ESL Health Literacy Units Resource Guide.pdf - Project SHINE

Project SHINE AmeriCorps Health Literacy Initiative Pre-Service Training 2010health reasons. Which ones can you already doMake appointmentsUse voicemailDescribe pain/symptomsTalk with your doctorDescribe your personal and family health historyCall 911Take care of yourself before and after surgeryPrevent and/or manage diabetesPrevent and/or manage high blood pressurePrevent and/or manage heart attack and strokeEat a healthy dietStart a healthy exercise planManage stress in your lifeRead prescription and over-the-counter medication labelsTalk to your pharmacist about drug side effects and interactionsMake your home safe to help prevent accidents such as fallsTalk to your doctor about different types of alternative medicines and practices.2. Which of the following topics would you like to learn more about?Making appointments (Unit 1 – lesson 1)Using voicemail (Unit 1 – lesson 1)Describing pain/symptoms (Unit 1 – lesson 2)Talking with your doctor (Unit 1 – lesson 2)Describing your personal and family health history (Unit 1 – lesson 3)Calling 911 (Unit 2 – lesson 1)Taking care of yourself before and after surgery (Unit 2 – lesson 2/3)Preventing and/or manage diabetes (Unit 3 – lesson 1)Preventing and/or manage high blood pressure (Unit 3 – lesson 2)Preventing and/or manage heart attack and stroke (Unit 3 – lesson 3)Eating a healthy diet (Unit 4 – lesson 1)Starting a healthy exercise plan (Unit 4 – lesson 2)Managing stress in your life (Unit 4 – lesson 3)Reading prescription and over-the-counter medication labels (Unit 5 – lesson 1)Talking to your pharmacist about drug side effects and interactions (Unit 5 –lesson 1)Making your home safe to help prevent accidents like falls (Unit 5 – lesson 2)Talking to your doctor about types of alternative medicines and practices (Unit 5 –lesson 3)Project SHINE AmeriCorps Health Literacy Initiative Pre-service Training 2010

Project SHINE AmeriCorps Health Literacy Initiative Pre-Service Training 2010Project SHINE AmeriCorps Health Literacy Initiative Pre-service Training 2010