Mission College Community Education

Preparing for Childbirth This one day class is designed to prepare expectant parents for labor and birth. Topics include practice of breathing and relaxation techniques, positions for comfort, pain management options, advocacy, role of support person and what to expect before, during and after delivery. Recommended time to take this class is the third trimester of pregnancy.(20-24 weeks)

Refresher and Extended Practice This two hour class will provide additional instruction and practice of positions, breathing, relaxation, massage and comfort techniques especially for couples expecting their second child and those who may be considering a natural labor. Expectant parents are required to have previously attended a Childbirth Preparation class.

Infant CPR Birth to 1 Year New and expectant parents learn skills in this two hour class that will enable them to recognize basic infant emergencies such as sudden respiratory/cardiac arrest and choking, and how to respond to them. Students participate in hands-on practice using infant manikins. No certification is given.

Refer to the online class schedule for dates, times & places, and class section number - it is suggested that you choose a class that concludes three weeks prior to your delivery date.

Please choose your class wisely as there is limited space. Changes can only made due to special circumstances.

Changes can only be made with a valid reason within 48 hours of the start of class

and may require documentation. A $10 non-refundable seating fee is included in the

Our classes are open to the public and space is limited. If you want to assure you are registered in your desired date instantly, please proceed to online registration as described below.

Note: For couples/partner registration, register mother only. Each mother will bring her partner to class.

a. Go online through the Mission College Web registration System. Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes

b. Click on 2nd Option: Search, Register and Pay for Child Birth Classes.

c. There is a search page in front of you. "CECHI" will appear in the Course Code field. Click submit at the bottom of the page for the most up to date schedule.

Start Your Online Registration Here: Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes

2. Register by fax, phone or walk ins:

We put your application in the order in which it was received for the following methods of registration. If you want to assure you are registered in your desired date instantly, please proceed to online registration.

Fax a photocopy of your completed registration form page from the (pdf) to (408) 855-5480. Please include payment information - registration will not be completed without payment information.
Mail this form and check payable to:
           Mission College
           Office of Community Education S1-202
           3000 Mission College Blvd.
           Santa Clara, CA 95054
Walk-in. Walk-ins are welcome M-F, 9:00am-4pm.
By phone call 408- 855-5106. Leave your name and a daytime phone number. (Payment by credit card, VISA and Mastercard only.)

Cancellation of classes: Participants will be contacted by phone if a class is cancelled. If we are unable to place you into another class, a full refund will be issued. Students need to cancel their class no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. No refund will be issued for failure to cancel in advance .There is a $10 non-refundable seating fee per class.

1- Kaiser Medical Office Building:
710 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051


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		All classes are open to public. For a complete listing of Childbirth/Parenting Education Classes, click on the links below. Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes To View a Pdf. of class descriptions for all series classes click To View the 2012 Spring Pdf. schedule of classes click here. Preparing for Childbirth / Infant Care Classes Bring 2 pillows and a mat (yoga mat or an oversized towel) to your class meetings. Please, no children. All classes in the Expectant and New Parent series are presented by Certified Childbirth Educators or Pediatric RN's and can be taken any time during the third trimester. For directions to register online go to START HERE below. SERIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS -> Classes offered at Mission College: Preparing for Childbirth This one day class is designed to prepare expectant parents for labor and birth. Topics include practice of breathing and relaxation techniques, positions for comfort, pain management options, advocacy, role of support person and what to expect before, during and after delivery. Recommended time to take this class is the third trimester of pregnancy.(20-24 weeks) Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes Refresher and Extended Practice This two hour class will provide additional instruction and practice of positions, breathing, relaxation, massage and comfort techniques especially for couples expecting their second child and those who may be considering a natural labor. Expectant parents are required to have previously attended a Childbirth Preparation class. Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes -> Classes offered at Kaiser, Santa Clara Infant CPR Birth to 1 Year New and expectant parents learn skills in this two hour class that will enable them to recognize basic infant emergencies such as sudden respiratory/cardiac arrest and choking, and how to respond to them. Students participate in hands-on practice using infant manikins. No certification is given. Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes START HERE Registration Policies and Procedures Refer to the online class schedule for dates, times & places, and class section number - it is suggested that you choose a class that concludes three weeks prior to your delivery date. Please choose your class wisely as there is limited space. Changes can only made due to special circumstances. Note: Changes can only be made with a valid reason within 48 hours of the start of class and may require documentation. A $10 non-refundable seating fee is included in the cost of the course. Refunds will not be issued after the class date. Should you deliver your baby prior to the class date, please call us within two weeks to ask for a refund. 1. Register online for instant enrollment: Click here: Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes Our classes are open to the public and space is limited. If you want to assure you are registered in your desired date instantly, please proceed to online registration as described below. Note: For couples/partner registration, register mother only. Each mother will bring her partner to class. a. Go online through the Mission College Web registration System. Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes b. Click on 2nd Option: Search, Register and Pay for Child Birth Classes. c. There is a search page in front of you. "CECHI" will appear in the Course Code field. Click submit at the bottom of the page for the most up to date schedule. Start Your Online Registration Here: Search, Register and Pay for Childbirth Classes 2. Register by fax, phone or walk ins: We put your application in the order in which it was received for the following methods of registration. If you want to assure you are registered in your desired date instantly, please proceed to online registration. Fax a photocopy of your completed registration form page from the (pdf) to (408) 855-5480. Please include payment information - registration will not be completed without payment information. Mail this form and check payable to: Mission College Office of Community Education S1-202 3000 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Walk-in. Walk-ins are welcome M-F, 9:00am-4pm. By phone call 408- 855-5106. Leave your name and a daytime phone number. (Payment by credit card, VISA and Mastercard only.) Cancellation of classes: Participants will be contacted by phone if a class is cancelled. If we are unable to place you into another class, a full refund will be issued. Students need to cancel their class no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. No refund will be issued for failure to cancel in advance .There is a $10 non-refundable seating fee per class. Locations: 1- Kaiser Medical Office Building: 710 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Parking is available in Lots C and D (follow signs to Homestead West Lobby) Enter through the Homestead West Lobby. All classes are held within the conference rooms of the Conference Center on the 1st floor, Dept 196.

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Childbirth Education