Learning Objectives:

This program serves to give a basic introduction to some of the medical issues faculty members may encounter. Each sub-section addresses basic facts and challenges, signs and symptoms and some interventions that may be appropriate.

Objectives for the workshop are for participants to be able to:

• understand signs and symptoms for common medical conditions
• be able to differentiate between conditions which have similar symptoms,such as the ‘flu and a cold
• explain advantages and disadvantages of early intervention
• understand the faculty role in prevention and early treatment
• identify referral sources
• know who to call and how to handle emergencies in the classroom

Influenza

Mood disorders/Substance abuse

Diabetes

Seizures

Influenza

• Faculty should understand the common symptoms of the ‘flu and be able to differentiate between the ‘flu and a cold.
• Faculty should encourage early treatment, so the course of the illness can be shortened and the student can return to classes sooner.
• Faculty may also want to encourage students sick with ‘flu to seek early treatment and stay home, to prevent spread to other students.

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Mood disorders/Substance abuse

• Faculty should be aware of the characteristics of these conditions, and if identified know where the student can be referred for help.
• Faculty should also know whom to contact in a crisis situation.

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Diabetes

• Faculty should be familiar with the fact that diabetes is affecting the life of many students.
• Faculty should be aware of the signs of a diabetic crisis and know how to respond in a crisis.

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Seizures

• Faculty should be aware of how to protect a person who is having a seizure.
• Faculty should be aware that a patient having a seizure will need to be evaluated at the hospital.

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