Health Science Fundamentals: Exploring Career Pathways, 4th Edition © 2024
Emergent Learning
Health Science Fundamentals meets the standards for the following YouScience® certifications:
-Essential Healthcare Practices (NCHSE)
-Foundations of Healthcare Professions (NCHSE)
-Human Structure Functions A & B (NCHSE)
-National Health Science Certificate (NCHSE)
-Health Science Fundamentals
Health Science Fundamentals: Exploring Career Pathways combines lessons in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and clinical skills to develop a competent and productive healthcare workforce.
- New section on public health
- New section on working in teams
- Updated with new photos and infographics
- Teaches the latest healthcare standards
- Powerful Pearson MyLab® online course
Health science technical education program with digital resources
Provide students an up-to-date healthcare curriculum that empowers them to become effective in their health science careers.
Visual-supported learning
Numerous photos and graphics throughout the text hold students’ attention and help them better absorb information.
Teacher empowerment
Instructors can use a wealth of features to improve student performance. They can fine-tune assignments for everyone or individual students, and track progress throughout the course.
Student empowerment online
Extend career learning to skills that will help students flourish in the workplace including building relationships, performance reviews, and transitioning to new positions.
Prepare students for certification
Health Science Fundamentals meets the standards for the Introduction to Health Sciences Certification from YouScience®.
Learning objectives
Objectives at the beginning of each lesson list the skills and knowledge students will need to know to complete the lesson successfully.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary definitions and highlighted key terminology help students with reading comprehension and review of new concepts and words.
Review questions
Review questions at the end of each section allow students to measure their progress.
Apply It sections
Apply It sections give students an opportunity to apply the knowledge they are gaining to real-world tasks.
Hands on practice
Many chapters have hands-on application procedures where students can practice their newly acquired skills with real-life scenarios.
Unique learning resource
This interactive online course is a unique web-based learning resource that provides a range of visual, auditory, and interactive elements to enhance training.
Student eTextbook
The full student eTextbook includes search and navigation and highlighting features.
Assignments and assessments
Homework assignments and assessments provide instant feedback and record results in a digital gradebook.
Study components
Interactive study components can be used as a remote lecture or module review.
Career & Technical Education Catalog
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Grades 9-12
This program is designed for introductory health science courses.
Health Science Fundamentals meets the standards for the following YouScience® certifications:
- Essential Healthcare Practices (NCHSE)
- Foundations of Healthcare Professions (NCHSE)
- Human Structure Functions A & B (NCHSE)
- National Health Science Certificate (NCHSE)
- Health Science Fundamentals
Available student resources include the print Student edition, Pearson MyLab® student access, Bookshelf by VitalSource® eTextbook, and Student lab manual.
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Student digital access to Pearson MyLab® can be purchased as 1 access code or a bundle of 6 access codes. Student digital access to the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eTextbook can be purchased as 1 access code or a bundle of 6 access codes. All access codes are for use by 1 student, for 1 course, for up to 1 year, and are non-transferable.
Yes, the option is available to purchase student licenses to the Student Edition eTextbook on Bookshelf by VitalSource.