Description
While winter may be the worst time for colds, coughs, and flu, teachers are often faced with a wide range of communicable diseases and illnesses year-round. How do we make the health and well-being of our students and ourselves one of the main focuses in our classrooms? Join John Roche for this timesaving, to the point session as he shares a variety of steps you can take to prevent the spread of sickness in your classroom. In addition to discussing basic first aid procedures to prevent disease transmission, John will also cover the symptoms of MRSA, influenza, HIV, Hepatitis, and other diseases communicated via blood, air, or surfaces. He will also provide suggestions to help keep the surfaces in your classroom clean.
Objectives
Recall the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in the classroom environment throughout the year. Understand the significance of implementing preventive measures to minimize the spread of communicable diseases. Apply knowledge of symptoms associated with different diseases to recognize potential health concerns among students and staff. Analyze and evaluate practical cleaning strategies to determine their effectiveness in maintaining a clean and hygienic classroom environment. Assess the effectiveness of current practices and identify areas for improvement in preventing the spread of sickness within the classroom. Develop personalized action plans to promote a healthier classroom environment by integrating preventive measures and practical cleaning strategies.
