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Community Education
An educated community is a healthier community. Classes are held throughout the year on a variety of topics. Advanced registration is recommended for most classes
Click on any topic to link to course information, schedules and enrollment form.
At the Crossroads: Conversations About Driving
It is difficult for us to decide when it is time to stop driving. Although we need to maintain our independence, pride and control we must also be aware of many safety considerations.
Please join us for a positive and productive conversation around this issue and share your thoughts and experiences.
Presented by Sue Rushfirth R.P.T., Parmenter Rehabilitation Supervisor
This very popular class introduces children ages 11- 14 to all aspects of babysitting. Content includes strategies for the babysitter, first aid and choke saving techniques as well as mealtime, bedtime, diapering and discipline. Issues of contracts and ethics are also covered. A police presentation on safety issues includes door and telephone answering techniques, and accident and fire prevention.
This course teaches basic first aid and life-saving techniques. It fulfills requirements for child care workers.
This course teaches people 13 and older how to perform CPR and choke-saving maneuvers on infants, children and adults. All class participants qualify for a Class Completion Card from the American Heart Association. If you are a teacher or day care provider in need of a card, please tell the instructor.
Heartsaver/CPR Friends & Family
This course teaches basic first aid for children. Topics include victim assessment of allergic reactions, heat and cold-related emergencies, poisonous plants, eye injuries, tooth loss, and first aid kit suggestions. All class particpants qualify for a Class Completion Card. Teachers and day care providers should inform the instructor if you need one. A first aid book is included in the registration fee.
This course is designed for children ages eight to eleven years old who are unattended at home for short periods of time. Children learn telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire prevention, and first aid skills. The class includes a variety of teaching methods, including active discussion, a video and role playing. Snacks are provided.This class is sponsored by Wayland Park and Recreation and Parmenter Community Health Care.
Parmenter & Traditions Independent & Assisted Living are cosponsoring
an opportunity to learn about a non-traditional method of Relaxation and Healing in the New Year.
Tour the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence
Parmenter Community Health Care invites the community to tour the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence . These free public 30-minute tours will be held on March 12 and March 19 at 11:00a.m. Staff will be available to answer questions.
Parmenter's Wayside Hospice program provides Hospice Care at this Hospice Residence or wherever the patient calls home.
To sign up for one of these free tours, or for more information, call 508-358-3006 x252, or, simply drop by the residence at 10 Green Way, at Traditions of Wayland.
Refund Policy
Advanced registration is recommended for most classes. If you cancel 5 days prior to the class, any fees may be applied to the next available class; fees are not refundable for cancellations within 5 days of a class. You will receive a full refund and 3 business days’ notification for any classes we cancel.