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BSN 325 Community Health Teaching Plan
Cristal Paez
Nightingale College
BSN 325
3/23/2025
Teaching Plan Topic: Hypertension Prevention and Management
Target Audience: Middle-aged adults (45-65) in a suburban community with high prevalence of cardiovascular disease.
Objective | Topics | Educational Strategy | Delivery Method | Evaluation Method |
By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify at least four risk factors for hypertension. | • Modifiable vs. non-modifiable risk factors • Lifestyle contributors to hypertension • Family history and genetic factors | • Verbal instruction with visual aids • Interactive discussion with Q&A • Case studies analysis | • Traditional classroom setting with PowerPoint presentation • Group discussion | • Pre/post knowledge quiz • Group activity identifying risk factors in scenarios |
By the end of the session, participants will demonstrate the correct technique for measuring blood pressure at home. | • Home blood pressure monitoring equipment • Proper positioning and technique • Interpreting and recording results | • Verbal instruction • Live demonstration • Supervised practice | • Classroom with stations for hands-on practice • Small group coaching | • Return demonstration of technique • Observation checklist • Peer evaluation |
By the end of the session, participants will design a weekly meal plan incorporating the DASH diet principles. | • DASH diet fundamentals • Sodium reduction strategies • Heart-healthy food choices | • Written instruction with handouts • Cooking demonstration • Interactive meal planning activity | • Round table workshop • Demonstration kitchen (if available) | • Self-evaluation of created meal plans • Analysis of sodium content in planned meals • Follow-up food diary review |
By the end of the session, participants will develop a personalized physical activity plan that includes at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. | • Benefits of exercise for blood pressure control • Types of moderate exercise • Strategies for overcoming exercise barriers | • Verbal instruction • Demonstration of exercise options • Goal-setting activity | • Traditional classroom • Open space for activity demonstrations | • Written personal activity plan • Self-reported implementation at follow-up • Activity tracking log review |
By the end of the session, participants will explain the importance of medication adherence and identify strategies to improve compliance. | • Common blood pressure medications • Consequences of missed doses • Techniques for medication management | • Verbal instruction • Role-playing scenarios • Medication organization tools demonstration | • Classroom setting • Small group work | • Knowledge quiz on medication facts • Creation of personal medication schedule • Follow-up survey on medication adherence |
