Apgar Scoring Challenge
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating.
Biomolecules: The Proteins (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Explore what proteins are, their structure, and their functions.
Red Blood Cells
By Barbara Liang
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the red blood cell's life cycle and function. A brief exercise completes the activity.
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.
Acid/Base Imbalance
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read and test themselves on the conditions that cause specific acid/base imbalances.
The Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic Division
Learners examine the function and wiring of the sympathetic nervous system.
The Vertebral Column
Learners read a brief description of the vertebral column and examine the distinctive features of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
The Summary of the Development of the "H", "A", and "B" Antigens of the ABO System
By Debra Landry
In this learning object, students will learn about the attachment
process of specific sugars to red cell membranes and how the sugars
determine ABO antigenic activity.
Audiograms
By Donna Matusewic
Students read a description of audiograms. They review audiograms representing various degrees and types of hearing loss.
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.
Anatomic Crown and Root
By Gail Bohlman
Students locate the enamel, cementum, cementoenamel junction, the anatomic crown, and the root of a tooth in this interactive lesson.
The Human Heart and the Cardiovascular System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners identify the parts of the cardiovascular system and examine blood flow.
Passive Transport: Filtration and Facilitated Diffusion
In this animated object, learners examine processes that do not use ATP directly including hydrostatic pressure and facilitated diffusion with carrier proteins.
The Cell: Passive Transport Osmosis (Video)
By Wisc-Online
Explore what passive transport osmosis is and how it moves water through a semipermeable membrane.
The Cell Cycle
In this animated object, learners examine the different phases of a cell's life.
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.
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.
Treating Electrical Shock Victims
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
Explore the step-by-step procedures to rescue and care for electrical shock victims.
Muscle and Connective Tissue
In this colorful and interactive object, learners examine the structure and function of muscle and connective tissues. A quiz completes the activity.
Antibiotic Susceptibility
By Elizabeth Yoon
In this learning activity you'll investigate the interaction of antimicrobial therapies and host defenses in eliminating an infection.
Dietary Manager Training: Digestion and Absorption of Protein
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners follow the path of a protein food from consumption through digestion to absorption into the bloodstream.
Blood Collection Tubes: What's in Them?
By Tina Golden
In this interactive object, learners review descriptions of various blood collection tube additives. They then test their knowledge by matching the different tubes to their corresponding additives.
Types of Hip Fractures
Learners read about five different fractures of the hip and the treatments used.
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
Calibrating a Thermometer
In this animated activity, students read directions on how to calibrate a thermometer.