Curated OER
Medical Word Search
In this medical worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to medicine and biology. There are 54 words located in the puzzle.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technologists
A very informative site describing the profession of radiologic technologist/technician. Contains sections on nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
Language Guide
Language Guide: La Medicina
Here you will find the vocabulary needed to talk about things pertaining to medicine. Interactive pictures model correct pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work! Real People: Radiologic Technologist
Interview [0:48] with a radiologic technologist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Computerized Axial Tomography
This site from MedicineNet.com gives a CAT Scan description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Radiation?
Find out about the use of radiation in medicine, and how it is used for medical imaging and treatment for other medical conditions.
Other
Harvard Med School: Computed Tomography (Ct)
On this Harvard Medical School site, an overview, details, and CAT Scan FAQs are also presented here.
Other
Why Did I Choose to Become a Radiologist?
This is a great site the discusses the role of a radiologist as well as the instruments they use, what conditions they treat, and much more.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans
A CAT Scan is compared to cutting up a fruitcake on this basic, yet interesting site. This description of CAT Scans is intended for a younger audience and also offers links to the visible human project.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Key Accomplishments, Radiology
A history of radiology is featured from 1901 until 2003. Succinct paragraphs cover the highlights of each discvery.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific Breakthroughs in Germany: Curing the Storm in the Head
Explore medical breakthroughs in treating epilepsy. Discover how negative and positive particles behave in an electrically neutral environment, and perform an experiment to demonstrate how the human body can conduct electricity.
Curated OER
Language Guide: La Medicina
Here you will find the vocabulary needed to talk about things pertaining to medicine. Interactive pictures model correct pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
Curated OER
Wilhelm R
A history of radiology is featured from 1901 until 2003. Succinct paragraphs cover the highlights of each discvery.