Classes
Children’s offers a variety of health education courses for the entire family in several locations throughout the metropolitan area, so you can find one that is convenient for your busy schedule. For more information or to register, call 202-471-4888.
Safe Sitter® – $45
From the Safe Sitter website- “Safe Sitter® teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. In short, Safe Sitter® babysitters help children stay safe and sound while their parents are away”. Class registration is open to 11-15 year olds (12-15 for Maryland residents). Safe Sitter completion cards provided to graduates.
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Teen (Ages 14 to 18) CPR –$55
Developed by the American Heart Association, this course teaches CPR techniques and how to clear obstructed airways in adults, children and infants. Please bring a lunch and drink that do not need refrigeration and/or heating. AHA Heartsaver’s card provided.
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Infant and Child CPR–$45
Developed by the American Heart Association, this class teaches parents and caregivers CPR techniques and how to clear obstructed airways in children from birth to 8-years-old. AHA Heartsaver’s card is provided.
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Basic First Aid–$45
Developed by the American Safety and Health Institute, the Basic First Aid program is designed to teach basic first aid and safety skills and improve the knowledge needed to be a first responder in an emergency situation. Instruction is provided on burns, shock, sprains and strains, medical emergencies, splinting, and bandaging.
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Infant and Child CPR for Spanish Speakers – $45 – ¡NUEVO!
Resucitación Cardiopulmonar (CPR) para infantes y niños – $45
Desarrollado por la American Heart Association, esta clase les enseña a los padres de familia y cuidadores técnicas de CPR y cómo despejar vías respiratorias obstruidas en los niños recién nacidos hasta la edad de ocho años. Se proveerá una tarjeta de American Heart Association Heartsaver. Ahora se ofrecen clases en español de RCP (Resucitación Cardiopulmonar) para infantes y niños. Por favor acompáñenos. El costo de la clase es de $45. Para más información ó para inscribirse llame al 202-471-4888
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Infant Care Workshop – $45 per couple or $30 per person
Learn about caring for your infant. Let our registered nurse educator teach you the basics and help you on a successful journey through the most wonderful years of your life.
This class is designed to help new parents as well as infant caregivers in home-based or center-based child care setting. This class can also be taken as a refresher for parents and grandparents who already have children. Our registered nurses will cover information on normal newborn appearance, breast feeding, diaper dermatitis, infant care, crying, etc.
- Saturday, October 25, 8:30am-12:30pm, Children's National Medical Center, 3.5 Main Wing, Classroom D
- Saturday, November 15, 8:30am-12:30pm, Children's National Medical Center, 3.5 Research Wing, Classroom R-114
- Saturday, December 6, 8:30am-12:30pm, Children's National Medical Center, 3.5 Research Wing, Classroom R-114
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