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National Healthcareer AssociationAnatomy & PhysiologyImplementation GuideLearning Resource Powered by NHAContentsAbout This Guide. 1Analytics and Reporting. 15Product Description. 1Product Support. 16Instructional Design and Module Features. 2Technical Requirements. 16Facilitator’s Tool Kit. 7Fast Followers. 16Using NHA’s Anatomy and Physiology. 7FAQs. 17Implementation Strategies. 8ISBN And Copyright Information. 19Learner Dashboard. 15ABOUT THIS GUIDEThis guide is a companion to NHA’s Anatomy & Physiology, intended for those implementing thislearning resource. We included information such as how many hours you will need to incorporate theresource, numerous tips to make implementation seamless, and detailed information on what contentand features are included.This implementation guide is organized so that you can quickly find what you are looking for. Wehope this guide will lighten your load as you prepare to give learners the knowledge and skills theyneed for long-term success in their health-care career.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAnatomy & Physiology is an integrated, interactive online learning resource that works on multipledevices, including mobile. The product is designed to provide content to meet the needs of theAnatomy & Physiology course for a variety of allied health programs. Content presented in theproduct is mapped to select NHA test plans for allied health credentials, including the CBCS,CCMA, CET, CPCT, CPhT, and CPT exams. This guide is provided as a tool to assist facilitators withimplementation of the product.AN ATO MY & PHYS IOLOGY Combines textbook, study guide, and online practice and assessmentfeatures into a single, simplified learning pathway Uses interactivity to increase learner engagement Provides content in small sections with frequent practice and feedback to increase confidence Encourages application of learned content through an integrated case studyand activities, practice activities, and enrichment to increase retention Provides a summative quiz at the end of each module to measure performanceCopyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.1
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND MODULE FEATURESAnatomy & Physiology consists of 25 modules. The Body as a Whole: Modules 1 to 4 Disease and the First Line of Defense: Modules 5 to 6 Movement and Support: Modules 7 to 8 Coordination and Control: Modules 9 to 12 Circulation and Body Defense: Modules 13 to 17 Energy: Supply and Use: Modules 18 to 22 Perpetuation of Life: Modules 23 to 25Each module in the product includes the same components.PretestA pretest to assess background knowledgebefore completion of a module. Here the learnercan gauge prior knowledge of key concepts anddetermine where focus is needed. This ungradedquiz with immediate feedback sets the stage forlearning.OverviewHere the learner will find a brief introductionand module objectives. Practice activities andquizzes are designed to test knowledge of theobjectives. Underlined words have definition andaudio pronunciation pop-ups.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.2
TopicsTopics are where the learning path unfolds.These include: Opening case study Structure and function Diseases and disorders Treatments Closing case studyTopics are designed to present small sectionsof information followed by practice activitiesthat align to the learning objectives for thattopic—i.e., if a topic is focused on structure,learners would be asked to match descriptionswith their corresponding structures. Presentationof the information varies from text with audiopronunciations, illustrations, photography, andanimations. The variety in presentation of thematerials as well as the practice activities helpsincrease student engagement and retention ofinformation.Practice ActivitiesPractice activities reinforce learning objectives.Like the pretest, practice activities are notscored; they’re intended to engage the learnerin a low-stress environment. Correct answersare given immediately and activities are trackedas complete on the student dashboard andfacilitator’s reports. Questions take a variety offormats—multiple choice, T/F, short answer, fillin-the-blank, matching, and labeling.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.3
QuizzesSummative quizzes assess knowledge of module content.Additional EnrichmentsDownloadable enrichment content, including:Word Anatomy. This revisits some basic MedicalTerminology.Concept Mastery. Reviews common or complexconcepts and relationships, as well as clinicalperspectives and hot topics.Module Outline. An outline of the module’scontent for review and study.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.4
Power Points. These can be used independentlyfor review. They are also found in the Facilitator’sTool Kit for facilitator use.Image Bank. Photos and figures found in thecontent are all available in a PPT presentation.Additional artwork is included for furtherreference.Body Visible. A detailed look at the bodysystem as a whole, with labeling for review andself-check.Animations. A compilation of all animationswithin the module.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.5
In addition to the individual modules, Anatomy & Physiology provides supplemental resources thatsupport the entire product. These can be accessed from all modules.Appendices Diseases. Common diseasesfound in the human body. Dissection. Photos of actual dissectionswith companion illustrationslabeling body structures. Periodic Table. A snapshot of the chemicalelements that make up body weight. Tests. Common urinalysis and bloodtests performed on the human body.FlashcardsOver 600 terms available. These can be viewedat the module level or for the entire product.Learners can identify terms they already know,eliminating them from their study deck. Theflashcards also work well on mobile phones.GlossaryThis includes word definitions and audiopronunciations.NHA Test PlansFor study and review, test plans are providedfor select NHA certifications.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.6
FACILITATOR’S TOOL KIT NHA’s Anatomy & Physiology also includes a Facilitator’s Tool Kit (FTK). This tool kit will assistfacilitators in deploying the product to meet their specific needs, whether in class or online. The Tool Kit includes the following: Implementation Guide Answer keys with rationales for quizzes and practice activities Strategies for Effective Teaching: General Concepts Strategies for Effective Teaching: Meeting Students’ Needs Strategies for Effective Teaching: Preparing Your Materials Lesson Plans Power Points for lectures Mapping to accreditation standards and NHA test plans Crosswalks to current A&P textbooks 7 section tests with rationales 1 final exam with rationalesUSING NHA’S ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYBefore starting to use Anatomy & Physiology, review the following training videos in the Facilitator’sTool Kit (FTK). Introduction. Provides a description of the product, the intended audience, and product features. Gaining Access. Shows learners how to get into the product. Module Navigation. Shows users how to navigate through different parts of the module. View Student Progress. Explains how to access reports for individualand all learners at the module and product level. Getting into the Facilitator Portal. Shows facilitators how to access the facilitator portal. Facilitator Tool Kit. Explains the purpose, location, and how to use the Tool Kit. Course Management. Shows facilitators how to assign modules. Individual and Group Reporting. Introduces facilitators toaccessing, reading, and interpreting reports.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.7
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIESKnowledge of basic anatomy and physiology is a critical foundational skill required across most alliedhealth professions. The flexibility of delivery with NHA’s Anatomy & Physiology allows facilitators theability to implement the product when and where it makes sense within an individual program.1. Review the overall product, module by module. This includes the enrichment items. It would be bestto complete all modules to become familiar with the content. If time does not allow for that, pickseveral modules that are different from one another (i.e., the muscular system and the digestivesystem) and complete those.2. Decide how the product will be implemented into your program.a. Will Anatomy & Physiology be used in one specific course or across multiple courses (as in a wheelstructure)?b. Will the course be delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format?c. What is the time frame for the course? Over how many weeks will the content be delivered?3. Plan for implementation.a. If Anatomy & Physiology will be a standalone resource, match the course outcomes to each module.b. If Anatomy & Physiology will be implemented across multiple courses, match the content to theappropriate courses or units.c. A transition guide from several Anatomy & Physiology textbooks is included in the FTK to assistwith this process.Pathways to ImplementationPath 1Path 2Standalone CourseThreaded throughout Multiple CoursesThe course will be separate fromother courses in the programThe resource will be used in a wheel program in whichthe modules are threaded throughout the programCan be used in class, online, or in a hybrid environment Can be used in class, online, or in a hybrid environmentCopyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.8
RECO MMENDED T IME IN TH E A N ATOM Y & PHYSIOLOGY R E SOU R C EThe following tables provide recommendations for time students should spend in the product.It is based on word counts and the amount and types of activities in each module. This is purelyan estimate—some learners will need less time, while others will need more. As NHA gathers useranalytics, we will update this section.Recommended Time OverviewReading content in the entire product: 19.5 hrPractice activities: 19 hrEnd-of-module quizzes: 4 hrEstimated total time: 79 hrRecommended Time per ModuleModule equizEst. TotalTimeModule 1 - Organizationof the Human Body89 min10 min30 min10 min2.3 hrModule 2 - Chemistry,Matter, and Life127 min10 min35 min10 min3 hrModule 3 - Cells andTheir Functions149 min10 min38 min10 min3.5 hrModule 4 - Tissues,Glands, and Membranes138 min10 min41 min10 min3.3 hrModule 5 - Diseaseand Disease-ProducingOrganisms161 min10 min28 min10 min3.5 hrModule 6 - IntegumentarySystem126 min10 min49 min10 min3.25 hrModule 7 - Skeletal System 160 min10 min30 min10 min3.5 hrModule 8 - MuscularSystem160 min10 min35 min10 min3.6 hrModule 9 - NervousSystem: The Spinal Cordand Spinal Nerves124 min10 min31 min10 min3 hrModule 10 - NervousSystem: The Brainand Cranial Nerves119 min10 min33 min10 min2.9 hrModule 11 - SensorySystem130 min10 min36 min10 min3.1 hrModule 12 - EndocrineSystem: Glandsand Hormones112 min10 min30 min10 min2.7 hrCopyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.9
Module equizEst. TotalTimeModule 13 - Blood160 min10 min48 min10 min3.8 hrModule 14 - The Heartand Heart Disease171 min10 min62 min10 min4.2 hrModule 15 - Blood Vesselsand Blood Circulation163 min10 min33 min10 min3.6 hrModule 16 - LymphaticSystem andLymphoid Tissue78 min10 min26 min10 min2.1 hrModule 17 - Immunity126 min10 min42 min10 min3.1 hrModule 18 Respiratory System159 min10 min40 min10 min3.7 hrModule 19 - DigestiveSystem148 min10 min47 min10 min3.6 hrModule 20 - Metabolism,Nutrition, and BodyTemperature120 min10 min30 min10 min2.8 hrModule 21 - UrinarySystem117 min10 min26 min10 min2.7 hrModule 22 - Body Fluids82 min10 min20 min10 min2 hrModule 23 - Male andFemale ReproductiveSystems154 min10 min61 min10 min4 hrModule 24 - Developmentand Birth112 min10 min25 min10 min2.6 hrModule 25 - Heredityand Heredity Diseases124 min10 min26 min10 min2.8 hrTotal3,309 min250 min902 min250 min78.65 hrCopyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.10
IMPLEMENTATION IN 10-WEEK, 12WEEK, AND 16-WEEK COURSESNHA’s Anatomy & Physiology is designed to be an interactive resource that engages users in learningbasic anatomical structures and general physiology.Best practices point toward the initial use of the product while in class (in person or online). Thisallows the facilitator to ensure all learners can log into the product and navigate through the firstmodule. Once they are comfortable with accessing the modules, the remainder of their work with theresource can be done outside of the course environment. Learners would complete assigned modulesoutside of class and then come prepared to participate in classroom activities that allow them topractice the knowledge they have gained.The tables below provide recommendations on how to implement the resource over 10-week,12-week, and 16-week course terms.10-week Term*CourseWeek12ModuleModule NameModule 1Organization of Human BodyModule 2Chemistry, Matter, and LifeModule 3Module NameModule 12Endocrine System: Glandsand HormonesModule 16Lymphatic System andLymphoid TissueCells and Their FunctionsModule 17ImmunityModule 5Disease and DiseaseProducing OrganismsModule 14The Heart and Heart DiseaseModule 25Heredity and HereditaryDiseasesModule 15Blood Vessels andBlood CirculationModule 4Tissues, Glands, andMembranesModule 13Blood34CourseWeek Module678Module 6Integumentary SystemModule 18Respiratory SystemModule 7Skeletal SystemModule 19Digestive SystemModule 8Muscular SystemModule 20Metabolism, Nutrition, andBody Temperature9Module 9Nervous System: The SpinalCord and Spinal NervesModule 21Urinary SystemModule 10Nervous System: The Brainand Cranial NervesModule 22Body FluidsModule 11Sensory SystemModule 23Male and FemaleReproductive SystemsModule 24Development and Birth510*Courses offered in a 5-week term could double up these modules (i.e., modules 1-3, 5, and 25would be completed in week 1; modules 4 and 6-8 would be completed in week 2, etc.).Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.11
12-week Term*Course Week123456789101112ModuleModule NameModule 1Organization of the Human BodyModule 2Chemistry, Matter, and LifeModule 3Cells and Their FunctionsModule 4Tissues, Glands, and MembranesModule 5Disease and Disease Producing OrganismsModule 25Heredity and Heredity DiseasesModule 6Integumentary SystemModule 7Skeletal SystemModule 8Body Systems: MuscularModule 12Endocrine System: Glands and HormonesModule 9Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal NervesModule 10Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial NervesModule 11Sensory SystemModule 18Respiratory SystemModule 16Lymphatic System and Lymphoid TissueModule 17ImmunityModule 14The Heart and Heart DiseaseModule 15Blood Vessels and Blood CirculationModule 13BloodModule 19Digestive SystemModule 20Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body TemperatureModule 21Urinary SystemModule 22Body FluidsModule 23Male and Female Reproductive SystemsModule 24Development and Birth*Courses offered in a 6-week term could double up these modules (i.e., modules 1-4 wouldbe completed in week 1; modules 5-7 and 25 would be completed in week 2, etc.).*Courses offered in a 4-week term could triple the modules (i.e., modules 1-5 and 25 wouldbe completed in week 1; modules 6-12 would be completed in week 2, etc.).Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.12
16-week SemesterCourse WeekModuleModule Name1Module 1Organization of the Human BodyModule 2Chemistry, Matter, and LifeModule 3Cells and Their FunctionsModule 4Tissues, Glands, and Membranes3Module 5Disease and DiseaseProducing Organisms4Module 6Integumentary System5Module 7Skeletal System6Module 8Muscular System7Module 9Nervous System: The SpinalCord and Spinal Nerves8Module 10Nervous System: The Brainand Cranial Nerves9Module 11Sensory SystemModule 12Endocrine System: Glandsand HormonesModule 13BloodModule 14The Heart and Heart DiseaseModule 15Blood Vessels and Blood CirculationModule 16Lymphatic System andLymphatic TissueModule 17ImmunityModule 18Respiratory SystemModule 19Digestive SystemModule 20Metabolism, Nutrition, andBody TemperatureModule 21Urinary SystemModule 22Body Fluids15Module 23Male and FemaleReproductive Systems16Module 24Development and BirthModule 25Heredity and Heredity Diseases21011121314Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.13
Wheel Programs*Course WeekModule Name (to be entered by institution)12345678910111213141516*If a wheel program has more or fewer courses than 16, adjust the number of modules that arepresented per course module to align with your timelines.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.14
LEARNER DASHBOARDEach time the product is accessed, the learnersees the following.1. When the module is due for completion (asassigned by the facilitator)—January 15, 2021, inthis case.2. How many practice activities have beencompleted. Each time the learner leaves theproduct, the practice activities reset, so theycan be repeated. Note, however, that the countof completed activities doesn’t reset; it picks upfrom where the learner left off.3. Quiz results (for the most recent attempt).ANALYTICS AND REPORTINGIncluded with NHA’s Anatomy & Physiology arerobust analytics with views for an entire class orindividual students. These show key engagement andperformance metrics at the course and module levels.Engagement is measured by time spent as well asactivities completed, allowing the facilitator and learnera means to track progress and allow for remediationand planning.1. Seat time measures the amount of time learnersspend in the product.2. Progress shows how many practice activities havebeen completed for each module.3. Quiz results are shown as a percentage score.An answer key is included.A new reporting feature also shows quiz detail. Thisidentifies questions by module topic and flags topicswhere an individual learner (or an entire class) maybe struggling. This will help facilitators mitigate asappropriate, whether by assigning additional learning(such as enrichment resources) to an individual orfocusing on a challenging topic in class.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.15
PRODUCT SUPPORTAt NHA, we pride ourselves on timely, effective support to meet your needs. If you need assistancewith this product, please contact your NHA representative, call us at 800-499-9092, or reach out viathe chat function within your NHA portal account.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSTechnical requirements for all NHA products can be found in the Help Center section of our web s.FAST FOLLOWERSWe’re already working on several additional features that will launch this spring.I N THE L EARNING RES OURCE Ability to print at the Topic level (note that Practice Activitieswon’t include answers and animations won’t run) Audio readerI N THE ASSIGNMENTS FUNCT ION A LIT Y Ability for facilitators to set the number of quiz attempts. These range from 1 to 5 and unlimited.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.16
FAQSWhat specific requirements does Anatomy &Physiology fulfill?Is the final exam proctored? Can we lock itdown on our LMS?Anatomy & Physiology fulfills educationalmaterials requirements for the Anatomy &Physiology course taught across multipleallied health programs.Can educational institutions offer this as acredit course?The final exam is a separate documentprovided in the FTK. It can be downloadedand exported into an LMS for deployment.The exam is not proctored nor “seen” by NHA.Does the product integrate with LMSs?The product can be delivered from any LMSvia a single-sign-on request, and reports canbe imported into gradebooks. However, theproduct doesn’t “play” inside the LMS itself.The resource itself is not credit-bearing.However, the Anatomy & Physiology course isoften offered for credit.How long will Anatomy & Physiology take tocomplete?Inclusive of content, practice, and assessment,total time in the product is approximately 79hr. (Keep in mind this is a new product, sowe don’t have data to validate this. We willupdate when we do.)Can the scores from activities be integratedinto our LMS gradebook?Practice activities are not scored; they’retracked for completion only. Quiz scores canbe imported into LMS gradebooks.Can the product be customized at all?There are no customization options forthis product. NHA uses data to inform andimprove product functionality; customizationwould compromise this effort.Where should we plug this offering into ourcurrent programs?The product should be used in the Anatomy &Physiology section of your program, whetheras a standalone or integrated course.Who are ideal candidates for this resource?What kind of technical support is available toinstructors/program staff and where is thatsupport offered?Students in all allied health programsmust have some knowledge of Anatomy &Physiology.Support is available via phone, email, andchat: https://www.nhanow.com/help-center/contact-us.Will learners receive continuing educationcredit or a certificate for completing Anatomy& Physiology?At this time, there is no credit or certificate forthe product. However, we are contemplatingadding this in the future.What browsers will this product work in?The product works best with Firefox, Chrome,and Safari browsers: https://info.nhanow.com/technical-requirements.Can learners access this product from a tabletor mobile phone?How long do learners have access to theAnatomy & Physiology content?Yes. The product can be launched fromdesktop, PC, tablet, and mobile devices.Access is for one year.Is this self-paced or facilitated?The product should be used in a facilitatedenvironment; instructors have control overassignments.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.17
How does purchasing for the product work?Will I purchase licenses in bulk or individually?How far in advance will licenses need to bepurchased?The product can be purchased in bulk orindividually a few days before the license isneeded.If a learner doesn’t access the product throughtheir account, will the school or facility still becharged for it?Is there an audio reader included with theproduct?There will be an audio reader later in summer2021. Also, our content can be read by abrowser text-to-speech tool (e.g., JAWS),making it accessible.What is the reading level for Anatomy &Physiology?Yes. However, you can remove it from thatlearner’s account and place it elsewhere aslong as it has never been accessed.Will schools or facilities be given anycomplimentary accounts for faculty or staff?If so, how many, and how long will thoseaccounts be valid for?Please contact your NHA representative formore information.If I find content that is not clear or accurate,where can I report the issue?NHA does not perform reading levelanalyses on our certification assessmentsor preparatory materials. We are focused,instead, on ensuring that all content isappropriate for the given test plan and theknowledge needed for that certification.That content is validated both throughiterative content expert reviews andthrough psychometric evaluation of testingdata. While we do not perform readinglevel analyses, NHA’s editorial staff strivesto ensure that we use clear, concise, andaccurate language.Content issues and questions should beposed to your NHA sales rep, who will get itto the appropriate parties for clarification.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.18
ISBN AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION978-1-56533-238-6Content was adapted from Cohen and Hull, Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease, 14thedition, copyright 2019, Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company.National Healthcareer Association is a division of Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. Copyright 2021. Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.Copyright 2020 Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.19
If Anatomy & Physiology will be a standalone resource, match the course outcomes to each module. b. If Anatomy & Physiology will be implemented across multiple courses, match the content to the appropriate courses or units. c. A transition guide from several Anatomy & Physiology textbooks is included in the FTK to assist with this process.
