Health Smart (Health Literacy)
Strand One
Objectives - Participants will be able to:
A Healthy Vocabulary
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Define health
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Define common health terms
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Identify body parts and systems
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Recognize common illnesses and their symptoms
Your Healthcare Team
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Identify members of my healthcare team and what they do
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Identify the steps to take to find a doctor I like
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Recognize the different types; of healthcare facilities and their functions
Your Doctor Visit
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Identify when to arrive at the doctor's office
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Set up and follow a "healthy" schedule
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Identify what to do before going to the doctor
Talk to Your Doctor!
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Define the parts of the communication cycle
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List the steps to take when listening to my doctor's recommendations
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Identify questions to ask my doctor
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Be a self-advocate
Your Doctor's Instructions
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Identify barriers to following the doctor's directions
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Identify ways to overcome barriers to following directions
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Identify ways to increase motivation
Getting Good Health Information
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Identify sources of health information
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Use critical reading guidelines
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Identify common fraudulent health claims
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Identify how to ensure information is safe and credible