Healthy An English Learners guide to health care and healthy living Lunchtime lessons 90 minutes for 4 consecutive weeks Health Care The Doctor Medicines Nutrition Staying healthy lesson 1 ID: 602333
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Staying HealthyAn English Learner’s guide to health care and healthy living Lunchtime lessons 90 minutes for 4 consecutive weeks
Health Care
The Doctor
Medicines
NutritionSlide2
Staying healthylesson 1:health careLisa Leiby, RNSlide3
Health careLearning ObjectivesStudents will list 3 reasons for visiting a doctor for a checkupStudents will recognize emergency health care situations and when to call 911Students will know where they can find local programs and facilities they can contact for health care
Tools required: handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacksSlide4
Health CareHealth Care SystemHospitals, Medical Clinics, Public Health and Emergency DepartmentsDoctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Social WorkersSlide5
Health careDifferent Kinds of Health Care1) Regular Checkups – Well VisitsHealth or Medical History Form (p. 30 handbook)Check Yes or No Specific dates/year of illnesses, immunizationsPhysical Examination
Height and Weight and Blood Pressure
Heart
Lungs
Eyes/Ears/Throat/Mouth
Tests: blood, urine, (female) pap smear, (male) prostate
Staying Healthy
Diet
Exercise
No Smoking
ImmunizationsSlide6
Health care2) When you are sickSymptoms Tell doctor how you feel and for how longContagious Diseases You get sick from other people’s germsGood Hand Washing!Hospitals and grocery stores have hand wipesMaking an Appointment (Role play)Slide7
Health care3) Emergency Visits – 911Chest painDifficulty BreathingCar AccidentDrowningSnake bite
Unconscious
Use any phone to call 911 immediately
Tell what the emergency is
Answer all questions
If you do not understand, say “I speak Spanish”, wait for someone who speaks your language
DO NOT HANG UP the phone
Wait with the sick person until the ambulance arrivesSlide8
Health CareLearning Medical WordsVocabulary WordsPronunciation: Tap the Stress (p. 7 Teacher’s Guide)Activities:Health Care Vocabulary Bingo (www.bingocardcreator.com
)
Hospital Signs
and
Symbols (p. 12 handbook)
Phone Call: 211 or access website @
www.flairs.org
Community Health Care
Resources (handout)
www.healthyroadsmedia.org/index.htmSlide9
Health careConversation 1: (Role play)Operator: 911. What is your emergency?Parent: My boy fell out of the tree.Operator: Is he conscious?Parent: Yes.Operator: Is he hurt?
Parent
: I think he broke his leg.
Operator
: An ambulance is on its way.Slide10
Health careConversation 2: (Role play)Information Desk: May I help you?Patient: Yes, where do I go for an X-Ray?Information Desk: Do you have an appointment?
Patient
: Yes.
Information
Desk
: You need to go to Radiology. Go past the gift shop and turn right. Look for the X-Ray sign. You will need to sign in at the desk.
Patient
: OK. Thank you.Slide11
Staying Healthy:lesson 2:the doctorLisa Leiby, RNSlide12
The doctorLearning ObjectivesStudents will identify 2 helpful ways to prepare for a doctor’s appointmentStudents will know 3 important questions to ask the doctorStudents will describe 8 common symptoms clearlyTools required: b/p machine or cuff and stethoscope, handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacksSlide13
The doctorThings To Do Before Your Doctor’s VisitWrite down the medicines you take or bring the medicines with youWrite down all of the health problems you have ever had and the symptoms you are feeling nowPractice describing your symptoms in EnglishBring bilingual bookAsk a friend or family member to go with youRequest interpreterSlide14
The doctorThe Doctor’s Office Visit (Role play)Sign in Tell clerk your name and time of your appointmentFill out Health History FormWait in the waiting room until the nurse calls you to take your:HeightWeightBlood
Pressure (
take B/P from each student
)
Nurse will ask you to undress and wear a gown
The doctor will knock on the door and come in with the nurse or medical assistant
Tell the doctor why you are there and describe your symptoms
ExaminationSlide15
The doctorVocabulary WordsPronunciation – Tap the Stress (p. 27 Teacher Guide) Describing Symptoms/Health History (p. 31 Teacher’s Guide)
Activities
Conversation: Information Desk or phone
Math: Understanding Blood
Pressure (p. 28 Teacher’s Guide)
Grammar:
(p. 29-30 Teacher’s Guide)
Feel
Have and When
After and Have You Ever
Practice Describing
Symptoms (p.23-27 handbook)
www.eslpod.com –“Describing Symptoms to the Doctor”
Conversation with the DoctorSlide16
The doctorConversation 1: (Role play)Doctor: I’m Dr. Robbins. How are you today?Patient: OK, thank you.Doctor: What can I do for you today?Patient: I feel dizzy and I have a headache.Doctor: How long have you been feeling dizzy and have had a headache?
Patient
: For a week.
Doctor
: Do you have a history of high blood pressure?
Patient
: Yes.
Doctor
: Are you taking any medications for your blood pressure?
Patient
: No.
Doctor
: Is there anyone in your family with high blood pressure?
Patient
: Yes, my mother and my grandmother.Slide17
The doctorConversation 2: (Role play)Doctor: You have mild hypertension. I’m going to write you a prescription for medication.Patient: Excuse me, but I don’t understand.Doctor: Hypertension means high blood pressure. Your blood pressure is a little too high, so I want you to take some medicine to bring your blood pressure to a normal level.Patient: OK, thank you for explaining that.Doctor
: You’re welcome. I want to schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks to see if the medicine is working.
Patient
: OK, thank you.Slide18
Staying Healthy:lesson 3:medicinesLisa Leiby, RNSlide19
medicinesLearning ObjectivesStudents will understand the difference between over-the-counter and prescription medicinesStudents will know how to find and understand 6 pieces of information on a prescription labelStudents will explain how to take medicines from reading the directions on the labelTools required: variety of empty prescription/OTC bottles/pkgs, tsp/Tbsp, syringes for demonstration, handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacksSlide20
medicinesDifferent Types of Medicine (p. 39-40)PrescriptionOver The Counter (OTC)Different Kinds of Medicine (p. 37) Tablets, liquid, powder, drops, injection, inhalant, ointment, capsules
Hands-on demonstration with variety of medicinesSlide21
medicinesMedicine LabelsOver the Counter (OTC) Name of the medicineWhat is the medicine forHow and when to take the medicineHow much of the medicine to takeSide effectsWarnings
Expiration date (end)Slide22
medicinesMedicine LabelsPrescriptionName of medicineDose = how much medicine to takePrescription – Rx #Pharmacy phone numberDate when you receive medicineNumber of refills
Your name and your doctor’s nameSlide23
medicinesHow to measure and take medicineAll medicine labels give directions:How to take the medicineOral - mouthRectal - rectumTopical – skinOptical – eyes
Inhalant - lungsSlide24
medicinesHow much medicine to take1 tablet, 2 tablets, ½ tablet1 capsule, 2 capsules1 teaspoon, 2 teaspoons, ½ teaspoonSlide25
MedicinesHow often or when to take the medicineOnce a day – 8 am Twice a day – 8 am and 5 pm Three a day – 8 am, 5 pm, 8 pm Every 4 hours – 6 am, 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, 10 pm
Every 6 hours – 6 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 10 pmSlide26
medicinesTaking Medicine – tablets, capsules, liquidVocabulary WordsPronunciation – Tap the Stress (p. 43 Teacher’s Guide)ActivitiesGrammar: How
much, How many, How often
(p. 44 Teacher’s Guide)
Hands on:
Reading Medicine Label
Measuring Liquid Medicines
Side Effects
Warning
Labels (p. 45)
www.reepworld.org/englishpractice/health/medicine/index.htmSlide27
MedicinesConversation 1: (Role play)Patient: What is my problem?Doctor: You have an infection. The medicine I give you will kill the infection.Patient: What do I need to do?Doctor: Start taking the medicine right away. Take it for the entire 14 days, even if you think you are feeling better.
Patient
: Why is that important for me to do that?
Doctor
: The medicine is an antibiotic. You need to take all of it so the infection will not return.Slide28
medicinesConversation 2: (Role play)Pharmacist: How may I help you?Patient: I need to fill this prescription, please.Pharmacist: OK. Here you are. Do you have any questions?Patient: Yes. How do I take this medicine?
Pharmacist
: Take 2 capsules twice a day.
Patient: When should I take them?
Pharmacist
: Take 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening.
Patient
: OK. Thank you.Slide29
Staying Healthy:lesson 4:nutritionLisa Leiby, RNSlide30
nutritionLearning ObjectivesStudents will explain 2 ways how nutrition affects your healthStudents will describe the function of 5 important nutrients, and name foods that contain themStudents will identify 4 important pieces of information on a food label
Tools required: variety of food packages with food labels, handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacks, recipesSlide31
nutritionHow the body uses food to stay healthyGood nutrition helps the body to: (p. 52)GrowStay StrongTo Have EnergyFight Sickness and DiseaseAll foods contain 3 important nutrients: (p.53-57)
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals
Healthy Eating
(
p. 57-58
)
Variety
Eat 5-9 Servings of Fruits/Vegetables Every Day
Less fat
Less sugarSlide32
nutritionFood Labels and Nutrition FactsVocabulary WordsPronunciation – Tap the Stress (p. 59 Teacher’s Guide)ActivitiesComparing Labels/Choose Healthier FoodsServing size:
(p. 62)
Calories
Total Fat
Carbohydrates/Fiber
Grammar: Words that Mean the Same
Thing (p.63)
Hands on: Looking at Food Labels and Grouping
Healthy Weight
www.choosemyplate.gov
www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.govSlide33
Staying healthyEat Healthy FoodsKeep a Healthy WeightExerciseDon’t SmokeGet Regular CheckupsTake Care of Stresswww.healthyroadsmedia.orgSlide34
5 Super foodsSpinach - high in Vitamin K – good for bones and visionCurry – turmeric – decreases brain aging, cancer and boosts metabolismTomatoes – Lucopein – great antioxidant and decreases skin damage while in sunAlmonds –
Vitamin E – good for coordination and decreases heart disease
Dark Chocolate
–
great antioxidant – decreases blood pressure and
heart disease