Education Offerings
Continuing Education classes offered for Mason General Hospital employees, medical staff, and the community during the month of July
- Orientation for New Employees
- Strong Perifax for Obstetrical Staff
- Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical StaffRapid Response Training
- Online Hospital-Wide Yearly Safety Program
- BCLS for Clinical Staff
- Online Cognitive Competency Development and Evaluation
- New RN and Current Nurse Skills Orientation
- Skills Competency for Clinical Staff
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization Course
- Wound Care Course
- Community CPR for Children
For more information, contact Tom DiDonna, R.N., MSN, and MGH director of education at (360) 427-3609 (Allyn (360) 275-8614).
Free Basic Life Support CPR Class
Mason General Hospital’s next FREE Adult, Child, and Infant Basic Life Support CPR class will be held on Thursday, September 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the MGH Learning Center, located next to McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. Everyone attending the class is asked to wear comfortable clothes. There will also be a Spanish interpreter available upon request. Pre-registration for the class is required, as class size is limited. Reservations must be made by Friday, September 17, by calling the MGH Learning Center at (360) 427-3609. This is not a First Aid class.
Diabetes Education
If diabetes is a part of your life, plan to attend Mason General Hospital’s next two-day session entitled “Living Well With Diabetes” on September 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hospital in the Ellinor Room. Studies show that effective self-management of diabetes is beneficial for the patient and their family. Due to space limitations, advanced registration is required. To register, call Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator at (360) 426-1611, ext. 3301 (Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). Diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans.
Classes/Support Groups
Childbirth Education
Six week sessions. Cost is $60 plus $2 for book. Medical coupons accepted for class only. Call Mt. View Women's Health Center at (360) 426-0955 to register and purchase book.
Tai Chi Chuan
Continuing classes are offered every Monday night in MGH's Ellinor room. The slow movements of this Chinese practice help strengthen the body and develop better balance. Beginner class is 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. More advanced course 7:15 – 9 p.m. Potential new students are welcome to attend a free class at any time. Contact Kim Smith at (360) 359-2419 for more information.
Karate and Self Defense
The Karate and Self Defense class is held at MGH, downstairs in the Ellinor Room. The fee is $50 per month. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. For more information, call Sensei Nelson Shifrin, 4th Dan Black Belt, at (360) 427-5028.