FEU Nursing 08-09

Far Eastern University
Institute of Nursing
Associate in Science Health Education
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE 2

COURSE OUTLINE

Topic: Concept 2 HEALTH EDUCATION

I.                    Introduction: Definition of Terms

§         Health education

§         Health

§         Education

§         Health education

§         Health Educator:

§         Teaching

§         Learning

§         Process

II.                  Concepts of Health Education:

1.       Health education of the public means different things to different people:

2.       Principles and Philosophy of Health Education

3.       Traits and Qualities of a Health Educator;

1.       Efficient

2.       Good communicator

3.       Good listener

4.       Keen observer

5.       Systematic

6.       Creative/resourceful

7.       Analytical

8.       Tactful

9.       Knowledgeable

10.   Open

11.   With sense of humor

12.   Change agent

4.       Discuss the Learning Process

5.       Discuss the Principles of Adult Learning

Learning is not memorizing. People learn by doing. Learning is an active process.

Learning takes place only when people recognize a problem or a need and is interested in solving or satisfying the problem or need.

people can and do increase their knowledge irrespective of their age. On the other hand they get rid of knowledge or information useless to them.

Learning must be made meaningful. People can and do change their beliefs. If they think that the change would be something of value to them.

Learning about health situations where actual instruction is given does not take place only in one location. It may result from a wide variety of contacts between people in the homes, the school, the hospital, the marketplace, clinics, etc.

People can learn no matter what their age and range of abilities. The saying that “old dogs can’t learn new tricks” is not true. All people learn, but at different rates depending upon their interest and capacities.

Learning must be aimed at realistic goals. Behavior can be changed so that life may be more satisfying.

What people learn in any given situation depends on their past experiences, goals or purposes, interests in everyday life and hopes for the future.

The most effective procedure, method and tools are often those created by the group or individuals using them.

Good human relations are important in learning.

Public health workers and other person who would help to bring about changes and improvements must become learners themselves.

All learning is motivated.

6.       Health Education Approaches:

Interviewing

Counseling

Lecture-discussion

Open forum

Workshop

Case study

Role play

Symposium

Group work-buzz sessions

Community assembly

Laboratory training

Use of IEC (information, education and communication) materials as leaflets, brochure, comic handouts, flyers

Use of publication – articles in newspapers, magazines, newsettes, journals

Use of audio-visual aids, bulletin boards, billboards, posters, streamers, radio, television, overhead projectors.

Use of other IEC as fans, umbrellas, T-shirts, bookmarks etc.

7.       Health Education Tools:

1.       Flip Chart

2.       Flannel Board

3.       Film strip

4.       Printed Material

5.       Blackboard or bulletin

6.       Visual Aids

8.       Discuss the Health teaching plan/health education Plan

9. Discuss the Steps in Health Education:

Process Involved:

needs assessment

planning and defining

rehearse

deliver

evaluate

  Reference:

Community Health Nursing Services in the Philippines by DOH