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Lay persons and health professionals alike are encouraged to take advantage of the many programs and services offered by the Mercy Health Education Center. The Center offers a comfortable environment that is conducive to learning, with:

• Spacious classrooms  
• A cozy reception area  
• A comfortable and comprehensive Wellness Library housing a public-access computer with several health-related software programs and internet access, consumer - as well as academic-level books, medical journals, videos, health pamphlets, magazines, and more (many available in Spanish)  
• Kitchens with available beverages and snacks  
• Access for the disabled, and more! 

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For the general public, the Education Center offers monthly disease-management classes, wellness promotion classes, and support groups, most of them free of charge, including:

• Alzheimer's: New Prevention & Treatment Options  
• Brain Attack! Stroke Prevention & Treatment Options 
• Childbirth Preparation: See below  
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders 
• Multiple Sclerosis

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The Education Center also offers a comprehensive childbirth program, taught by BEST and LAMAZE certified instructors. Our classes are free of charge for anyone delivering at Mercy. A $20 deposit is returned at the completion of the class.

• Cesarean Childbirth 
• Infant Nutrition Class 
• New Beginnings Childbirth Preparation Course (includes Lamaze, breastfeeding, and infant CPR).  
• New Parent Kits 

The Education Center is also the community outreach center for health fairs and community health screenings. Call the Center at (209) 384-6598 for more information.

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For health professionals, including physicians, the Education Center offers a variety of continuing education courses, such as:

• ACLS Instructor Training Course  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)  
• Basic EKG  
• BLS Certification and Recertification  
• CNA Potpourri  
• CME: Hepatitis  
• CME: Pediatric EKG Interpretation  
• CME: Treating the Silent Disease Progression of Multiple Sclerosis  
• CPR Certification and Recertification  
• Interpretation of Arrhythmias  
• Neonatal Resuscitation  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)  
• Spanish for the Healthcare Provider  
• And more! 

Fees apply for all continuing education courses (some fees waived for Mercy employees). Please call the Education Center for more information or to register at (209) 384-6533.

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