Classes at McKee Medical Center
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Breast-Feeding Classes
Recommended for women who want to breastfeed their babies. Mothers will receive information on positioning and latch-on, pumping, storage, and more. Significant others are encouraged to attend. Registration and payment required prior to class. 2012 Parent Education schedule
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Cost: $20/couple
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Call: (970) 669-9355
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Where: McKee Medical Center
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Time: 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Dates:
- Feb. 21
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March 20
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April 17
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May 15
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June 19
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July 17
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Sept. 18
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Oct. 16
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Nov. 20
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
This seven-session multidisciplinary education series helps with the management of COPD. The team reviews the respiratory system, how it works, what has gone wrong and how you can conserve energy and decrease shortness of breath. Anyone who has COPD, emphysema or bronchitis is encouraged to attend along with family and/or significant others.
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Cost: No charge
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Call: (970) 635-4138
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Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center
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Dates:
- Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.
CPR Certification Classes
Classes listed below offer two-year certification through the American Heart Association. Registration closes one week prior to class date. We reserve the right to cancel a class when less than five people are enrolled.
Heartsaver CPR with AED
This class covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR with the use of an Automated External Defibrillator AED) and choking aid for adults, children and infants. This class is designed for community members and organizations in the community that may have access to an AED.
- Cost: $42, includes required book. Registration and payment REQUIRED prior to class.
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- 2012 Dates:
- March 13
- May 8
- July 17
- Sept. 11
- Nov. 13
CPR for Healthcare Providers
This class covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation and choking aid for adults, children and infants. Also covered is use of an AED and advanced airway management. This class is designed for all health care providers.
- Cost: $55, includes required book. Registration and payment REQUIRED prior to class.
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- 2012 Dates:
- Feb. 7
- April 24
- June 19
- Aug. 7
- Dec. 18
CPR Skills Check for Heartsaver CPR with AED renewal or CPR for Healthcare Providers Renewal
Renew your Heartsaver CPR with AED or CPR for Healthcare Providers card by completing an online CPR module (at www.onlineaha.org) which includes watching a video, reviewing content and an exam. When the online module is complete and a Course Completion Certificate is printed, call Wellness Services to schedule a 30-minute skills check. Please bring a copy of the Course Completion Certificate and a copy of your current Heartsaver CPR card at the time of skills check session. Fee includes skills check with a certified American Heart Association instructor. Separate fee for online course, payable online.
- Cost: $40 for Heartsaver CPR with AED; $55 for CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Dates: By appointment only.
Childbirth with Confidence
This class answers commonly asked questions about childbirth, discusses labor techniques, and helps prepare first-time parents for the childbirth experience. Registration and payment required prior to class. 2012 Parent Education schedule
- Cost: $65 per couple
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Upcoming classes:
- Mondays, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Feb. 13-March 12
- April 9-May 7
- June 4-July 2
- July 30-Aug. 27
- Sept. 24-Oct. 22
- Nov. 19-Dec. 17
- Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Feb. 22-March 7*
- April 4-April 18*
- May 16-May 30
- June 27-July 18
- Aug. 8-Aug. 22
- Sept. 19-Oct. 3
- Nov. 7-Nov. 21
- Dec. 19-Jan. 2
*limited space available
- Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Feb. 11
- March 10
- April 7
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- Aug. 11
- Sept. 8
- Oct. 6
- Nov. 10
- Dec. 8
- Spanish Class, 1 p.m.-3 p.m
Call: Marian or Myrna, (970) 667-6241 for cost and information- Feb. 16
- April 19
- June 21
- Aug. 16
- Oct. 18
- Dec. 13
- Mondays, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Infant Care Class
This class is taught by Obstetrical staff who are also parents. Are you nervous and unsure of how to care for your new delivery? In this class, you will learn about what to expect throughout the baby's first year, and how to offer basic baby care. Topics covered include infant development, safety precautions, infant feeding including introducing solids, how to know when to call the doctor and information about immunizations. Ideally, this class can be taken in the last trimester of pregnancy. Registration and payment required prior to class.
2012 Parent Education schedule
- Cost: $25 per couple
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center
- Dates:
- Saturday, March 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 pm.
Safe Baby Sitter Class – SafeSitter®
SafeSitter® is a medically accurate, hand-on, fun class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies and prevent injuries when caring for children. The five and a half hour curriculum teaches care of the choking child and infant, behavior and injury management, safety for the sitter, and much more. A completion card is given upon successful completion of skills and a written test. This class must have 5 students registered to be conducted.
- Cost: $45, includes required manual. Registration and payment REQUIRED prior to class.
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- 2012 Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Aug. 2
Total Joint Education
- Call: (970) 635-4172
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Location: McKee Conference & Wellness Center
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When: Thursdays at 3 p.m.
Wellness Consultation
- Call: (970) 669-9355
- Cost: $55
- Location: Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St., Suite 6
- When: By appointment only
