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All metro-Milwaukee programs will be held at Children's Health Education Center unless otherwise noted. Click here for directions. Keep checking back to see updated course offerings throughout the year.
Asthma Survival Skills*
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 23 at CHEC
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 19 at Children's Corporate Center
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29 at CHEC
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Children's Corporate Center
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4 at CHEC
This class helps families learn skills to live with asthma. Learn how asthma affects the lungs, how to recognize early warning signs and prevent emergencies, how to manage indoor and outdoor triggers, how asthma medications work and how to work with school and health personnel.
This program is Free.
No certificates of participation or continuing education credits are offered.
Asthma Care at Child Care*
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 17 at CHEC
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 at CHEC
This class helps child care providers recognize and deal with asthma in the childcare setting. Learn:
What is asthma.
- Early warning signs.
- How to care for a child in the early stages of an asthma attack.
- Common asthma triggers and how to make your center asthma friendly.
- How to use spacers, inhalers and nebulizers and what to know about asthma medications.
- Questions to ask parents of children with asthma.
This program is Free. Registry continuing education credits are provided to all participants.
Intro to Asthma*
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 at CHEC
This class provides foundational information on asthma pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, environmental triggers and medications. The program teaches students of various health professions:
- Asthma management basics.
- Common myths and community misunderstandings about asthma.
- Strategies for teaching asthma managment to patients and families.
This program is Free.
Teach Asthma Management *
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 13 at CHEC
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10 at CHEC
A training session for nurses, office managers, medical assistants, outreach workers and health professional students. The six-hour seminar works with participants to improve the asthma management education that they provide to families and clients. This program is Free.
Asthma Wellness Day
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1
Browning School
5440 North 64th Street
An asthma-focused health fair for all ages. Health care professionals discuss asthma management skills, talk about new treatments and help raise awareness.
Home Alone
*
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 13
Saturday, June 19
Saturday, July 10
This class helps children 10 years and older learn how to be safe when home without supervision. Topics include what to look for when coming home to an empty house, safe cooking, first aid guidelines, what to do in an emergency and setting family rules about homework, phone use and more. A parent or guardian must attend with the child. Free.
Successful Sitter and Sitter CPR*
Both classes held at CHEC.
Programs are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6
Tuesday, June 29
Wednesday, June 30
Tuesday, July 13
Wednesday, July 14
Monday July 26
Tuesday, August 3
Wednesday, August 4
Tuesday, August 17
Wednesday, August 18 |
Pick one time for Sitter CPR
(programs are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 7
Thursday, July 1
Friday, July 2 (AM only)
Thursday, July 15
Tuesday, July 27
Thursday, August 5
Friday, August 6 (AM only)
Thursday, August 19
Friday, August 20 (AM only) |
Available in Metro-Milwaukee.
These companion courses give babysitters the skills they need to be successful on the job. Fast-paced, interactive and fun, participants prepare to provide the very best care for children of all ages.
Babysitters learn communication skills and how to apply basic principles of child development to ensure a positive child care experience. Vital information on injury prevention and safety for children and the care provider also is presented.
Successful sitter is a full-day program. Sitter CPR, which prepares babysitters to perform CPR and to clear obstructed airways for infants and children, is a separate half-day program.
The cost for both programs is $25. Registration is required. To register, call (414) 390-2166 or email chec@chw.org. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch the day of Successful Sitter and a snack both days.
Participants must be 11 years or older at the time of the program.
*Held year-round
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