Module 3

Question 1

What is the role of the education presenter?

Answer 1

Education Presenters will provide at-risk populations with the tools to take control of their eye health and reduce the risk of diagnosis. Facilitators will:

• introduce the topic of the presentation and the agenda of the session
• discuss disease information
• outline risk factors
• inform attendees about MDFA and other support services.
• Now that you know the roles of being an education session presenter, we will now look at how to go about doing this.

Question 2

What should be taken into consideration when speaking to the public about AMD?

Answer 2

1. Simple language: It is important that the disease information is delivered in easy-to-understand language. It sometimes helps to use analogies and pause for questions.
2. Considerate language: You will be speaking with attendees who are at risk of being diagnosed with AMD. Your presentation should strike a balance between the gravity of an AMD diagnosis and self-empowerment to make a difference.

Question 3

What should be taken into consideration when speaking to the public about AMD?

Answer 3

1. Simple language: It is important that the disease information is delivered in easy-to-understand language. It sometimes helps to use analogies and pause for questions.
2. Considerate language: You will be speaking with attendees who are at risk of being diagnosed with AMD. Your presentation should strike a balance between the gravity of an AMD diagnosis and self-empowerment to make a difference.

Question 4

It is important to stress the _________ nature of the presentation and advise attendees to speak to their health care __________ before making any of the recommended changes.
Ensure to use __________ and considerate __________

Answer 4

Non-clinical

Professional

Conversational

Language

Question 5

What will the second portion of the AMD presentation aim to achieve?

Answer 5

The second section of the AMD presentation will provide attendess with information to try and reduce their risk of AMD diagnosis or progression. It will cover the following:

• typical symptoms of AMD
• non-adjustable risk factors
• importance of regular eye exams
• recommended dietary and lifestyle changes

Question 6

True or false: Every attendee in the audience should definitely follow the recommendations provided in the presentation.

Answer 6

False.

All advice we provide is general in nature. We advise that attendees speak to their health care professional before making any changes. Not all recommendations may be appropriate for individuals.

Question 7

True or False. It is important that attendees understand the services MDFA provides to the community.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or False. It is a good idea to use anecdotes and appropriate jokes to capture the audience’s attention.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False. It is better to explain AMD in complex terms so attendees understand the condition better.

Answer 9

False