Health Care The Doctor Medicines Nutrition
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STAYING HEALTHY
AN ENGLISH LEARNER’S GUIDE TO HEALTH CARE AND HEALTHY
LIVING
LUNCHTIME LESSONS 90 MINUTES
FOR 4 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS
Health CareThe DoctorMedicinesNutrition
STAYING HEALTHY
LESSON 1:HEALTH CARE
Lisa Leiby, RN
HEALTH CARE Learning Objectives
Students will list 3 reasons for visiting a doctor for a checkup
Students will recognize emergency health care situations and when to call 911
Students will know where they can find local programs and facilities they can contact for health care
Tools required: handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacks
HEALTH CARE Health Care System
Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Public Health and Emergency Departments
Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Social Workers
HEALTH CARE Different Kinds of Health Care
1) Regular Checkups – Well Visits Health or Medical History Form (p. 30 handbook)
Check Yes or No Specific dates/year of illnesses, immunizations
Physical Examination Height and Weight and Blood PressureHeartLungsEyes/Ears/Throat/MouthTests: blood, urine, (female) pap smear, (male) prostate
Staying HealthyDietExerciseNo SmokingImmunizations
HEALTH CARE2) When you are sick
Symptoms Tell doctor how you feel and for how
long
Contagious Diseases You get sick from other people’s germsGood Hand Washing!
Hospitals and grocery stores have hand wipes
Making an Appointment (Role play)
HEALTH CARE3) Emergency Visits – 911
Chest pain Difficulty Breathing Car Accident Drowning Snake bite Unconscious
Use any phone to call 911 immediatelyTell what the emergency isAnswer all questionsIf you do not understand, say “I speak Spanish”,
wait for someone who speaks your languageDO NOT HANG UP the phoneWait with the sick person until the ambulance
arrives
HEALTH CARE Learning Medical Words
Vocabulary Words Pronunciation: 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.htm
HEALTH CARE
Conversation 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.
HEALTH CARE Conversation 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.
STAYING HEALTHY:
LESSON 2:THE DOCTOR
Lisa Leiby, RN
THE DOCTOR Learning Objectives
Students will identify 2 helpful ways to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
Students will know 3 important questions to ask the doctor
Students will describe 8 common symptoms clearly
Tools required: b/p machine or cuff and stethoscope, handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacks
THE DOCTOR Things To Do Before Your Doctor’s Visit
Write down the medicines you take or bring the medicines with you
Write down all of the health problems you have ever had and the symptoms you are feeling now
Practice describing your symptoms in EnglishBring bilingual bookAsk a friend or family member to go with youRequest interpreter
THE DOCTOR The 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: Height Weight Blood Pressure (take B/P from each student)
Nurse will ask you to undress and wear a gownThe doctor will knock on the door and come in with
the nurse or medical assistantTell the doctor why you are there and describe
your symptomsExamination
THE DOCTORVocabulary Words
Pronunciation – 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 WhenAfter and Have You EverPractice Describing Symptoms (p.23-27 handbook)
www.eslpod.com –“Describing Symptoms to the Doctor”
Conversation with the Doctor
THE DOCTOR Conversation 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.
THE DOCTOR Conversation 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.
STAYING HEALTHY:
LESSON 3:MEDICINES
Lisa Leiby, RN
MEDICINES Learning Objectives
Students will understand the difference between over-the-counter and prescription medicines
Students will know how to find and understand 6 pieces of information on a prescription label
Students will explain how to take medicines from reading the directions on the label
Tools required: variety of empty prescription/OTC bottles/pkgs, tsp/Tbsp, syringes for demonstration, handouts, access to internet, healthy lunch/snacks
MEDICINES Different 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 medicines
MEDICINES Medicine Labels
Over the Counter (OTC) 1. Name of the medicine2. What is the medicine for3. How and when to take the medicine4. How much of the medicine to take5. Side effects6. Warnings7. Expiration date (end)
MEDICINES Medicine Labels
Prescription1. Name of medicine2. Dose = how much medicine to take3. Prescription – Rx #4. Pharmacy phone number5. Date when you receive medicine6. Number of refills7. Your name and your doctor’s name
MEDICINES How to measure and take medicine
All medicine labels give directions:
How to take the medicineOral - mouthRectal - rectumTopical – skinOptical – eyesInhalant - lungs
MEDICINESHow much medicine to take
1 tablet, 2 tablets, ½ tablet
1 capsule, 2 capsules
1 teaspoon, 2 teaspoons, ½ teaspoon
MEDICINESHow often or when to take the medicine
Once 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 pm
MEDICINES Taking Medicine – tablets, capsules, liquid
Vocabulary Words Pronunciation – Tap the Stress (p. 43 Teacher’s Guide)
Activities Grammar: How much, How many, How often (p. 44 Teacher’s Guide) Hands on:
Reading Medicine LabelMeasuring Liquid Medicines
Side Effects Warning Labels (p. 45) www.reepworld.org/englishpractice/health/medicine/index.htm
MEDICINES Conversation 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.
MEDICINES
Conversation 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.
STAYING HEALTHY:
LESSON 4:NUTRITION
Lisa Leiby, RN
NUTRITION Learning Objectives
Students will explain 2 ways how nutrition affects your health
Students will describe the function of 5 important nutrients, and name foods that contain them
Students 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, recipes
NUTRITION How the body uses food to stay healthy Good nutrition helps the body to: (p. 52)
Grow Stay Strong To Have Energy Fight Sickness and Disease
All 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 sugar
NUTRITION Food Labels and Nutrition Facts
Vocabulary Words Pronunciation – Tap the Stress (p. 59 Teacher’s
Guide)Activities
Comparing Labels/Choose Healthier Foods1. Serving size: (p. 62)2. Calories3. Total Fat4. Carbohydrates/Fiber
Grammar: Words that Mean the Same Thing (p.63) Hands on: Looking at Food Labels and Grouping Healthy Weight
www.choosemyplate.govwww.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
STAYING HEALTHY Eat Healthy Foods Keep a Healthy Weight Exercise Don’t Smoke Get Regular Checkups Take Care of Stress
www.healthyroadsmedia.org
5 SUPER FOODS1) Spinach - high in Vitamin K – good for
bones and vision
2) Curry – turmeric – decreases brain aging, cancer and boosts metabolism
3) Tomatoes – Lucopein – great antioxidant and decreases skin damage while in sun
4) Almonds – Vitamin E – good for coordination and decreases heart disease
5) Dark Chocolate – great antioxidant – decreases blood pressure and heart disease