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This course provides basic, reliable and easy-to-understand health information on personal hygiene, the menstrual cycle, nutrition, preventing common illnesses and when to see a doctor. The content is based on World Health Organization guidance and is taught with respect for culture and privacy.
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Course details
| Level | Beginner |
| Estimated duration | 8 hours of study and practice |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari (with key English terms) |
| Fee | Free |
| Assessment | A quiz after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after approval by the Academy |
After this course you will be able to
- Apply the principles of personal hygiene and infection prevention
- Explain the menstrual cycle and the hygiene care it involves in simple, scientific language
- Recognise the warning signs that require a visit to a doctor
- Explain the role of nutrition, clean water and vaccines in family health
- Tell reliable health information apart from rumours
Course outline
- Washing hands and body
- Clean water and safe food
- Infection prevention
- Basic knowledge of the body
- Menstrual hygiene
- Common misconceptions
- Vaccines
- Common illnesses and their prevention
- Regular check-ups
- When to see a doctor
- Preparing for a visit
- Maternal and child health (introductory)
- Trustworthy sources
- Health rumours
- Asking a specialist
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you will complete this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Weekly output |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Personal hygiene | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 2 | The body and the menstrual cycle | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 3 | Prevention | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 4 | Warning signs | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 5 | Reliable information | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or higher |
Final project
Prepare a one-page “family health guide” in simple language based on reliable sources: hygiene principles, five warning signs for seeing a doctor, a family vaccination schedule, and a list of reliable sources, citing a source for each point.
Project assessment criteria:
- Scientific accuracy and source citation
- Simplicity and clarity
- Respect for culture and privacy
- Practical usefulness for the family
Key terms in this course
Hygiene
Prevention
Vaccine
Infection
Menstrual cycle
Warning sign
Primary health care
Health misinformation
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short quiz (70% recommended before moving on)
- Practical exercises in each lesson: for learning; send your questions using the Questions button.
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching method
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Farsi-e-Dari and English, common mistakes, a practical exercise, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can ask the teacher questions using the Questions button. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Bookmark the reliable health sources in the list below
- Review lesson 3.3, “Spotting Fake News”; it is very important for health rumours
- Write down your questions so you can ask the teacher during the course
Free and reliable resources
These resources were selected by the Academy team; most of them are in English. See also the Translate option in Chrome. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course goes live and linked from this page.
- World Health Organization (WHO), reliable and up-to-date health information
- MedlinePlus, the trusted health encyclopaedia of the US National Library of Medicine
- UN Women, resources on gender equality and women’s empowerment
- UNICEF, resources on child and family health
Important note: This course is educational and does not replace examination, diagnosis or treatment by a doctor or health worker. In an emergency or in case of illness, go to the nearest health centre.
Help and questions
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