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Own Your Health: A Teen's Guide to Independence and Self-Care

This course equips teens with essential knowledge and skills in self-care, health and wellness, mental well-being, and healthcare navigation, empowering them to manage and take charge of their health with confidence.
Dr. L, PhD, MN, RN
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What's included

1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. included
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Ready to take charge of your health? In this empowering course, you'll learn the essentials of health independence and self-care, discovering how to build habits that support your well-being now and in the future. We’ll cover everything from creating a balanced routine with proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep, to managing stress, building resilience, and navigating healthcare with confidence.

You’ll explore the key components of self-care and health independence, gaining practical skills to manage your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The course will also teach you how to make informed health decisions and advocate for yourself in healthcare settings.

We’ll cover a range of topics, starting with building healthy habits and routines, where you'll learn the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and how to incorporate them into your daily life. We'll then explore mental and emotional well-being, focusing on techniques for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering positive relationships. You’ll also navigate the basics of healthcare, including how to prepare for doctor’s visits and make informed health choices. Finally, you’ll create a personal self-care plan, developing a customized routine tailored to your individual needs and goals. Additionally, reflection activities for mindfulness and gratitude are provided.

The course is designed as an engaging journey through self-care and health independence. We’ll begin with the basics and gradually build up to more complex concepts, ensuring you have a solid foundation before moving forward. Each section includes practical applications to help you integrate what you’ve learned into your daily life.

Expect a mix of dynamic and interactive learning methods, including engaging slides that visually break down key concepts and lively, pre-recorded lectures that you can watch at your own pace. You’ll also enjoy real-life case studies that bring the material to life and show you how to apply it. While the course is self-paced, you'll have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, where you can ask questions and share your experiences through messaging with the instructor.

My teaching style is all about making learning practical, engaging, and relevant to your life. I focus on real-world applications, using a mix of interactive tools to keep you involved and motivated. The goal is to empower you with knowledge that you can use every day.

Also ideal for older kids and teens interested in becoming doctors, nurses, or other health professionals, this course offers hands-on learning and key insights into medicine and the human body. Start your healthcare journey today!

Please note, this class does not provide medical training or medical services.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the importance of self-care and how to integrate healthy habits into their daily lives, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Students will acquire techniques for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering positive relationships, contributing to their overall mental and emotional health.
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Syllabus

1 Lesson
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
🧘 Own Your Health: A Teen's Guide to Independence and Self-Care 🧘
 Ready to level up your self-care game? In "Own Your Health," you'll learn everything you need to take charge of your well-being—from creating a balanced routine with nutrition, exercise, and sleep to mastering stress management and navigating healthcare like a pro. This fun, interactive, and self-paced course will empower you to build a personalized self-care plan and feel confident, healthy, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way! 
52 mins of video lessons

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Parental Guidance
"Own Your Health: A Teen's Guide to Independence and Self-Care" is designed to empower teens by teaching them the fundamentals of self-care and health independence. The course focuses on educating students about healthy routines, mental and emotional well-being, and navigating basic healthcare decisions. While the course provides valuable insights and practical knowledge, it is educational in nature and does not offer medical advice or services. The content is appropriate for teens and encourages responsible self-care practices within the context of general well-being. Parents are encouraged to review the material alongside their teens if they wish to provide additional context or discuss how these concepts apply to their family's approach to health.
Supply List
Brain Power: Fully charged and ready to brainstorm!
Imagination Fuel: Unleashed and unbounded.
Pen: Inked with genius.
Paper: Canvas for your thoughts.
Curiosity Goggles: See the world in a new way.
Creative Compass: Navigate through your wild ideas.
Inspiration Jar: Collect sparks of brilliance.
Dreamer's Hat: Think outside the box.
Wisdom Wings: Let your ideas take flight.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
Master's Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
I teach a variety of classes focused on science, health and the human body, healthcare careers and pathways, and nursing. With over a decade of nursing experience, I currently run a nursing school at a local community college. My educational background includes a doctorate, master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees in various nursing and healthcare disciplines.

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