Why this course

Bridge the gap between health and learning in today's classrooms

Medical Awareness for Educators is a practical, evidence-informed course designed to empower K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, and school support staff with the foundational medical knowledge they need to create safer, more supportive learning environments.
  • Meant for

    Educators and support staff

  • Format

    Cohort-based, 3 Live Virtual Sessions, and a Digital Workbook

  • Time Commitment

    6 hours and Self-Paced

Learning Outcomes

Educators will be able to better identify at-risk students early, reduce preventable health incidents, and foster inclusive policies that reflect the realities of diverse student needs.

  • Recognize key medical conditions impacting learning

  • Identify signs of health-related distress

  • Text length of individual points can be shorter or longer depending on your needs

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. How This Course Works

    3. Before we begin...

    1. Why Medical Awareness Matters

    2. Impact of Health on Learning

    3. Roles & Responsibilities (Elementary)

    4. Roles & Responsibilities (High School)

    5. Discussion Prompt: First‑Responder Experiences

    6. Quick Recap: Introduction to Medical Awareness

    7. Knowledge‑Check Quiz

    1. Asthma & Severe Allergies – Device Demos

    2. Drag‑&‑Drop Trigger Identification

    3. Diabetes Care Plans (Elementary)

    4. Diabetes Self‑Management (High School)

    5. Epilepsy & Seizure Basics

    6. Case Scenario Gallery

    7. Quick Recap: Understanding Common Conditions

    8. Knowledge-Check Quiz

    1. Emergency Response Overview

    2. Step-by-Step Protocols

    3. CPR/AED Checklist (HS optional)

    4. Quick Recap: Emergency Response Protocols

    5. Knowledge-Check Quiz

    1. Recognizing Warning Signs

    2. De-escalation Techniques

    3. Branching Mental Health Scenario

    4. Discussion: Referral Pathways

    5. Quick Recap: Mental Health Crisis Management

    6. Knowledge-Check Quiz

    1. 504 & IEP Fundamentals

    2. FERPA vs HIPAA Decision Tree

    3. Quick Recap: Legal & Ethical Considerations

    4. Confidentiality Scenario Quiz

    5. Legal Checklist Packet

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 39 lessons
  • Self-paced lessons developed with the support of licensed professionals
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Includes TAGLearners Community Access

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