Workplaces and Schools
No matter what stage of life you’re in, your heart condition is a part of it. HeartKids has created resources to assist your school or workplace in supporting you as you work, learn and grow.
Resources for Schools
Understanding childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD): a guide for educators
This factsheet provides educators and school staff with essential information about CoHD to better support students in school. CoHD can impact a child’s development, daily activities, and overall quality of life, so awareness and support from schools are highly important in ensuring children with CoHD can thrive academically and socially.
Supporting the mental health of students with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD)
Students with CoHD can face unique challenges that extend beyond the physical symptoms of their condition. The need for frequent medical care, the potential for physical limitations, and the emotional stress of managing a chronic condition can all affect a student’s mental health and academic performance. Understanding these challenges is essential for providing effective support and ensuring that these students can thrive both academically and personally.
Student Cardiac Action Plan and Health Information
This resource provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand guidance on the health information of a student with CoHD, how it may affect them and what to do during an emergency. .
Resources for Workplaces
Supporting employees with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD)
This factsheet provides employers with essential information about CoHD to better support employees in the workplace. Understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by employees with CoHD can create a supportive and productive work environment.
Mental health and the workplace with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD)
CoHD refers to a range of heart conditions that develop during childhood, including congenital and acquired heart conditions which originate in childhood but have lifelong implications. As people enter the workforce, they may continue to face the physical and emotional challenges associated with their condition.
Employee Cardiac Action Plan
This resource provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand guidance on the health information of an employee with CoHD, how it may affect them and what to do during an emergency. .
