Understanding Common Medical Issues (15 hours)
This learning option provides essential health information that EAs require while working in schools. Participants will learn to apply their knowledge of common health issues, recognition and intervention techniques and personal injury prevention, back to the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
- To examine the principles of personal care support using a holistic and student-centred approach
- To differentiate between common health issues (i.e.: diabetes, allergies, epilepsy) and interventions for students
- To relate physiological processes to the physical support needs of students requiring assistance
- To perform safely using good body mechanics and back safe principles
Provider/Format
This course can be delivered by district personnel through face to face instruction. Instructors should have experience in special education as well as in teaching adults and providing professional development. Nursing or similar medical background is required.
Instructors
Click here to access curriculum package. Please note that this page is password protected. Contact Lauren Kullar (laurenk@bcpsea.bc.ca) or Leanne Bowes (leanneb@bcpsea.bc.ca) if you require access.
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