Resources For Teachers...
In hopes of creating and supporting a healthier community, APSA student volunteers team-up to deliver free presentations on various health topics, such as hand washing, sun safety, smoking cessation, and the role of the pharmacist in the health care system with Edmonton students of various ages. For a full list and description of available presentations, please see the list below. The majority of presentations are between 45-60 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit class schedules if needed.
Teachers, click here to participate!
Kindergarten to Elementary
Target Audience: K-3
This interactive presentation teaches students about germs and emphasizes the importance of hand washing. Through the use of coloring activities and a puppet named Bugsy, students will learn to improve their hygiene and be introduced to the appropriate use of antibiotics.
Target Audience: K-3
This interactive presentation teaches students how to be SUPER heroes by protecting themselves and others from infectious diseases. This presentation will review the different ways we can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as handwashing, physical distancing, and wearing a mask.
Target Audience: K-3
In this presentation, students will learn what lice are, how they are spread, how to avoid transmission and what to do if a student becomes infected. This presentation consists of an interactive powerpoint along with coloring and activity sheets.
Target Audience: K-4
This presentation includes a short powerpoint that examines what a pharmacist does in the community and various workplaces. It emphasizes healthy medication taking and highlights the importance of the pharmacy profession to young children.
Target Audience: K-3, 4-6
This presentation discusses what an allergy is, the causes, and common allergy symptoms. Students will learn what they can do to help allergic friends, such as avoiding allergens, and the steps that should be taken if they are having an allergic reaction, such as how to use an Epipen auto-injector.
Target Audience: 5-6
The Skin Cancer Awareness program focuses on promoting safe sun attitudes and behaviors in Edmonton’s youth. This powerpoint from the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation will present basic scientific information about ultraviolet light and skin cancers. Prevention methods and the ABCDE’s of skin cancer detection will also be highlighted.
Target Audience: 5-9
This presentation is designed to teach students about second-hand smoke and the devastating effects of smoking. It will review the effects of nicotine on the brain and body and will briefly evaluate how vaping and e-cigarettes are not much safer than cigarettes themselves.
Junior High and High School
Target Audience: 5-9
This presentation is designed to teach students about second-hand smoke and the devastating effects of smoking. It will review the effects of nicotine on the brain and body and will briefly evaluate how vaping and e-cigarettes are not much safer than cigarettes themselves.
Target Audience: 9-12
Examines the role of the pharmacist and explores the various settings where a pharmacist may choose to work (eg. drug store, hospital, pharmaceutical company, research facility, etc). Information regarding admission requirements for the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta is also provided. This presentation is a good choice for Career Days or events with a similar theme.
Target Audience: 10-12
Examines the dangers and risks associated with smoking, providing students with compelling reasons not to start. This presentation also discusses the benefits of quitting smoking and briefly mentions available therapies to help with smoking cessation. Lastly, this presentation will also discuss the dangers of vaping and use of e-cigarettes.
If you are interested in having pharmacy students present to your class, please fill out the following form linked below!
https://forms.gle/d173fJuXqnXbrDbF7
If you have any questions or concerns regarding presentations please feel free to contact Community Education Director Theresa Nguyen (APSAspeakers@gmail.com)