Chemistry for Career and Technical Education

in this textbook are aligned to the course outcome summary of a chemistry course at a Midwestern technical college. The objectives from the course appear at the beginning of each chapter. The questions that appear at the end of the chapters are also based upon assignment questions, utilizing real world applications. textbook was written with the needs of our students in mind. Most of our students are entering health related fields, including: nursing, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedic, and occupational therapy assistants. Many of our students are non-traditional students with very specific career goals and aspirations. They want and deserve to understand how chemistry relates to them of the features of the textbook that is specifically designed for the technical audience is the Career Connections found throughout the book. This feature provides a description of how chemistry concepts relate to a wide variety of careers, especially those in the health professions. The student population at technical colleges includes many non-traditional students with very specific career goals in mind. These learners take a very pragmatic approach to every subject they learn, including chemistry. The Career Connections allow the students to understand how chemistry is applied in the everyday lives of professionals in health related fields. eBook Version You will receive access to this electronic text via email after using the shopping cart above to complete your purchase. "