Teaching Plan
Topic:
Assessment of
Learner
Readiness: (1
point)
Assessment of
Education Level
of Learner: (1
point)
Learning
outcomes: (5
points)
*The patient will,
within a 30-minute
teaching session,
accurately list
three common
signs and
symptoms of
heart failure,
*The patient will,
within a 30-minute
teaching session
demonstrate
proper handling
and
administration of
prescribed
medications,
including
explaining
purpose, dosage,
and potential side
effects.
*The patient will,
within a 30-minute
teaching session
correctly identify
at least two
lifestyle
modifications that
can help manage
heart failure.
Heart Failure
*When they express interest, attention and willing to engage and free
from any acute distress/ distraction.
*Basic reading skills, ability to follow instructions, open-minded to
visual aids and demonstrations.
*Completion of high school or equivalent.
*No, as teaching will be done in the language pt is fluent in.
*Pt should have adequate vision and hearing. If there are any
impairments appropriate accommodation will be provided.
Topic Outline:
Teaching Methods: (5 points)
(6 points)
Understanding
heart failure
*Definition and
Causes
*S/S
*Impact on Daily
Life
Medication
management
*Explanation of
Prescribed
*Medications
Dosage,
Frequency, and
Side Effects
*Importance of
Adherence
Diet and Fluid
Management
*Understanding
the Importance
of a HeartHealthy Diet,
*Limiting HighSodium Foods
*Monitor Fluid
Intake and
Recognize Signs
of Fluid
Retention
Understanding Heart Failure
Method: Verbal explanation and visual aids
Learning Domains: Cognitive and Affective.
Source: https://www.heart.org/en/healthtopics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure
Medication Management
Method: One-on-one discussion, medication list
handout
Learning Domains: Cognitive and Psychomotor.
Source: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/heartfailure-beyond-the-basics#H11
Diet and Fluid Management
Method: Demonstration of meal planning with
visual aids
Learning Domains: Cognitive and Affective
Source:
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_failure.htm
Evaluation: (2
points)
*Patient accurately list three s/s of heart failure
*Verbally explain the purpose, dosage, and potential side effects of
their prescribed medications.
*Correctly handle a sample of their medication regimen.