In addition to lecture, textbooks and written resource materials allow students to visually read and study the information crucial to learning heath field topics. Books and other resources, describe in detail the symptoms, procedures and treatments of various illnesses as well as drug information. Expert articles in medical journals often communicate newly-founded studies, ailments and remedies. The written information in health books can be found in print, online or in expert magazines. Computers and other technology may also be used for reference.
Reference charts display a visual representation of learned materials and can be smaller in dimension or drawn to scale. The teaching aids are often comprised of human bones and muscles. Other charts may describe the digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems, among others, and can be used on a daily basis to reinforce learned concepts in lecture and via textbook study. Students may often refer to these informational charts during classroom presentations.
Within the body are various integrated muscles, organs and systems that, when operate correctly, allow a human to survive. In order to learn about these intertwined body parts, students in health-related fields must be able to see them. Scaled, hard-plastic 3-D models are constructed for this purpose. For example, in the reproductive system, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the uterus are nestled in the body near intestines, the bladder and the stomach. To better understand the position of these internal organs, students can use colorful models to remove and replace replicas of the human body parts.
Stethoscopes, microscopes, blood pressure cuffs, thermometers and sample medical charts are items that are commonly used daily during a career in the health field. Without experience in using these items, students may not be able to fulfill their responsibilities to patients and coworkers. Patient informational charts are also important for students to learn in order to explain any conditions, assessments or awareness issues when questions are asked of them.