
-- Presents essential facts from the fields covered in the examination: general lab practice, hematology, immunology/serology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, body fluids, and clinical microbiology; includes a bonus section on management and education review
-- Cards are portable