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CPR & First Aid
CPR with First Aid: Samaritan Healthcare offers two CPR-First Aid
programs, using the American Heart Association and American Safety
& Health Institute curriculum. Both programs meet Labor & Industries
standards and are equally suitable for daycare providers, foster care
providers, and for other job-required training. We offer initial and
renewal classes.
CPR Only (without First Aid): We offer initial and renewal CPR classes
that meet a variety of needs, including:
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Heartsaver CPR – Program choices include adult only,
infant/child only, or adult & infant/child. These classes include
practice sessions and testing to receive a CPR certification card.
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CPR for Family & Friends – Program choices include adult only,
infant/child only, or adult & infant/child. These classes
include practice sessions. Testing not required.
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Healthcare Provider CPR – Initial and renewal classes for those
who are working in or training for the healthcare field.
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Childbirth
Childbirth preparation classes are available for expectant mothers and
coaches. We offer two scheduling options:
- a 1-day, 8-hour class held on Saturdays
- or a 4-week series of 2-hour classes held Thursday evenings
Our childbirth educators include an experienced OB RN and an experienced
EMT, both certified by the Academy of Certified Birth Educators (ACBE).
The program is eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Other insurance
coverage may apply. Check with your plan to verify coverage.
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Diabetes Education
Our diabetes education program is recognized by the American Diabetes
Association (ADA). We offer:
- Group classes for Type 2 patients
- Individual sessions for Newly Diagnosed, Type 1, Gestational,
Children, or Type 2 patients with special needs (i.e., language,
hearing, vision, mobility needs).
Instructor team includes a certified diabetes educator and a registered
dietitian. Covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and
Medicaid. Check with your plan to verify coverage. Or, you may qualify
for Samaritan Healthcare’s financial assistance program. Contact our
Business Office at (509)766-1318 for more information on the financial
assistance program.
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HIV / Bloodborne Pathogens Training
We offer the following HIV / BBP training:
- 2-hour class for daycare and foster care providers
- 4-hour class for healthcare professionals who have patient contact
with minimal exposure risk to body fluids
- 4-hour class for all levels of ambulance service providers
- 7-hour class for healthcare professions with routine exposure risk to
body fluids
- Refresher training for jobs requiring annual education in Bloodborne
Pathogens
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Joint Replacement Pre-Surgery Education & Assistance
This weekly pre-surgery program is FREE and available to patients
(and their caregivers) who are scheduled for total knee or total hip
replacement surgery. We cover the following information:
- general overview of the procedure, recovery, and physical therapy
process
- important information about preparing your home in advance for your
return
- a review of your current medications & helpful take-home videos you
can keep
- discharge planning to help you with post-hospital care issues
- pre-admission, which will allow you to bypass the admitting process
on the day of your procedure
- answers to your questions
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Parkinson’s Education / Support Group
Free education for Parkinson’s patients available from Northwest Parkinson’s
Foundation and offered at Samaritan by “live” video-conferencing. Speakers are
physicians and other healthcare professionals, addressing topics such as
current medical and surgical options, caregiver training, medication updates,
and so on.
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Safe Sitter
This babysitting preparation program is designed for girls and boys,
ages 11 thru 13. The fun, interactive curriculum was written
by a pediatrician and teaches safe, nurturing childcare techniques.
Our instructors are certified with the Safe Sitter organization.
We offer this program on 2 or 3 dates during the summer months.
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FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
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Samaritan Healthcare offers initial and renewal training for the
following programs:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Healthcare Provider CPR
- HIV / Bloodborne Pathogens
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
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