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Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.2 – Identifying Your Medications and What They’re For: Knowing exactly what each medication does gives you control over your health instead of guessing. Every pill, capsule, or liquid has a purpose—some reduce pain, others calm anxiety, lower blood pressure, or fight infection. When you understand what they target, you’re less likely to mix them up or skip them by accident. Many people memorize pills by color or shape, but true awareness comes from reading the name and learning why it matters. It helps you explain your regimen to doctors, pharmacists, or emergency workers without hesitation. Writing down each drug’s purpose makes it easier to stay organized and avoid confusion if bottles look similar. When you connect purpose to action, you respect how each medicine supports your overall wellness plan. Understanding the “why” behind your medications motivates better consistency. This clarity can also ease anxiety about side effects because you see the benefit clearly. Health decisions feel smarter when they’re based on understanding, not habit.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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