Gifford offering educational opportunities for children and families

Gifford Medical Center in Randolph is offering three upcoming educational opportunities for kids and families. On’Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon’will be a free non-certification course on’Infant and Child CPR. The course is aimed at new parents, families and caregivers and offered by certified American Heart Association CPR instructors from Gifford’s Blueprint Community Health Team.
On’Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon’will be’Home Alone and Safe. Designed by chapters of the American Red Cross, this course from instructor Judge Powers teaches children ages 8-11 how to respond to home alone situations, including Internet safety, family communications, telephone safety, sibling care, personal and gun safety, and basic emergency care. Children will role play, brainstorm, watch a video on the topic, take home a workbook and handouts, and earn a certificate upon completion. There is a $15 fee to attend.
Finally, on’March 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.’will be a’Babysitter’s Training Course. This course from instructor Jude Powers teaches how to be a safe, responsible and successful babysitter. It covers good business practices, basic care, diapering, safety, play, proper hand washing, handling infants, responding to injuries, decision making in emergencies, action plans and more. Communication skills are emphasized along with being a good role model. Each participant will receive a certification card upon completion of the course and a reference notebook to take home. The course cost is $20. Participants should bring their lunch.
All courses take place in the Family Center beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery at the main Gifford campus on South Main Street (Route 12) in Randolph. For all classes, call Nancy Clark at 728-2274 to register and learn more. For classes with a fee, payment is due in advance.’
Gifford Medical Center, The Family Center (beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery), 44 S. Main St., Randolph, free, register by calling Nancy Clark at 728-2274.
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Saturday, Feb. 15
Home Alone and Safe, for children 8-11 this course teaches how to respond to home alone situations,’9:30 a.m. to noon, Gifford Medical Center, The Family Center (beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery), 44 S. Main St., Randolph, $15, register by calling Nancy Clark at 728-2274.
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Saturday, March 1
Babysitter’s Training Course, learn how to be a safe, responsible babysitter and earn a certification card,’9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gifford Medical Center, The Family Center (beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery), 44 S. Main St., Randolph, $20, register by calling Nancy Clark at 728-2274.