Health Sciences Digital Lessons - STEMploration

Health Sciences Virtual Lessons Unit Overview as well as Instructions for using SCORM files with Canvas and Blackboard and the list of external links to be whitelisted by lesson for this collection.

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This lesson is an introduction to the Allied Health Sciences. In this lesson, students review different possibilities and careers in the health sciences and take a first-person role as a first responder. Students follow the case of a young skateboarder from accident to recovery.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/cEFI1gxmXyDxI4_Vh276hY-8eS4OZBF1

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In this lesson, the skateboard accident patient is transported to the Emergency Room. Students take the role of a young allied health professional and complete a lab on respiratory distress that connects body systems and illustrates how labored breathing can impact heart rate. You will also consider whether you might be interested in becoming an EMT.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/Wj6dS3iuSo_3rmUPqCVqRLusRvCT5DWp

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In this lesson, students learn a standardized splinting technique, review the different types of broken bones, and learn about x-rays. This lesson also introduces the careers of x-ray technician and radiologist.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/zIfxMKgcn2u5Vlb5pV8rZI1yRQBRn1mI

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In this lesson, students review different types of careers and events that take place in the emergency room and get a good look at the brain and its functions. Students continue to follow the medical journey of the skateboarder and his experience with getting a CT scan.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/hPBYmDR5m71ASnhgeIhGFdWUhYRqXo5J#/

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Discuss a phlebotomist's role with the students. A phlebotomist is a health professional responsible for collecting blood samples from patients. In this lesson, students will learn some basics about blood and explore the career of a phlebotomist and their role in the day-to-day operations of a doctor's office or medical lab.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/ByppgHY3yqbccTts8BBb5U6i49gvQLZP

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In this lesson, students take the role of physician assistant who specializes in surgery. In this role, the students will learn how to take care of the skateboard patient as a surgeon. The lesson also discusses how the skin heals and more deeply about the physician assistant career.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/yl8kzhBtwvB-GDZa-TmZ21t2XRCDd236#/

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This lesson focuses on learning about infections and how they spread. Students will see the role of a healthcare professional in hospitals in protecting themselves and their patients from infection. Students assume the role of sterilization technician, the behind the scenes person in the operating room who works to keep the equipment sterile. They also explore healthcare associated infections and explore the differences between viruses and bacteria.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/LqdDq0XSaRY5Yrbb_H3gzXQk_KNZkRSU

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Biomechanics is the application of the principles of mechanics (physics) to the living body. The body’s skeletomuscular system is comprised of levers that give it mechanical advantage when working with the force of gravity to produce movement. In this lesson, students explore the action of levers and how the body is made up of many levers.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/cUCGMVDXmUtYSPM1gMYcfc-kFAJPwQID

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In this lesson, students meet up with the skateboarder and explore about the sixth sense of proprioception. Students also dive into the occupational therapist career and learn the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/M1MCUj_gTx3m8-qE9IJbgbX28t8i_Gl_

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This lesson focuses on emotions that the patient, family, and community members experience in a hospital setting post-accident. To address these emotions as a social worker, students practice active listening and communication skills to de-escalate situations when they become heightened to the point of verging on violence. Note: Many schools have social workers on their campuses; consider partnering with your school social worker to deliver this lesson. They can provide additional information on the different types of careers available to social workers. They may also have additional information on active listening and de-escalation skills and strategies.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here:  . https://rise.articulate.com/share/bjsJn_wl2iefWEPOl24WQp7seGit6SOo

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In this lesson, students explore the field of epidemiology as a health data analyst at the Centers for Disease Control. The lesson revolves around the example of a skateboarder who is resistant to using helmets when engaging in sports activities that have a risk of violent impact to the head—skating, skiing, and cycling and similar injury prone sports. Students learn the importance of wearing helmets by looking at data on death and injury from not wearing helmets.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/cjrij0ULfRzIV2Dk2tuqpaU6adLUcxjR

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This lesson begins with some questions designed to help the students recall the work they’ve done and what they’ve learned throughout this Allied Health Sciences unit. The students will engage in a reflective portfolio assignment and share their final thoughts with their classmates.

NOTE: If you use Google Classroom or another LMS that does not support SCORM, please access the digital lesson for the students through the link provided directly here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/1ib9C1oMcREuW77J3fq5CUSpRRF3YDAj

This resource is free to use, adapt, and share for non-commercial purposes with credit to Center for the Future of Arizona. Please review and follow our full Terms of Use.