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Measuring Height with a Standing Scale

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This lesson will provide instruction on explaining how to safely and accurately measure a resident using a standing scale. The presentation provides step-by-step procedures on how to go from reading the value on the height bar to converting to feet and inches, to the nearest 1/4 inch.   The lesson then goes through two examples to complete as a class, followed by six practice problems to check for student understanding.   After completing this lesson students should be prepared to proceed to learning the required skill needed in preparation for their state skills test.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lecture Notes

Author: Laura Prochaska

Accurately Measuring Output from a Graduate

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This lesson explains how to accurately read a graduate that are used in healthcare settings.  This presentation introduces some beginning concepts on what is out put and what is the signficance of accurately measuring it when providing care.  Then the lesson continues into explaining how to accurately read 3 different types of graduates in ounces, ml, and cubic centimeters.  Then provides three practice problems with answers provided.

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Laura Prochaska

Athletic Training Concussion Evaluation

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This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion.  Concussions are in the forefront of awareness in academics, sports and activities.  A concussion is a brain injury that leads to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and confusion. Concussions happen when someone has a blow to the head, or the head is shaken back and forth with great force. 

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: Doug Long

Getting to Know Yourself - Values (Grades 7-12)

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This lesson plan was created by Jennifer Pritchett as part of the 2020 Nebraska CTE-Beginning Teachers Institute. The attached lesson plan is designed for students in grades 7-12 as a introduction to a service learning project.  This lesson plan can also be used in classes such as Sociology, Introduction to Education, Ethics, Leadership, etc. Students will learn the meanings of values and rank their top 5 values in a hands on or virtual format.  The culminating project is collaboration on a Google Slides presentation with the rest of the class.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Jennifer Pritchett

Role of Mental Health in our Society

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In this lesson, students will learn how mental health fits in our modern society. We will discuss how mental health and mental illness are related to each other, yet different from each other. Students will also learn about the role mental health plays in our current society, as well as current issues and trends in the field.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Shelby Wallick

Careers in Mental Health

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Students will learn about a variety of mental health professionals. They will understand the similarities and differences between them. Another focus of this lesson will be on the role the mental health professionals play in our society. This lesson plan should ideally be followed by guest speakers who work in the mental health career field. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Shelby Wallick

Interviewing Skills

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This course is intended to help you showcase your personality, strengths, interests, and abilities to potential employers through the interview process.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Reading, Syllabus