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Course Orientation and Foundations

Why Healthcare Navigation and Self-Advocacy Matter

Healthcare Basics: Providers, Places, and Common Terms

Choosing the Right Care Setting

Deciding Where to Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room

Preventive Care and Routine Visits: Building a Long-Term Health Plan

Preparing for and Participating in a Medical Visit

Getting Ready for a Visit: What to Bring, What to Track, What to Share

Communicating Clearly During the Visit: Questions, Clarification, and Respect

Self-Advocacy Skills: Speaking Up, Setting Boundaries, and Getting Support

Access, Rights, and Safety

Patient Rights and Privacy: Consent, Confidentiality, and Interpreters

Insurance and Costs: Understanding Bills, Copays, and Getting Help

Medication and Follow-Up Safety: Using Prescriptions Correctly

Practice and Review

Putting It All Together: Healthcare Navigation and Self-Advocacy Scenarios

Quizzes

Healthcare Basics and Terms

Preventive Care and Routine Visits

Visit Preparation and Symptom Tracking

Clear Communication and Teach-Back

Self-Advocacy and Boundaries

Rights, Privacy, and Interpreter Access

Insurance and Costs

Medications and Follow-Up Safety

End-of-Course Scenarios

Course Feedback

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Navigating Healthcare: Choosing the Right Care and Self-Advocacy is a practical, step-by-step course that helps teens and young adults feel confident finding care, preparing for visits, asking clear questions, and speaking up for their needs. Whether you’re deciding between primary care, urgent care, or the emergency room, or preparing for a checkup or follow-up, you’ll learn how to choose the safest, most cost-effective option. The course breaks down who’s on your care team, what happens during a visit, and the key terms you’ll see on forms, bills, and prescription labels. You’ll build real-world skills like tracking symptoms, using teach-back to confirm instructions, and setting boundaries during exams. We also cover your rights to consent, confidentiality, and language access—including how to request an interpreter—and how to ask about costs before you receive care. Designed for diverse high school learners, our lessons address common barriers such as transportation, stigma, past experiences, and financial concerns, and offer strategies and community resources to help. Through interactive scenarios, checklists, and quick quizzes, you’ll practice choosing the right care setting, preparing questions, and planning next steps. By the end, you’ll have a personal visit-prep checklist, a simple decision guide for where to go, and the confidence to advocate for yourself and support friends or family in healthcare settings.

Navigating Healthcare: Choosing the Right Care and Self-Advocacy

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            <p>Navigating the healthcare system is a critical life skill that ensures individuals receive safe, effective, and timely medical attention. For high school students preparing for greater independence, understanding how to manage one's health is essential for overcoming common barriers such as language differences, financial constraints, and the complexities of medical environments. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in healthcare navigation and self-advocacy, empowering participants to take an active role in their medical care. By learning to ask pertinent questions, request necessary accommodations like interpreters, and state personal preferences, students will develop the confidence to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.</p>

<p>Throughout this curriculum, students will explore the practicalities of choosing the appropriate care setting, distinguishing between the roles of primary care providers, urgent care clinics, and emergency departments. The modules cover essential preparation techniques, such as tracking symptoms accurately and organizing personal health information, to ensure that medical visits are productive. Furthermore, the course addresses vital topics regarding patient rights, including confidentiality, informed consent, and the financial aspects of care like insurance and copays. By mastering these self-advocacy skills and understanding the logistical framework of the healthcare industry, students will be better equipped to protect their well-being and navigate the medical system with professionality and purpose.</p>
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