Table 1.

Overview of the CAT-PC Program Curriculum

Session	Class topics
Week 1	Understanding Heart Health Basics of heart health Heart risks Heart-healthy behavior Partnering with a primary care provider to improve heart health
Week 2	Personal Health Assessment On-line health assessment: howsyourhealth.org Creating a personal health record Prioritizing health assessment for primary care visit
Week 3	Setting Achievable Lifestyle Goals Wellness success story (peer co-leader shares own story) Viewing of NAMI Hearts & Minds video Question and answer session Goal setting (participant has goal setting homework)
Week 4	Being Active in Health Care Playing an active role in health care: viewing of video narrated by a consumer demonstrating taking an active role in the health care encounter Discussion of video and review of skills Taking responsibility Setting goals Partnering with provider
Week 5	Preparing for a Medical Visit Keeping a personal health record Medication list List of health concerns
Week 6	Taking an Active Role in the Medical Encounter Part I Sharing health concerns Asking questions
Week 7	Taking an Active Role in the Medical Encounter Part II Expressing treatment preferences Identifying personal health goals with a provider and developing an actual plan
Week 8	Getting Help from Family and Friends in Reaching Goals Engaging family members Preparing for and navigating the medical encounter Prompting and reinforcing healthy behaviors
Week 9	Course Review and Following Treatment Recommendations Review activation skills Following treatment recommendations Following-up with primary care provider