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