Piedmont Newnan Hospital strives to enhance the wellness of the community by providing quality community education activities and classes.

Instruction on high blood pressure, stroke, cardiac disease, cancer risks, and self exams are shared through health fairs. Support groups provide education and support to those who are coping with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and lung disease.

View class information by clicking on class name below

All classes have a minimum enrollment and are subject to change or cancellation.

Community Class Schedule 2008
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP)
AHA Online Courses: Skills Practice Session and Skills Test
Heartsaver AED
CPR for Friends & Family
Family and Friends First Aid for Children
Heart Saver First Aid Adult
Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid
Freedom From Smoking
Safe Sitters©
Look Good... Feel Better

Prenatal Class Schedule 2008
Childbirth Preparation - Six Week Series
Childbirth Preparation - One Day
Baby Basics / Newborn Care
Sibling Class
Infant Safety and CPR
Breastfeeding Class
Safe Sitters©

Important Information
Registration Information
Location Information
CPR Manuals

To Cancel and For Additional Class Information, Please Call:
770-304-4088

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Community Class Schedule 2008

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) 4.5 hours

Description: An American Heart Association Course.
The BLS for Healthcare Providers Course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation.

Audience:
For healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

Student Manuals:
*) BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual (80-1010)

*) BLS HCP Student CD

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AHA Online Courses: Skills Practice Session and Skills Test -1 hour

Fee:         $17.50 online, plus $ 25 skills practice session at Piedmont Newnan Hospital
                 (Call 770-304-4088 for more information and to schedule skills practice session and
                  skills test.)

Description: An American Heart Association Course.
Once you have completed the online portion (Part 1) of the course, you go to an authorized American Heart Association Training Center (Piedmont Newnan Hospital) for (part 2) the skills practice session and skills test. After you have completed both sections of the course, you will be issued a course completion card.

Audience:
Those individuals who prefer self paced learning on the computer at a time convenient for their schedule.

Student Manuals:
Internet access is required to complete Part 1 (online course and exam). www.onlineaha.org

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Heartsaver AED - 3.5 hours

Description: An American Heart Association Course.
The Heartsaver CPR Course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking, and use of barrier devices for all ages.

Audience:
For those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

Student Manuals:
Heartsaver AED Student Workbook (80-1024)

 

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Family and Friends CPR - 2.5 hours

Description:
The Family and Friends CPR program teaches Adult/Child CPR and Choking, Infant CPR and Choking.

Audience:
Family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. This program can also be a non-credentialed option for middle- and high-school students.

Student Manuals: (included in class fee)
Family and Friends CPR Student Book (80-1027)
 

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Family and Friends First Aid for Children - 45 mintues

Description:
The Family & Friends First Aid for Children program teaches how to manage illness and injuries in a child for the first few minutes until professional help arrives.  This program covers such topics as preventing injuries, recognizing and treating basic first aid emergencies, and relief of choking in infants and children.

Audience:
For those caring for infants and children, such as family members, babysitters, and others providing in-home care, who want basic first aid information but who do not need a course completion credential.

Student Manuals: (included in class fee)
Family & Friends First Aid for Children Student Book (80-1034) 
(Included in price of class)

Card Type: Participation Card

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Heartsaver First Aid (Adult) - 7.5 hours

Description:
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.  Adult course content includes general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies.  Pediatric course content includes first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies.

Audience:
For those who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

Student Manuals:   
Adult: Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Student Workbook (80-1058) or Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook (80-1042)

Heartsaver Student CD

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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid - 7.5 hours

Description:
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.  Adult course content includes general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies.  Pediatric course content includes first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies.

Audience:
For those involved in child care who have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, such as child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations and coaches for children's sports organizations.

Student Manuals:   
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Student Workbook (80-1001)

Heartsaver Student CD

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Freedom From Smoking - 7 hours

Description:
This program is the American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking clinic. It is a seven-session clinic sponsored by Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Professionally trained instructors help smokers create a supportive environment to break the smoking addictions. Each smoker who joins this clinic will develop an individual plan for quitting. Emphasis will be on long-term freedom from smoking. The ex-smokers will identify the pitfalls of relapse, and carefully plan to prevent it. The clinic includes the latest improved skills for good stress management, weight control, assertive communication and exercise - skills to help them succeed. The instructor will teach a step-by-step method for changing behavior and quitting smoking. This group approach uses positive thinking, alternative behaviors, one-on-one help, rewards and group support to help participants stop smoking.

Audience:
Anyone interested in quitting smoking.

Student Manuals:
Course materials included in fee.

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Safe Sitters - 8 hours

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Look Good... Feel Better (American Cancer Society Program) - 2 hours

Description:
Program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free, non-medical product neutral program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association, and The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, a charitable organization supported by the cosmetic industry.

Audience:
Women cancer patients in active treatment.

Course Materials:
Free makeup kit for each participant to use and then take home.

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Prenatal Class Schedule 2008
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Childbirth Preparation - Six Week Series

Description:
This class is for expectant mothers and their labor coach.  The course is designed to prepare parents for what to expect during late pregnancy, labor and delivery.  Common medical interventions such as epidural and c-section will be discussed.  Additionally, parents will learn basic coping techniques such as breathing patterns and relaxation techniques.

Audience:
Expectant mothers and labor coach.

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Labor and Delivery Basics - One day course

Description:
Best suited for those that want a general overview of the delivery process. This class is a fast paced class that will give parents a general understanding of the most common events that occur in Labor and Delivery.

Audience:
Expectant mothers and Fathers

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Baby Basics / Newborn Care

Description:
This class will help expectant parents learn about caring for their newborn.  Feeding choices, safety, diapering and other basics of care will be discussed.  This class will give parents skills to help them feel confident in caring for the new baby.

Audience:
Expectant parents.

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Sibling Class

Description:
Sibling class is for children expecting a new brother or sister. This class is a fun way to help prepare the sibling for the arrival of the baby.

Audience:
Children ages 3-7.

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Infant Safety and CPR

Description:
This class is a review of basic safety topics parents should consider prior to delivery.  American Heart Association infant CPR and choking procedures will be taught.  This is not a certification course.

Audience:
New parents or soon to be parents of a newborn.

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Breastfeeding Class

Description:
Breastfeeding is one of the healthiest choices a mother can make for her child.  Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  This class is designed to help expectant moms and their partner learn the basics of breastfeeding. Taught by International Board Certified lactation Consultant the class will help mothers learn the basic skills necessary to make breastfeeding successful.

Audience:
Parents-to-be that want to learn more about breastfeeding.

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Registration Information

To Schedule an appointment:
Call: 770-254-3668 (8:30 a.m. -5 p.m.)
You must be scheduled for the class at least two business days prior to the class date. There must be a minimum of four paid registrants for the class to be presented. You will be notified if the class does not meet registration requirements and will be given a full refund. All other cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of the class to be eligible for a refund.

To make Payment:
You must be scheduled for the class in order to make a payment on the class.
Once you have been scheduled and pre registered the scheduler will transfer you to the cashier for you to make payment by credit or debit card; or you may contact the Cashier directly at:
770-253-1912 ext.1557 (8:30-5 p.m.)

Payments are accepted daily from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Cashier window on Hospital Road and payment after hours are accepted in the ER at the registration desk. (Payments will not be accepted if you have not scheduled an appointment.)

Cancellation Requests: 770-304-4088
Additional Information:  770-304-4088

Location Information

Boardroom:
Piedmont Newnan Hospital 
60 Hospital Road
Newnan, Georgia, 30263

The boardroom is located on the ground floor in the rear of the building. Drive to rear of the hospital and park in one of the places marked visitor on either side of the drive to the rear. Enter one of the two entrances. The boardroom is between the two entrances.

Education Building
Piedmont Newnan Hospital 
27 Clark Street
Newnan, Georgia, 30263

The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Education Building is located near the corner of Clark and Carmichael Streets, facing Clark Street. Parking is available behind and adjacent to the building. Signs at the back of the building will direct you to the appropriate entrance.

CPR Manuals
*) Students are required to have access to a manual before class.
*) Students obtain manuals on their own.
*) Cost of most manuals is $7 - $12.
*) Manuals can be purchased at one of the companies listed below:
       - Channing L. Bete: http://aha.channing-bete.com or 1-800-611-6083.
       - Laerdal: www.laerdal.com or 1-800-322-8350.
       - Worldpoint ECC: www.worldpoint-ecc.com or 1-888-322-8350.

If there are any problems obtaining a manual from these sources, call 770 304-4088.

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