Shellye's Health Sciences

This learning activity includes 11 mini case studies on disorders of the endocrine system (Diabetes, Acromegaly, Grave's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Hypothyroidism and more). Students will research and use critical thinking skills to diagnose "patients." Each case involves a patient who presents with symptoms and students will identify the gland involved, diagnosis of disorder and treatment options. Teachers can determine the depth of student response and whether students work independently

This learning activity includes 7 mini case studies on disorders of the nervous system (Neurology- Alzheimer's disease, migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and more). Each case involves a patient who presents with symptoms and students will come up with a diagnosis by identifying key symptoms, determine diagnostic tests, offer treatment options, and finally, discuss the prognosis for the condition. Teachers can determine the depth of student response and whether students work

In this engaging learning activity, your students will read and interpret 10 different prescription drug labels and answer basic questions (45 total). Ideal for a Medical Math unit in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech or Health Sciences course and can be used as a warm up, classwork assignment, or an assessment. Note: Mastering More Medical Math- Reading Drug Labels 2 and 3- also available for additional practice or to use as an assessment. Answer key provided. Check

This learning activity offers 35 multiple choice questions in a worksheet that will help your students to practice Medical Math with basic dosage calculations and math conversions. Ideal for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, Health Sciences and other related courses and can be used as classwork, as an assessment or review activity. Answer key provided. Check out my Medical Math BUNDLE and other products~ Please visit my store! Shellye's Health Sciences

This learning activity presents 9 patients with a variety of ailments and students will break down and interpret medical terminology (55 terms in this activity). Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Health Sciences, Medical Terminology or related course and be used as a classwork assignment, assessment or review activity. Answer key provided. Check out my BUNDLES and other products~ Please visit my store! Shellye's Health Sciences

This 25 question learning activity worksheet will help your students to interpret basic drug orders in health care. While many drug orders today are electronically generated (E-prescribe), it is still worthwhile to teach our future health care workers how to decipher and translate drug orders. Note: Includes basic medical abbreviations relating to drug orders such as prn, IV, qd, bid, STAT, etc. Ex: Ibuprofen 400 mg po q4-6 hrs prn pain Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, P

This learning activity worksheet includes 12 mini ethical case studies dealing specifically with the healthcare work environment. Students will independently read the scenarios and then answer questions (mostly opinion, some legal thoughts). Students can then discuss in small groups before finally discussing as a class. It's a great way to introduce and discuss proper conduct and ethical behavior in the health care workplace! Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Health Scien

This nursing assistant clinical learning activity includes 19 mini scenarios involving residents and/or patients and questions about their care. This activity applies prior knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking skills and can be completed by an individual student, in pairs or small groups and then discussed as a large group. Great for Clinical Prep! Answer key provided (although answers may vary). Check out my BUNDLES and other products~ Please visit my store! Shellye's Health Sc

This learning activity includes 10 mini case studies on disorders of the Integumentary system (Vitiligo, rosacea, acne vulgaris, psoriasis, keloid scar, and more). Your students will research and use critical thinking skills to diagnose these "patients." Each case involves a patient who presents with symptoms and students will come up with a diagnosis by identifying key symptoms, determining the cause, and offering treatment options. A picture of the "patient" is included. Teachers can determin

This learning activity worksheet will help your students to practice identifying normal and abnormal vital signs. Students will:Initially identify normal or abnormal blood pressures (8), pulses (8), respirations (8), and temperatures (8) and provide the correct medical term for the condition if applicable. Finally, students will analyze 8 sets of vital signs to identify values that are abnormal. Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Health Sciences, or related course and can be us

This BUNDLE will help your students to learn all about PHLEBOTOMY in preparation for certification or practice. BUNDLE includes 14 products:Introduction to Phlebotomy POWER POINTPhlebotomy Key Terms Matching CardsAn Introduction to Phlebotomy Task CardsAll About Common Blood Tests Task CardsPhlebotomy Word CollageCollecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens Matching Terms WorksheetPhlebotomy: Collecting, Processing and Testing Blood Samples WorksheetBlood- Mastering Blood and Blood Tests

This learning activity provides 11 phlebotomy mini- scenarios, involving blood drawing technique, procedure, and professionalism, which will help your students to problem solve and apply prior knowledge to various clinical situations. Students can work independently, in pairs, or in small groups, before discussing together as a whole class. Ideal for a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Health Sciences, or related course. Answer key provided, although answers may vary. Please visit my store! S

This learning activity includes 10 mini pharmacology scenarios involving patient education opportunities. Students will independently read the scenarios then answer questions (they may need to briefly research the medication in question). Students can then discuss in with a partner, small groups (virtual, hybrid, or in person) before coming together to discuss as a class. It's a great way to discuss not only medications (side effects, noncompliance, antibiotics, etc) but also patient educa

This nursing assistant learning activity provides 7 mini scenarios involving the sensitive but important topic of death and dying in health care. This activity involves prior knowledge, problem solving and Elisabeth Kubler Ross's stages of death and dying/grief and can be completed by an individual student, in pairs or in small groups before reviewing as a large group. It's a great way to discuss compassionate and appropriate care! Answer key provided (although answers may vary). Please vis

This learning activity worksheet provides 18 mini case studies on mental health disorders. Students will read the scenario and determine whether a mental health disorder exists, and if so, which one it is. Some scenarios depict situations that are not necessarily mental health disorders. Students are also expected to highlight important signs/symptoms and to provide a rationale for their answer. Topics include: depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder

This 40 question learning activity completion worksheet will help your students to learn or review medical math. These word problems include basic drug calculations, conversions (lb-kg, in-cm, mL-oz), percentages, intake, as well as other types. Students will read the question and provide the correct answer. EX: Kyla is reviewing a prescription for an antibiotic. The patient must take two tablet three times a day for ten days. How many tablets should Kyla dispense? Answer: 60 tablets Idea

This worksheet learning activity will help your Health Sciences students to learn about the application of medical terminology and medical abbreviations. Students will: read five mini-medical notes, which include basic medical terminology and medical abbreviations, and answer questions regarding the notes (40 completion questions total). Note: Medical records are for educational purposes only. Worksheet may require students to research a few abbreviations and terms if they are unfamiliar w

This learning activity worksheet provides 14 mini case studies and will help your students to learn about patient privacy issues in health care Topics include: HIPAA, ED visits, family inquiries, staff concerns, and more Students will independently read the scenarios and then answer questions regarding privacy and their appropriate actions. Students can then discuss in small or whole groups (even in a virtual setting). It's a great way to generate discussion about the many facets of patient

This little BUNDLE will help your students to learn about PHARMACOLOGY DRUG CATEGORIES in a variety of engaging ways. Ideal for a health sciences, nursing assistant, pharmacy tech, or related course. Bundle includes 7 products:Pharmacology: Drug Categories POWER POINT 44 slidesDrug Categories Key Terms Matching Cards (PDF)Drug Categories Task Cards (PDF)Drug Categories Matching Terms WorksheetDrug Categories Word CollageDrug Categories WorksheetPharmacology and Drug Categories WorksheetAll work

This learning activity worksheet activity includes 8 mini ethical case studies relating to health care. Students will independently read the scenarios and then answer questions (opinion based) regarding the case. Students can discuss with a partner or in small groups before finally discussing as a class. It's a great way to get students talking and showing them just how complicated and challenging medical ethics can be! Ideal for a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Health Sciences