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All programs meet at Potomac Hospital unless otherwise specified. Please let us know at the time of registration if you are hearing impaired so that an interpreter may be provided. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register. We apologize that online registration is not available at this time.
Asthma Management Program
A Healthy Inspiration
This workshop is designed to help adults, children and parents/caregivers learn to manage asthma. Includes information on how asthma affects the body, how to control it by recognizing signs, symptoms and your triggers, and use of controller/maintenance and "rescue" medications. A respiratory therapist will demonstrate proper use and maintenance of equipment including inhalers, nebulizers, spacers and peak flow meters. For adults, parents and children (six years and older).
Free. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Asthma Update and Management Group Programs
Asthma Update and Management programs for schools, daycare providers and camp programs train those working with children to recognize the early warning signs and help children manage an asthma attack. Information on how asthma affects the body, how to control it recognizing triggers, and using medications is also included. Offered on location for groups of 10 or more. Certified trainers are also available to present the American Lung Association's Tools for Schools and Open Airways programs.
Free. To arrange a presentation call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 1877
Create Your Weight for Children: A Healthy Way to Weight Management
Ages 7 to 12
Thursdays, September 24 to October 22
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Potomac Hospital, Hylton Education Center, Garden Level
$75. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
Create Your Weight for Teens: A Healthy Way to Weight Management
Ages 13 to 17
Saturdays, October 24 to November 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Potomac Hospital, Hylton Education Center, Garden Level
$75. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
Taught by registered dietitians, the five-week Create Your Weight program teaches children (ages 7 to 12) and teens (ages 13 - 17) and their parents how to make changes to control weight throughout their lifetime. Sponsored by Potomac Hospital and Sodexo Healthcare Services.
Discover Nursing Camp
9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
August 3-6, 2009
Fee: $75. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 or register online.
For Rising Middle School Students (6th, 7th or 8th grade beginning September 2009). This camp is designed to introduce young people to a career in the medical field. Campers will learn CPR & basic nursing skills, tour different nursing departments and shadow nurses in the clinical area. The camp’s curriculum emphasizes hands on experiences and active learning geared to the campers’ age level. A copy of your child’s immunization record will be required for your child to participate. Repeat campers are not eligible.
Family & Friends CPR
Adult, Child and Infant CPR with optional First Aid for Children
This class is designed for those who want to learn adult, infant and child CPR and choking procedures for personal use. A tear–out attendance card is included in the booklet. Written and skills evaluations are not part of this class, and an American Heart Association credentials card is not issued.
$40. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Health and Wellness Group Presentations
Our health educators are available to make presentations to groups of 10 children or more on such popular topics as skin cancer prevention, healthy snacking, portion distortion, first aid basics, safety, and small steps to a healthier you! These 30 to 60 minute programs are free of charge.
Free. To arrange a presentation call (703) 670-1877 or (540) 649-1800, ext. 1877.
Heartsaver CPR & Pediatric First Aid
This American Heart Association course teaches adult, child and infant CPR; relief of choking; and how to manage illness and injuries in a child in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This class is ideal for those involved in child care that have a duty to respond to a first aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, such as child care workers, teachers, foster's sports organizations. A 2-year credential will be issued upon successful completion of a skills demonstration.
$110. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Heartsaver CPR For Teens (Ages 12-18)
In this course teenagers, ages 12 to 15, will learn adult, child and infant cardiopunt on automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) may be added if time allows. A skills demonstration is required. A two-year Heartsaver card will be issued upon successful completion of the class.
$50. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Safe Sitter
This program for 11- to 13-year-olds is designed to prepare young people for the responsibility of taking care of young children. Interactive format covers many aspects of babysitting including how to handle emergency situations and behavior problems, plus safety tips for the sitter.
$75. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
Children's Pre-Op Tours
For children who need surgery
Teddy Tours are for children who are having surgery at Potomac Hospital. On the tour, children will talk with a nurse about what happens during surgery, visit the recovery room, and look at blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, surgical gowns, masks and other essentials. The tour lasts about 30 minutes, and children leave with a bag of goodies and an added measure of courage to face the big day
Free. Call Potomac’s Health Connection at (703) 221-2500 for specific dates and times and to register.
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