THE ROLE OF THE HEALTH EDUCATOR

Learn:

• Basic Self Exam technique (BSE)
• Be able to demonstrate BSE on various breast form

Become:

• Familiar with BCRC programs and services

• Familiar with Glossary of Breast Cancer Terms

• Familiar with Community Resources

• Familiar with various handouts and brochures used at health fairs

Have:

• Knowledge of breast cancer risk factors

• Knowledge of statistical review of age risk

• Knowledge of value of early detection

• Knowledge of various methods of detection

Understand:

• Understand the history and the mission of the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)

• How to set up health fair displays and brochures

• The relationship between the BCRC and the Susan G. Komen Foundation

• BCRC staff and their responsibilities

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