ELSA 4/5
Using 8-1-1 Healthlink BC

Workshop overview

8-1-1 Workshop Overview

Teacher notes

8-1-1 Teacher Notes

Activity 1: Introduction to 8-1-1

Activity 1 Plan

Activity 1 Worksheet – Emergency or Non-Emergency

Activity 2: Calling 8-1-1 for a Nurse

Activity 2 Plan

Activity 2 Listening Comprehension Exercise

Activity 2 Sample Call HSR #1 (Information) sound file

Activity 2 Sample Call HSR #1 (Information) Script

Activity 2 Sample Call Nurse sound file

Activity 2 Sample Call Nurse Script

Activity 3: Calling 8-1-1 for a Pharmacist

 Activity 3 Plan

Activity 3 Worksheet – Medications List Forms

Activity 3 Case History 1

Activity 3 Case History 2

Activity 3 Case History 3

Activity 3 Case History 4

Activity 3 Sample Call Pharmacist sound file

Activity 3 Sample Call Pharmacist Script

Activity 4: Calling 8-1-1 for a Dietitian

Activity 4 Plan

 Activity 4 Worksheet “Diet for…”

Activity 4 Reading “Diabetes”

Activity 4 Reading “Heart Disease”

Activity 4 Reading “Healthy Eating for Children”

Activity 5: HealthLink BC Online Services

Activity 5 Plan

Activity 5 HealthLink BC Home Page

Activity 5 Picture – Male Front View

Activity 5 Picture – Male Back View

Activity 5 HealthLink BC Home Page Website Questions

Activity 6: Preparing to use 8-1-1

Activity 6 Plan

Activity 6 Sample Call HSR #2 (Information) sound file

 Activity 6 Sample Call HSR #2 (Information) Script

Activity 6 Dialogue Completion Exercise

Activity 7: Conclusion

Activity 7 Plan

Additional resources

BC Health Services Access Information

Language Line List

Manitoba medications card 

Fair Pharmacare Information