Community Education

CPR Certification

CPR can save lives! For opportunities for training and certification, check out the following locations:

Authorized AHA Training sites in St Petersburg:

Stroke Education

The National Stroke Association identifies stroke as a leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. On average, someone will suffer a stroke every 40 seconds and someone will die from a stroke every four hours. Recognizing stroke symptoms and choosing B.E. F.A.S.T. can help save a life. Know the signs of a stroke:

• Trouble speaking or understanding
• Difficulty swallowing
• Loss of vision
• Numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face or one side of the body
• Sudden, severe headache
• Dizziness and/or loss of balance

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, remember the B.E. F.A.S.T. awareness slogan.

• B for Balance: Has the person lost coordination? Are they having trouble walking or are they stumbling, falling or feeling dizzy?
• E for Eyes: Is the person experiencing vision loss, double vision or blurry vision?
• F for Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
• A for Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift down?
• S for Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Do they understand you? Is their speech slurred or unusual?
• T for Time: This isn’t a symptom, but a reminder that a stroke needs to be treated right away. If you observe any of these signs (it doesn’t need to be all of them), call 911.

Prenatal and Newborn Classes

Virtual Classes

• Basic Labor and Support
• Breast Feeding Education
• Newborn Safety

In-Person Classes

• New Mom Support Group
  
  Held at 10:00 am every Tuesday, moms and babies are invited to join a special support group created just for growing families. These informative meetings give moms the opportunity to share ideas, concerns and helpful tips on how to balance and adjust to life with a new family member. Healthy babies from newborn to walking age are welcome. Meetings are free, and no registration is required.
  
  
• Understanding Birth Class
  
  This is an in-person class with limited seating for 8 couples. This class will provide expectant parents with basic understanding of the birth process, labor options, pain control, cesarean birth, and postpartum expectations. Class includes the “Understanding Birth” booklet with access to an app that provides videos, checklists, weblinks, and other helpful tools to assist you in the birth process.
  
  
• Understanding Breastfeeding
  
  Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby! Consider attending our two-hour "Understanding Breastfeeding” class in person. With a little practice and patience, breastfeeding will become second nature. We will cover essential information on the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby, how your body makes milk, what an effective latch looks like, different breastfeeding positions, how to know if your baby is feeding well, and the basics of expressing or pumping your milk.
  
  
• Understanding Your Newborn
  
  Since newborns don't come with an owner's manual, consider attending our two-hour "Understanding Your Newborn” class in person. We will cover essential information on caring for your baby in the first six weeks, things like what behavior to expect from your newborn, understanding crying and comforting, feeding, bathing, diapering, how to keep your baby safe and healthy, and when you should call the doctor. This interactive class helps parents through the transition from hospital to life at home.
  
  

Joint Replacement

Are you scheduled for a knee or hip replacement, or curious as to what to expect? We offer a live, interactive pre-op class that will familiarize you and your “coach” (a loved one who will help you through your recovery) with the expectations of joint replacement surgery. The class covers topics such as how to prepare for surgery; what to bring to the hospital; your needs for recovery and rehabilitation; and what to expect during your hospital stay and during the discharge process. This class will have you feeling confident and better prepared and our instructors will be available to answer any questions that you may have.

For class information and to register, please call (727) 893-6092.