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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan
Lapum et al. · Ryerson University
In the contents: 5.19: What Should the Healthcare Provider Consider
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EMS Psychomotor Skills Lab Manual
Chris Hamper, Carmen Curtz, Holly A. Edwins, and Jamie Kennel · Oregon Institute of Technology
In the contents: 3.05: Equity in Healthcare- What is equity in healthcare · 3.06: Equity in Healthcare Activities- Self-Awareness · 9.03: Health Emergency Ready Oregon (HERO) Kids Registry
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Unfolding the Mystery of Life - Biology Lab Manual for Non-Science Majors
Ellen Genovesi, Laura Blinderman, & Patrick Natale · Mercer County Community College
This laboratory manual is intended for use in a biology laboratory course taken by non-science majors, pre-biology, and pre-allied health majors. Laboratory exercises provide students with experience in basic laboratory skills, gathering and organizing data, measuring and calculating, hypothesis testing, analysis of data, writing, and laboratory safety. The skill sets are designed to promote the development of critical thought and analysis.
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Clinical Chemistry - Theory, Analysis, Correlation
Lawrence Kaplan & Amadeo Pesce · New York University & University of Cincinnati
This workbook is designed as a companion manual to the 4th edition of Clinical Chemistry: Theory, Analysis, Correlation by Kaplan and Pesce. It should be used as an integral part of a complete medical technology program. However, students of Clinical Chemistry will find that it is also a valuable study guide for preparing the certification examination. It allows the student to assess areas of weakness in basic facts, laboratory concepts, and clinical application.
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Lab Manual for General, Organic and Biological Chemistry-1-semester
Deboleena Roy · American River College
This laboratory manual is for CHEM. 309 at American River College. CHEM 309 is an 1-semester class called "Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry". This class is designed for students going into a career for Allied Health. The set of experiments for this class was compiled in 2006 when this course was launched. The laboratory manual has gone through many years of revisions in the last two decades.
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CHEM 110: Introductory Chemistry
Lisa Sharpe Elles · University of Kansas
This integrated lecture and laboratory course provides an introduction to basic concepts related to general, organic, and biological chemistry. Suitable for students seeking an introductory course and for students who are majoring in health and allied health fields.
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Foundations of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: An Integrated Approach
Burçak Artun, Gorkem Ermut, and Semere Bairu · De Anza College
This textbook serves a one-quarter general chemistry course for students in allied health and related careers. It walks through the essentials, including measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, and acids and bases. Its aim is to build a practical grasp of chemistry that prepares students for organic and biological chemistry down the road.
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Chemistry 410 Laboratory Manual
Safiyyah Forbes and Patrick McKay · Skyline College
Survey of the principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. The physical and chemical properties of inorganic, organic, and biomolecules. Includes a study of equilibrium in chemical systems with special emphasis on chemical processes in the body. The laboratory component introduces qualitative and quantitative techniques of chemical study and manipulations with inorganic, organic, and biochemical reactions. Designed for Health Science and Allied Health majors.
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Chemistry 100: Fundamentals of Chemistry
Fred Garces · San Diego Miramar College
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions and changes of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Applications to everyday experiences are considered. This course is taken by students majoring in nursing or allied health sciences and provides a foundation for further coursework in chemistry.
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Radiation Safety (Ballard)
Jason S. Ballard · Linn-Benton Community College
The purpose of this OER is to provide students with a comprehensive textbook aligned with the NDT 130 (Radiographic Testing) course as taught at Linn-Benton Community College.
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Undergraduate Diagnostic Imaging Fundamentals
Brent Burbridge and Evan Mah · University of Saskatchewan
In the contents: 2.06: Radiation Protection for Healthcare Workers
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Unfolding the Mystery of Life, Biology Lab Manual for Non-Science Majors
Ellen Genovesi; Laura Blinderman; Patrick Natale · Ellen Genovesi, Laura Blinderman and Patrick Natale · 2019
This laboratory manual is intended for use in a biology laboratory course taken by non-science majors, pre-biology, and pre-allied health majors. Laboratory exercises provide students with experience in basic laboratory skills, gathering and organizing data, measuring and calculating, hypothesis testing, analysis of data, writing, and laboratory safety. The skill sets are designed to promote the development of critical thought and analysis. Students work with living and preserved specimens, and laboratory reagents and equipment.
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Introduction to Microbiology
Ying Liu; Student Authors · City College of San Francisco · 2025
Introduction to Microbiology is a textbook designed for non-majors and allied health microbiology courses. The book features chunked content, embedded assessments, and clearly stated learning objectives to support active and inclusive learning. It incorporates equity-focused case studies, interactive elements, and diverse global perspectives to enhance engagement and representation - reflecting our belief that students are not only learners but also co-creators of knowledge. Created by Ying Liu of City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in collaboration with undergraduate students from CCSF and the University of Dundee.
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Microbiology
Nina Parker · OpenStax CNX · 2016
Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.
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Anatomy and Physiology
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly Young; James Wise · OpenStax · 2021
Anatomy and Physiology 2e is developed to meet the scope and sequence for a two-semester human anatomy and physiology course for life science and allied health majors. The book is organized by body systems. The revision focuses on inclusive and equitable instruction and includes new student support. Illustrations have been extensively revised to be clearer and more inclusive. The web-based version of Anatomy and Physiology 2e also features links to surgical videos, histology, and interactive diagrams. Please learn more about the changes by previewing the preface.
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Principles of Epidemiology: A Primer
Christy Bazan; Pedro Hallal; Rachel Hoopsick; Sheena Martenies · University of Illinois Library - Urbana · 2026
Principles of Epidemiology: A Primer is an open-access, introductory textbook crafted for students and professionals in public health and allied health fields. The textbook is designed to provide an overview of the basic principles of epidemiology, providing a brief historical overview, summarizing tools, processes and principles of epidemiology and their contribution to public health.
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Microbiology
Nina Parker; Mark Schneegurt; Anh-Hue Thi Tu; Summer Allen · OpenStax, Rice University
Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.
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Anatomy and Physiology 2e
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; James A. Wise; Eddie Johnson · OpenStax, Rice University
Anatomy and Physiology 2e is developed to meet the scope and sequence for a two-semester human anatomy and physiology course for life science and allied health majors. The book is organized by body systems. The revision focuses on inclusive and equitable instruction and includes new student support. Illustrations have been extensively revised to be clearer and more inclusive. The web-based version of Anatomy and Physiology 2e also features links to surgical videos, histology, and interactive diagrams. Please learn more about the changes by previewing the preface. The first edition of Anatomy and Physiology by OpenStax is available in web view here.
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NUTRI 335: Principles of Food Science
Jessica Coppola · Sacramento City College
In the contents: 1.05: Food Systems and Allied Industries · 14.1.03: Promoting Health
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Chem 121 OER Textbook
Morgan Stock, Sidnee-Marie Dunn, Travis Knowles, Alaka Pradhan, Priyanka Thakral · South Puget Sound Community College
Introductory Chemistry for Allied Health: This OER text was created by the faculty of South Puget Sound Community College, Exceptional Faculty Grant 2022.