Basic Health Literacy (online/in-person/hybrid classes):
Learning Objectives:
- Navigate the federal and provincial healthcare system
- Be able to know when and how to get medical services
- Know basic knowledge about public health and primary health care
Topics:
Part 1: From March to May
- Introduction to Canada’s health care system
- Introduction to Alberta’s health care system
- Health Professionals – Doctors and Specialists
- Medications – Pharmacies and Drugs
- Paying for Health Services – Healthcare Insurance
- Dentistry and Optometry
- Public Health
- Immunizations
- Mental Health
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Healthy Environments
- Virtual or E-Health
Part 2: From September to December
- Chronic Disease Management
- Minding Stress – Stress Management
- Healthy Eating and Food Safety
- Weight Management
- Stretching and Exercise
- Sleep Management
- Ergonomics and Posture
- Multicultural Health Practices
- Holistic Healing – Meditation
- Family Planning and Sexual Health
- Social Determinants of Health
Course Schedules with Registration
Every Wednesday, 6-8pm