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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.
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Objective |
Topics |
Educational Strategy |
Delivery Method |
Evaluation Method |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
