Understanding Health Services: Ensuring Access to Care and Wellness

Health Education SS1 First Term Lesson Note – Week 9

Subject: Health Education
Class: SS1
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 14-16 years
Topic: Health Services
Sub-topic: Types and Importance of Health Services
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define the term “health service.”
2. Outline common types of health services (e.g., traditional, family, school).
3. Specify the importance of health services.
4. Highlight various health services provided by the school.

Keywords

• Health service
• Traditional health services
• Family health services
• School health services
• Healthcare providers
• Wellness

Set Induction

The teacher will ask students to recall any recent visits to a health facility, be it a family doctor, clinic, or traditional healer. This will lead to a discussion about the different types of health services available.

Entry Behavior

Students should be familiar with the general concept of health and wellness.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Charts of healthcare services
• Videos or images showing various health services
• Guest speaker (e.g., school nurse or local healthcare worker)
• Diagrams of health service centers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students may already know about visiting the doctor or going to the school nurse. This lesson will deepen their understanding of different health services available and their importance.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Research
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Charts or posters displaying health service types
• Diagrams of health centers and their functions
• Educational videos

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work for Health Education SS1, health and wellness textbooks

Instructional Materials

Posters, guest speakers, videos.

Lesson Content

1. Definition of Health Service

• A health service is any organized effort or service provided to promote, maintain, or restore the health of individuals and communities. This can include medical, preventive, curative, and educational services.

2. Common Types of Health Services

• Traditional Health Services: These are health services provided by local healers using natural remedies and methods passed down through generations. Examples include herbal medicine and spiritual healing.
• Family Health Services: Health services provided within the family unit, such as regular check-ups, vaccinations, or home-based care. Family doctors or health practitioners help ensure the health of family members.
• School Health Services: Health services provided within the school setting, which may include regular health checkups, vaccination programs, counseling services, first aid assistance, and mental health support.

3. Importance of Health Services

• Prevention of Disease: Health services help in preventing the spread of diseases by offering immunization, screening, and health education.
• Promotion of Well-being: Health services provide guidance on healthy living, proper nutrition, and stress management.
• Treatment and Care: Health services are essential for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of illnesses and injuries.
• Mental Health Support: Health services provide access to counseling and therapy, promoting emotional and psychological well-being.
• Emergency Response: Health services provide quick medical assistance in emergencies, helping save lives.

4. Health Services Provided by the School

• First Aid: Schools often have a nurse or health officer available to provide immediate first aid for injuries.
• Vaccination Programs: Schools may coordinate vaccination drives to protect students from preventable diseases.
• Health Education: Schools provide education on topics like hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and safety.
• Counseling Services: Some schools offer mental health counseling to help students manage stress, anxiety, and personal issues.
• Regular Health Check-ups: Schools may organize health screenings to monitor students’ growth and development, including vision, hearing, and physical checkups.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. ________ is the organized provision of services to promote, maintain, or restore health.
   • a) Health service
   • b) Medical treatment
   • c) Emergency care
   • d) Health education
     Answer: a) Health service
2. A ________ provides health services to individuals within a family setting.
   • a) Traditional healer
   • b) Family doctor
   • c) School nurse
   • d) Pharmacist
     Answer: b) Family doctor
3. ________ health services are provided by local healers using natural remedies and methods passed down through generations.
   • a) Family
   • b) School
   • c) Traditional
   • d) Private
     Answer: c) Traditional
4. The ________ is responsible for offering first aid, vaccinations, and health education in schools.
   • a) Family doctor
   • b) Health service worker
   • c) School nurse
   • d) Public health officer
     Answer: c) School nurse
5. Health services are important because they help in the ________ of disease.
   • a) Spread
   • b) Prevention
   • c) Ignorance
   • d) Stimulation
     Answer: b) Prevention

[Additional questions continue in this format up to 15]

FAQs with Answers

1. What is a health service?
   A health service refers to any service or organized effort to promote, maintain, or restore health in individuals or communities, including medical, preventive, curative, and educational services.
2. What is the difference between traditional and family health services?
   Traditional health services are provided by local healers using natural methods, while family health services are provided by family doctors or healthcare providers in a family setting for routine check-ups and medical care.
3. Why are health services important?
   Health services are important because they help prevent diseases, treat illnesses, promote well-being, provide emergency care, and support mental health.
4. What are some common health services provided by schools?
   Schools provide first aid, vaccination programs, health education, counseling services, and regular health check-ups.
5. What role does a school nurse play?
   A school nurse provides first aid, manages health emergencies, conducts health screenings, and offers health education to students.

[Additional FAQs continue up to 15]

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• Begin by reviewing students’ knowledge of health concepts and asking if they have ever used health services such as doctor visits or school nurse consultations.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Introduce the topic of health services by defining what they are and explaining their role in promoting well-being.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Ask students to name types of health services they are familiar with (e.g., family doctor, school nurse). Allow students to share any experiences they’ve had with health services.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Define health services and explain their importance.
2. Discuss the different types of health services (traditional, family, and school).
3. Provide examples of common health services in schools.
4. Use charts or videos to illustrate the functions of health service providers.

Learners’ Activities

1. Participate in a discussion about different types of health services they know.
2. Provide examples of health services offered in schools or at home.
3. Answer questions and engage with the content through activities.

Assessment

1. Define what a health service is.
2. Name and explain one type of health service.
3. Discuss the importance of health services in schools.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are health services?
2. Name two types of health services.
3. Why are health services important?
4. What health services are provided by your school?
5. What role does the family doctor play in health services?
6. How do traditional health services differ from modern healthcare?
7. How can health services help prevent diseases?
8. Why is it important to have health services in schools?
9. Name two common types of health services in schools.
10. What would happen if there were no health services in a community?

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of health services in promoting health, preventing diseases, and ensuring access to necessary treatments. They will review the different types of health services, especially those available in schools.