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    ADHD Academy Series – What is AD/HD

    Join experts from Children's Hospital as they help kids understand what AD/HD is, why they have it, and their role in control.

    Session is for kids age8-12. Kids MUST be accompanied by an adult.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending.

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    At Home with Children's – Nationwide Children's Hospital brings educational programs to your neighborhood!

    Program Options
    Currently, Children's Hospital offers three programs that we will bring to your neighborhood!

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
    This workshop provides information and skills training in CPR and airway obstruction (choking) for adults, infants, and children.
    Each participant receives an American Heart Association Heartsaver card upon successful completion of this course.*
    Teacher student ratio is 1: 6
    Size: Maximum of 12 students per class
    Age: Must be age 11 or older to attend
    Time: Four hours
    Cost per participant: $35.00

    Safety/First Aid

    Comprehensive overview of child safety and basic first aid.
    Class size: Minimum of 10 people
    Age: must be 11 or older to attend
    Time: Four hours
    Cost per participant: $25.00

    *Although this course is not sponsored by any AHA component, some or all materials utilized by faculty or students may be American Heart Association materials supplied at cost. Any fees charged for this course do not represent income to the AHA.


    Kenpo Personal Defense Program teaches basics steps in perosnal proetction adn is taught by a State certified defensive tactics instructor. Cost is$20per person or $25 for who people who sign up together. You must be age 12 or older to attend and parents are encourage to attend with their child.

    How does the At Home with Children's program work?

    A community liaison works with Children's Hospital to make the program happen.
    What does the liaison do?
    Secures a free location (recreation centers and libraries are good options) and signs up participants.
    What does Children's Hospital do?
    Children's provides everything needed for the educational session including teachers materials, confirmations and certificates of completion.
    Workshop dates: At Home programs are offered to fit your busy schedule, on days and times that are convenient for you and your friends.

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    Gift Certificates are Available

    If you are looking for a personal gift for that special someone, how about a community education gift certificate from Children's Hospital? Popular classes for gift-giving include:

    –Basic Babysitter Training ($25)

  • –Babysitting Children With Disabilities ($25) –CPR ($35) –First Aid ($20) –ADHD Academy ($10 per class / 5 for $40) –Active Parenting ($30 each / 2 for $50)
    We will send a gift certificate to the person of your choice notifying them of your gift. Certificates expire one year from the date of purchase.

    For additional information or more class options, call (614) 772-4949

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    Poison Prevention

    Information about how to help families be poison safe, poison prevention information and materials as well as program planning assistance is available by calling the Central Ohio Poison Center Education Office at 614-722-2643.
    Need poison safety/injury prevention program for a classroom, community organization or health fair? The "Be Poison Smart!" Program-to-Go may be just what you are looking for. This colorful plastic tote contains everything you need- props, scripts, handouts for a colorful, engaging prevention program. Simply give us a call to reserve a kit.

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    Speaker's Bureau

    As a community service, professionals from Children's Hospital are available to speak to your club or organization. Call Public Relations at (614) 722-4595 for more information.

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    July 12, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    July 22, 2008

    First Aid Training

    Come join us for this comprehensive first aid program - with special emphasis on prevention. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis

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    July 29, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    August 2, 2008

    Kenpo Personal Defense – 2008

    This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child age 12 or older.

    If these dates do not meet your needs, custom classes can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.

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    August 9, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    August 13, 2008

    Back to the Basics Seizure Program – A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed and Those Feeling Lost in Understanding Their Child's Diagnosis and Treatment


    Come hear important information about how seizures and epilepsy are diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to help your child.

    This class is primarily geared toward those with a recent onset of seizures but may also be helpful for those who have been living with epilepsy for some time and want more information.

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    August 26, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    September 13, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    September 23, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    October 4, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    October 7, 2008

    Healthy LifeStyles Weight Management Class – A Joint Program of Nationwide Children's Hospital & The YMCA of Central Ohio

    This program is designed for parents whose children ages 8-12 struggle with their weight as well as their overweight child. This is not a clinical program for the obese.
    All families who attend all four classes will receive a FREE 3 month YMCA family membership.
    the first three classes are from 6:30-7:30 pm. class four is an extended class and runs from 6:30-8 pm.

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    October 16, 2008

    Kenpo Personal Defense – 2008

    This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child age 12 or older.

    If these dates do not meet your needs, custom classes can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.

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    October 21, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    October 22, 2008

    Back to the Basics Seizure Program – A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed and Those Feeling Lost in Understanding Their Child's Diagnosis and Treatment


    Come hear important information about how seizures and epilepsy are diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to help your child.

    This class is primarily geared toward those with a recent onset of seizures but may also be helpful for those who have been living with epilepsy for some time and want more information.

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    November 1, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    November 1, 2008

    Kenpo Personal Defense – 2008

    This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child age 12 or older.

    If these dates do not meet your needs, custom classes can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.

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    November 15, 2008

    First Aid Training

    Come join us for this comprehensive first aid program - with special emphasis on prevention. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis

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    November 18, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    December 6, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.

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    December 16, 2008

    Adult/Infant/Child CPR Classes

    Be prepared in case of an emergency with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each participant will receive a Children's Hospital CPR Card upon successful completion of this course. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

    Please complete a separate registration form for each person attending this class.
    Class is specifically for lay people.
    This class is not intended for health care professionals or child care providers.