Course Outcome Alignment: CO-4 — Create, format, and manage Microsoft Word documents for healthcare communication (CO-4.3: styles, themes, and templates)
Last week you communicated the blood drive details via email. Now it is time to get the word out to the community!
From Dr. Elena Martinez, Clinic Director:
“Great work on the emails last week. Now I need you to create a professional flyer that we can post in our waiting areas and share with patients and local businesses. Use Microsoft Word to design something eye-catching that includes all the essential blood drive details. Remember — this flyer represents our clinic, so it needs to look polished and professional.”
Create a prominent header area at the top of your flyer that includes:
Include all of the following event information, clearly organized and easy to read:
| Date | Saturday, March 15, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Location | 1250 Health Way, Suite 100 |
| Registration | Walk-ins welcome or register at sunnydaleclinic.org/blooddrive |
Insert a formatted table using the Table Design tab with the following eligibility requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 17+ (16 with parental consent) |
| Weight | 110 lbs or more |
| Health | Generally feeling well |
| ID | Valid photo ID required |
| Hydration | Drink plenty of water before donating |
Apply professional visual design elements to make your flyer attractive and polished:
Design Tip: Set your page margins to Narrow (Layout tab > Margins > Narrow) to maximize your design space. Use the Design tab to choose a cohesive color theme, and keep your layout balanced with plenty of white space between sections.
End your flyer with a compelling call to action:
Apply document-wide formatting using Word's built-in styles and themes to create a polished, multi-page document (CO-4.3):
Ctrl+Enter) and add a second page that serves as an information sheet for donors. Include at least 4 Q&A items or preparation steps. Use the same heading styles and theme from page 1 for a cohesive look.Theme Tip: After applying a theme, your Heading Styles will automatically update to match the theme’s fonts and colors. This is the power of styles — change the theme once and the entire document updates!
Ctrl+Enter (or go to Insert > Page Break) to start a new page. Title it “Donor FAQ” or “What to Expect” using Heading 1. Add at least 4 Q&A items or preparation steps, using Heading 2 for each question or section.LastName_Week2_Flyer.docx. Then also save as PDF: File > Save As > PDF.| Task | Criteria | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Header Section | Clinic name, event title (WordArt or styled heading), Red Cross partnership text | 15 |
| Event Details | Date, time, location, and registration information clearly presented | 15 |
| Eligibility Table | Formatted table with all five eligibility requirements using Table Design styling | 15 |
| Visual Design | 1+ image/clipart, consistent color scheme, max 2 fonts, 1+ list, proper margins/white space | 15 |
| Call to Action | Motivational message and contact information prominently displayed | 15 |
| Styles, Themes & Templates | Document theme applied, 2+ heading styles used, second page (Donor FAQ/What to Expect) with consistent styling, page borders or watermark | 15 |
| Total | 90 | |
Submission Requirements:
.docx file AND your .pdf fileLastName_Week2_Flyer.docx and LastName_Week2_Flyer.pdf