Prenatal Classes
Prenatal
Prenatal classes help parents make informed choices by providing education regarding pregnancy, labour, and birth. We support clients of midwives and physicians. Our instructors are RN’s with specializations in lactation, childbirth, prenatal and post-natal care. Classes are taught in the newly renovated room at Victoria General Hospital and include a hospital tour led by the instructor. We teach stages of pregnancy, stages of labour, preparing for labour and delivery including labour techniques, interventions and options during labour and delivery, and caring for mom and baby.
What to bring to class
• Baby’s Best Chance (free from public health offices)
• Two pillows and one blanket
• Clothing suitable for floor exercises
• Change for parking ($2.50 per 2 hours, subject to change)
• Food and drinks for day-long classes
Fee includes mother and partner, and is tax deductible. Bursaries may be available, please call 250-370-4770 to inquire.
Evening Prenatal
This 12 hour course is offered over 4 or 6 evenings at Victoria General Hospital
4 Evenings Classes: 6-9pm at VGH $165
- 2010Q3 PRNT 502V 001 • Tue Apr. 6-27 (4 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 502V 003 • Tue Jun. 1-22 (4 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 502V 004 • Tue May 4-25 (4 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 502V 001 • Thu Jul. 8-29 (4 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 502V 001 • Thu Sep. 2-23 (4 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 502V 002 • Tue Sep. 14-Oct. 5 (4 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 502V 005 • Tue Oct. 26-Nov 16(4 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 502V 006 • Thur Nov. 18-Dec 9 (4 sessions)
- 6 Evenings Classes: 7-9pm at VGH $165
- 2010W PRNT 502V 004 • Wed Mar. 17-Apr 21 (6 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 502V 002 • Wed May 5-Jun 9 (6 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 502V 001 • Wed Aug. 11-Sept 15 (6 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 502V 003 • Wed Sep. 29-Nov. 3 (6 sessions)
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Prenatal in a Weekend
This 12 hour course is offered Saturday and Sunday in one weekend.
Classes: 9am-4pm • Victoria General Hospital • $165
- 2010W PRNT 515V 005 • Mar. 20 & 21 (2 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 515V 001 • Apr. 24 & 25 (2 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 515V 002 • May 1 & 2 (2 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 515V 003 • May 22 & 23 (2 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 515V 004 • Jun. 5 & 6 (2 sessions)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 515V 005 • Jun. 19 & 20 (2 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 515V 001 • Jul. 10 & 11 ((2 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 515V 002 • Jul. 24 & 25 (2 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 515V 003 • Aug. 7 & 8 (2 sessions)
- 2010S PRNT 515V 004 • Aug. 21 & 22 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 001 • Sep. 11 & 12 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 002 • Oct. 2 & 3 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 003 • Oct. 16 & 17 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 004 • Nov. 6 & 7 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 005 • Nov. 20 & 21 (2 sessions)
- 2010F PRNT 515V 006 • Dec. 4 & 5 (2 sessions)
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Prenatal in a Day
This 6.5 hour condensed version is for people with time and schedule constraints or a refresher for people who have had a child before. Highlights include: labour and birth; coping skills; role of the birth partner; hospital tour; and, what to expect following delivery.
Classes: 9am-4:30pm • Victoria General Hospital • $115
- 2010Q3 PRNT 505V 001 • Apr. 17 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 505V 002 • May 15 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 505V 003 • Jun. 12 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 505V 001 • Jul. 17 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 505V 002 • Aug. 14 (1 session)
- 2010F PRNT 505V 001 • Sep. 18 (1 session)
- 2010F PRNT 505V 002 • Oct. 9 (1 session)
- 2010F PRNT 505V 003 • Nov. 13 (1 session)
- 2010F PRNT 505V 004 • Dec. 11 (1 session)
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Bursaries may be available please call 250 370-4578.
Private Prenatal Course
Can’t find a course that fits your needs? Give us a call at 250-370-4578 or email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca. We can arrange one-on-one instruction for you.
Breastfeeding New
We will help you establish a successful breastfeeding experience by discussing how to position babe at breast, latching techniques, baby’s hunger cues, and strategies for avoiding common breastfeeding challenges. Our instructors are registered nurses who are certified Breastfeeding Counselors and Lactation Consultants.
Classes: 7-9pm • Lansdowne • $35
- 2010W PRNT 513V 003 • Mar. 22 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 513V 001 • Apr. 19 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 513V 002 • May 17 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 513V 003 • Jun. 21 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 513V 001 • Jul. 19 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 513V 002 • Aug. 16 (1 session)
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Baby Care
Be prepared by learning skills and strategies for coming home with your newborn. Topics: diapering, bathing and feeding; coping with visitors; illnesses; relationships; and what baby’s crying really means. A qualified childbirth educator will guide you through the steps to successful early parenting. Please bring diapers, (disposable or cloth) baby clothing, change for parking, 2 pens and paper. Fee includes mother and partner.
Classes: Saturdays • 1-4pm • Lansdowne • $50
- 2010W PRNT 510V 003 • Mar. 27 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 510V 001 • Apr. 17 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 510V 003 • Jun. 19 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 510V 002 • Aug. 21 (1 session)
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Child’s Play
Our fast-paced world has led us to build increasing structure into children’s play. Organized activities and electronic media can limit opportunities for development. This practical hands-on course for care providers and parents uses a creative drama approach as a starting point to interact and explore the world of play. Over one hundred activities, adaptable to children of all ages, will be explored during the six weeks.
- 2010Q3 HLHS 750V 001 • May 4-Jun. 8 (6 sessions)
Richard Braund
Tue • 6:30--8:30pm • $125 • Lansdowne
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St. John Ambulance is pleased to be a first aid trainer for Camosun College. With over 900 years of history and one of the oldest humanitarian organizations in the world, we set the standard in first aid training. Our mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service.
Save a Child
This program is designed for new or returning parents/grandparents or babysitters of children (newborn to 8 years. We will discuss how to prevent childhood emergencies and you will learn what you can do when an emergency or the unexpected happens. Topics include first aid for shock and unconsciousness, choking, CPR for infants and children, wounds, bleeding, burns, poisoning, convulsions and seizures. Course fee is per student.
Classes: Saturdays • 8:30am-12:30pm • Lansdowne • $55
- 2010W PRNT 512V 001 • Mar. 27 (1 session)
- 2010Q3 PRNT 512V 001 • May 22 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 512V 001 • Jul. 31 (1 session)
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Emergency First Aid – Child Care
This intense one-day certification course provides basic first aid knowledge to care for children and infants in an emergency. This course covers emergency scene management, shock, unconsciousness and fainting, choking, cardiovascular emergencies, CPR, severe bleeding, medical conditions, bone and joint injuries, eye injuries, burns, poisons, bites and stings, and dental emergencies. This course meets the first aid requirement for the Canada Labour Code and the Licensed Child Care Facilities in BC. Upon successful completion, participants receive a St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.
Classes: Saturdays • 8:30am-5:30pm • Lansdowne • $105
- 2010Q3 PRNT 511V 001 • Apr. 24 (1 session)
- 2010S PRNT 511V 001 • Aug. 14 (1 session)
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