The Actions of Hormones
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, learners compare the mode of action of steroids with the action of amino acid-based hormones.
Dietary Manager Training: Hydration, Dehydration, and Elderly Clients
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners read about the role of water, the basic physiology of water balance, and the effects of dehydration particularly on elderly clients. Tips for maintaining proper hydration are presented. In an interactive exercise, students calculate how much fluid a client needs based on his/her age, health, and weight.
Carbohydrate Digestion (Screencast)
By Wendy Dusek
In this screencast, learners examine the steps of carbohydrate digestion.
Dietary Manager Training: Evaluating Test Trays
Students read how to record relevant information on a test tray evaluation form. They enter their own analysis of the data in a practice exercise.
Glands of the Endocrine System
By Robert Formanek
Learners identify nine glands in a matching exercise.
Blood-borne Pathogens
By Sheila Gross
Learners read a scenario about a blood-borne pathogen incident in the workplace and decide the best action to take.
Superficial Skeletal Muscles (Screencast)
By Gerald Heins
In this screencast, learners read descriptions of the actions of the superficial skeletal muscles and see their locations.
EMT Basic Refresher: Patient Scenario #1
By Tim Sheehan
Learners follow an EMT response at a high school involving a patient who complains of having difficulty breathing. In this detailed activity, learners examine response procedures, resources, and medications.
Choosing Immunizations
By Kathi Lengyel
In this highly interactive object, learners read client case studies and then select the vaccines that are appropriate to administer.
Physical Changes Associated with Aging
By Ann Jadin
Learners review normal conditions that are associated with aging. Changes are highlighted in the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and sensory systems.
The Skull (Screencast)
By Eileen Bouchard
In this screencast, we'll view the 10 major bones of the skull and read a description of each bone.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Assessment (Screencast)
By Barbara Lawson
Learners use peripheral vascular assessment data to examine characteristics of these four conditions: peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and acute arterial occlusion. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
Interpreting Hematology Lab Results
By Kathleen Lee
Learners examine a CBC and study the functions of blood cells, the normal range for each item on the CBC, and possible reasons for increases or decreases from the normal range.
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Explore the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
Dietary Manager Training: Menu Planning
Learners read how they can make menus more pleasing to the senses by paying attention to shape, form, texture, temperature, color, flavor, and visual appeal.
Nerve Action (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine how the sensory, motor, mixed, and reflex nerves work in the human body.
The Vascular System of the Kidneys
Learners play a vascular system "game" to identify the arteries, capillaries, and veins that make up the renal blood supply pathway. A score is given at the end of the activity.
The Corticospinal Tracts
In this animated object, learners examine the major descending tracts of the nervous system. A matching exercise completes the activity.
Chain of Infection
By Diane Cozzi
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
Dental Hygiene: A Case Study for "Tom"
By Sandra Kohlmann
Learners assess the periodontal status and the health risk factors of a fictitious patient. They also make treatment recommendations in this interactive lesson.
Clinical Crown and Root
By Gail Bohlman
Students identify the enamel, cementum, cementoenamel junction, clinical crown, clinical root, and epithelial attachment of a tooth.
Dietary Manager Training: Classifying Foods According to Nutrient Density
Students read about foods that are high in nutrients compared to the number of calories. They identify if certain foods have high or low nutrient density.
Dietary Manager Training: Preventing Backflow of Contaminated Water into Potable Water
In this animated learning object, students read about the backflow of contaminated water and how to prevent it.
Audiograms
By Donna Matusewic
Students read a description of audiograms. They review audiograms representing various degrees and types of hearing loss.
The Vertebral Column
Learners read a brief description of the vertebral column and examine the distinctive features of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.