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EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

The Educational Services department at MMC offers a wide variety of programs available to the community. Among them are:

 

COMMUNITY CPR CLASSES

2008 Schedule: January 23, February 20, March 20, April 22, May 21, and June 26. All classes are held from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Auble Conference Room of the hospital.  Advanced registration is requested for these classes. Call (712) 755-4417.  Prices vary with level of certification needed.

 

FIRST AID CLASSES

Next class is scheduled for January 3 from 6:30-10 PM in the hospital Prairie Room. Advanced registration is required for these classes. Call (712) 755-4417.  Class size is limited to 6 participants.  Price includes textbook.

 

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

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Regular classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Auble Conference Room of Myrtue Medical Center. Fast-track classes are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm also in the Auble Room. Classes include the following topics: relaxation and breathing techniques, active and transition phases, birth class, relaxation and breathing review, cesarean section delivery and interventions, and sample labor, postpartum and newborn characteristics. Please bring two bed pillows to class. Husbands or partners are encouraged to attend all classes. Cost for the sessions is $45 per individual or couple. A refresher course is available for $30 to those who have previously attended classes. (Financial assistance is available.) Instructors are Viriginia Kruse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Shelley Jackson, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator. Advanced registration is requested for these classes. Call (712) 755-4417 or click here. [Please include your name, phone number, and class you are signing up for.]

Regular Class Schedule for 2008:

Session 1: January 8, January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, and February 12

Session 2: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, and June 10

Session 3: August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16

Fast-Track Class Schedule for 2008:

March 29

July 19

November 15

 

SIBLING CLASSES

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Take a tour of the OB Department, Nursery, and Birthing rooms. Lots of hands-on activities including coloring, story time and see and touch a newborn baby. Class time is 6:00-7:00 pm. There is no charge for this class. Instructor is Deb Jauron, LPN. Advanced registration is requested for these classes. Call (712) 755-4417or click here. [Please include your name, phone number, and class you are signing up for.]

Session 1: January 21

Session 2: March 24

Session 3: May 19

Session 4: July 28

Session 5: September 29

Session 6: November 24

 

INFANT NUTRITION CLASSES

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Compare the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding and help in evaluating what will be the best method for you and your baby, includes breastfeeding technique. Discusses newborn through first year of life dietary guidelines. Class meets 7:00-8:30 pm in the hospital Prairie Room. There is no charge for this class and snacks will be provided. Instructors are Lanette Peterson, RN, Certified Breastfeeding Educator, Michele Monson, RNC, Certified Breastfeeding Educator, and Julie Klein, RD, LD, Dietitian. Advanced registration is requested for this class. Call (712) 755-4417or click here. [Please include your name, phone number, and class you are signing up for.]  

Session 1: February 19

Session 2: April 29

Session 3: July 22

Session 4: October 21

 

EMPLOYEE CPR

2008 Schedule: January 30, February 27, March 27, April 23, May 28, and June 30. All classes are held in the Auble Conference Room from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Call (712) 755-4417 to register.


To register for any of the above classes, call the Education Office at MMC (712) 755-4417 or click here. Please include your name, phone number, and which class you are signing up for.