Aldrische Tyronne T.
Jingco BSN 3D
ROT 5
HEALTH TEACHING PLAN
Learning needs: Prevention of Rabies
Purpose: To improve client’s knowledge related to Rabies
Goals: The client will have the basic knowledge and prevention of Rabies Infection at the end of the discussion.
Learning Objectives Content Outline Methods of Time Resource Method of
Teaching allotment Evaluation
At the end of 20 minutes of teaching, the client will be able to know the following:
1. Have a good Rabies is a preventable viral disease that is usually Face-to- 10 mins Pamphlet Active
understanding of transmitted through the bite or scratch of a rabid animal. The Face participation
Rabies and its rabies virus infects the central nervous system of mammals, discussion during discussion
categories causing brain damage and death.
Category 1- Feeding/touching an animal, Exposure to patient
with signs and symptoms of rabies by sharing of eating or
drinking utensils, Casual contact (talking to, visiting, and
feeding suspected rabies cases) and routine delivery of health
care to patient with signs and symptoms of rabies, animal
contact, or licking intact skin (No exposure)
Category II- Nibbling of uncovered skin with or without
bruising/hematoma
Category III-
a) Transdermal bites (puncture wounds, lacerations,
avulsions) or scratches/ abrasions with spontaneous bleeding
b) Licks on broken skin or mucous membrane
c) Exposure to a rabies patient through bites, contamination
of mucous membranes (eyes, oral/nasal mucosa, genital/anal
mucous membrane) or open skin lesions with body fluids
through splattering and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
d) Unprotected handling of infected carcass
e) Ingestion of raw infected meat
f) Exposure to bats
g) All Category II exposures on head and neck area
Aldrische Tyronne T. Jingco BSN 3D
ROT 5
2. Be aware of the Fever and Headache Face-to- 5 mins Pamphlet Active
symptoms of Rabies Pain and Numbness in the area bitten by the animal Face participation
Infection Muscle spasms discussion during discussion
Delirium and Paralysis
Fear of wind and water
Get Vaccinated for Rabies Infection Face-to- 5 mins Pamphlet Active
3. Understanding of Face participation
Make it a habit to take pets to the vet and get
how to avoid Rabies discussion during discussion
vaccinated
Infection
Do not approach wild animals
Do not let pets wander
Keep pets' surroundings clean
4. Management of First-aid measure includes immediate and thorough flushing Face-to- 5 mins Pamphlet Active
Rabies and washing of the wound for a minimum of 15 minutes with Face participation
soap and running water, detergent, povidone iodine or other discussion during discussion
substances that remove and kill the rabies virus.
Reference:
https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/en/viewport/CG/english/rabies-16689982.html
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies