Root Words for the Medical Transcriptionist
By Patricia Pollock
Learners click on the root word of a medical term in the left-hand column and drag it to its definition in the right-hand column. There is a time limit, so students will need to train themselves to recognize these root words quickly. Students may repeat the activity as often as they wish. A total of 74 terms are given in random order.
Anatomy of the Lungs (Screencast)
By Ann Jadin
Learners examine the anatomical parts of the lungs.
Pathology of Cardiac Disease (Screencast)
In this animated activity, learners examine the symptoms of four cardiac conditions: coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and valvular disease.
Types of Hip Fractures
Learners read about five different fractures of the hip and the treatments used.
Acid/Base Balance (Screencast)
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.
Assessing Cranial Nerves
By Carrie Thompson
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
Medical Asepsis
By Kathleen Sellnow
The learner will be able to see bacteria growth on common medical office surfaces.
White Blood Cells
By Barbara Liang
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the structure and functions of granulocytes and agranulocytes. Two exercises complete the activity.
Public Policy and Aging
Learners read definitions of terms related to legal, insurance, and advocacy issues regarding the elderly. At the end of the activity, learners test their knowledge in three matching exercises. Some of the programs and groups discussed are Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, long-term care insurance, OBRA, SSI, and CWAG.
The Power Position for a Healthy Back
By Patricia Holz
In this interactive object, the learner views examples of the neutral position of the back and compares that stance to the flat back and swayback positions. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Positions Used in Medical Examinations
By Candy Dailey
In this interactive object, students view the various positions used during medical examinations. They then match the names of the positions with the correct images and with their descriptions.
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
Spelling of Viral Names
By Marise Hussey
Learners listen to the pronunciation of viral names and then type the terms. They may choose the number of names that they wish to spell (up to 16). Immediate feedback is given, and a final score is provided at the end of the activity.
Acid/Base Balance
Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Control Plan
By Terrance Yonash
Learners examine OSHA's guidelines of what to include in a bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan for persons who work in general industry, health care, emergency medical services, law enforcement, education, recreation industries, or other occupations in which there is a potential for exposure to blood, blood products, bodily fluids, or human tissues.
The Parts of a Wheelchair (Screencast)
In this screencast, students view a basic wheelchair and identify its parts.
The Electrocardiogram (Screencast)
By Bruce Forciea
In this animated object, learners view the "T" and "P" waves and the "QRS complex." A brief quiz completes the activity.
Treating Electrical Shock Victims
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
Explore the step-by-step procedures to rescue and care for electrical shock victims.
Dietary Manager Training: Calculating FTEs
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners read how to calculate the full-time equivalent for hours worked by employees. Practice exercises complete the activity.
Urine Colony Counts
By Kristine Snow
Learners watch a brief video clip. They then follow step-by-step instructions on how to do a urine colony count and examine the criteria for determining if a colony count represents an infection. A brief quiz completes the object.
Taking Messages in a Medical Office
By Barb Portzen
In this interactive object, people preparing to work in a medical office review the basic steps to follow when taking phone messages.
Major Muscles of the Human Body
By Robert Formanek
In this interactive object, learners will match the muscle names to their corresponding locations in the human body.
What Should I Draw for These Lab Tests?
By Tina Golden
Laboratory testing begins with a doctor's order and is followed by specimen collection. In this activity, learners review doctors’ lab orders and select the blood collection tubes required for each patient.
Mae's Illness: A Medical Imaging Case Study
By Kay Parish
In this learning object, learners will follow the illness of an 83-year-old woman, noting changes in her condition and ordering the appropriate medical imaging studies needed to inform her physicians about both her progress and her treatment options.
Respiratory System Drug Treatment Review
By Mary Rahr
Learners match respiratory drug actions to the appropriate drug category.