Medical Assistant - Take Pulse

The simulation guides participants through techniques for accurately assessing a patient’s pulse. It covers methods for measuring both radial and carotid pulses, ensuring proper technique for evaluating heart rate and rhythm in a clinical setting.

Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Guided
Plays on: VR

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify the correct anatomical landmarks for locating both radial and carotid pulse points.
Students will be able to demonstrate the proper technique for palpating and assessing radial and carotid pulses, including correct finger placement and applied pressure.
Students will be able to accurately assess a patient's pulse rate and rhythm by applying the learned radial and carotid pulse measurement techniques.

Suggested activities

Medical Assistant - Take Pulse Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenMedical Assistant - Take Pulse Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Medical Assistant - Take Pulse Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenMedical Assistant - Take Pulse Discussion (opens in a new tab)

Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

Group sessions

SimGenie acts as a built-in lab assistant. A learner who gets stuck can ask for a hint by voice, and it adapts its guidance to what they are doing in the scene.

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