Meriter Classes and Events

Registration fee includes 2 people. A lactation expert offers support and advice to help you learn pumping options. The class will include discussion regarding equipment, collection, storage, introducing a bottle, and strategies for continuing to breastfeed after returning to work. Babies and support persons are welcome. We suggest that you complete a breastfeeding class before taking this class.

This class is eligible for reimbursement through Physicians Plus, Group Health Cooperative and Unity Health Plans.

If you have further questions, please call the Women's Health Education Department at (608)417-8446.

Additional Information
To get you off to the best-possible start, we provide you with "A Guide to your New Family's First Weeks", a booklet written by the healthcare professionals at Meriter, that answers the questions you'll have during your first weeks home. The booklet is discussed during this class. Click here to download the booklet! Please note the PDF file is quite large, so it may take a while to open.

To register for this class, contact Nursing Education, at (608) 417-6420.


CPR Recognition $80
January 23, 2013   
February 28, 2013   
March 26, 2013   
April 29, 2013          
May 31, 2013     
June 26, 2013     
July 29, 2013            
August 27, 2013   
September 25, 2013      
October 22, 2013   
November 26, 2013   
December 17, 2013   

CPR Renewal $50
January 7, 2013         
February 1, 2013        
March 8, 2013           
April 11, 2013        
May 1, 2013                  
June 14, 2013         
July 16, 2013       
August 5, 2013          
September 5, 2013         
October 3, 2013         
November 6, 2013          
December 2, 2013

This is a two-hour class is for patients who are new to blood glucose monitoring or for those who need a refresher on meter use. It covers how to test blood surgar and how to use the results of the testing. It will enhance your understanding of how food, physical activity and medicine affect your blood glucose levels. This class meets on an as-needed basis.

Many insurance plans cover all or a portion of the class. The Diabetes Care Team specialists are available upon referral from a primary care physician or other any other treating medical provider. Call your provider or ask at your next appointment.

You can find out more about the Meriter Diabetes Care Team and upcoming classes by calling Meriter West Washington (345 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI) at 608.417.8300.

Our ongoing diabetes education classes are taught by the dietitian, diabetes nurse educator and health psychologist. The classes are designed to assist you with developing diabetes knowledge and self-management skills as well as helping with behavior change. In addition, these classes give you the opportunity to expand your support network and to learn from others who are also living with diabetes. Our class sizes are small to allow for supportive group interaction. The content areas included in the classes are those specified in the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.

To register for this class, call (608) 417-8300. Online registration for this class is not available.

Journaling is commonly used in chronic pain management, recovery programs and adult learning, but journaling can also be used as a prevention tool. Proactive health journaling helps women translate personal reflection and feedback into actions that increase well-being by becoming in tune with physical messages our body give us and by using self-care techniques.

The insights gained from proactive health journaling - combined with creative self-care techniques and awareness of local health resources - can truly improve the quality of life and health for women!

The everywoman's journal workshop will cover five areas:  nourishing awareness; scattered loss, relating to life, respectful caring, and pure joy.

Participants of this 2 hour workshop will receive a specially-designed journal, guidebook, pen and health resource information.

For more information, please call the Women's Health Education Department at (608) 417-8446.

Prenatal Exercise Featuring Aquatic and Land-based Exercise!
Experience Exercise for Two, a prenatal class that blends aquatic and land-based exercise! Mom and baby will both benefit from the soothing 82 degree water during a low-impact cardiovascular workout. Water combines buoyancy and natural resistance for a safe and effective exercise program. Bring your swimsuit and towel. Aqua shoes and/or flip-flops are optional.

Instructor
Exercise for Two is taught by Beth Triller and Courtney Wall-Crombie. Beth and Courtney both come from a Physical Therapy background as Therapy Aides and both are American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainers and hold Moms in Motion Specialty Certifications through SCW Fitness Education.

Beth and Courtney are employees of the Capitol Lakes Retirement Community, teaching this class on behalf of Meriter. They enjoy teaching many types of fitness activities to all ages. Beth and Courtney are both high energy and caring instructors who strive to keep their students motivated during class while having fun along the way.

Cost and Schedule
Exercise for Two is offered at a choice of two days and times.

Session A: Monday and Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m. Courtney Wall-Crombie
Session B: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. Beth Triller

Attendees register for 16 sessions, which are held over 8 weeks. The cost for 16 sessions (8-week program) is $130. Before your first class, the instructor will schedule a one-time assessment with you, which costs $40. If you have insurance through Physicians Plus or Unity you may be eligible for fee reimbursement.

Location
Exercise for Two is held in the Aquatic & Wellness Center of the Capitol Lakes Retirement Community. Capitol Lakes is located at 333 W. Main Street in downtown Madison. Free parking is available across the street.

Registering
Online registration is not available for this class. To register, call (608) 283-2045.

Meriter's Get Fiit! Exercise and Healthy Eating Program will get you started on the path to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight along with a heart-healthy lifestyle. You will meet individually with a dietitian and a fitness trainer to develop a personal plan. And the group setting will give you a fun and comfortable atmosphere to exercise. 

Program Components:

• Ten weeks of three (3) 75 minute group exercise circuit classes per week
• Two (2) one-hour meetings with a Registered Dietitian
• Pre and Post Body Composition Assessment
• Individual and group emotional support
• Weekly education
• Free use of facility during the program

"Besides the workout portion, what I liked about Get Fit! was the additional information you received throughout the program. I learned through the educational classes that it takes more than just working out. By understanding how diet, exercise and the food choices you make play a part in your health and weight it gave me the knowledge to make better choices and to continue exercising. One other benefit to the program was always having someone available to answer questions whether it be on diet, exercise, or health."
- former Get Fit! participant

Class Times: 
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:00-6:15pm and Saturdays: 9:15-10:30am 

Location: Meriter’s Wellness Center, 2501 West Beltline Highway, Suite 207 (just off Todd Drive) in Madison, WI 
 
Cost: $349 for 30 small group training sessions which is only $11.60 per session. PLUS you receive 2 appointments with a fitness trainer and dietitian, weekly education, and unlimited access to the Wellness Center.  You are eligible for reimbursement through Physician’s Plus ($100-$200) and Unity’s Fitness First.

Registration: The Get Fit class is ongoing, and participants can join at any time based on class availability.  To register or for more information call 608-417-6102.  Please complete and submit the Health History and Physician Consent Form to the Wellness Center today.

Class Documents

First-time prospective grandparents or those in need of a refresher can attend a comprehensive class, designed to cover all updates in infant care and safety.   Learn about the new recommendations for Safe Infant Sleep, car seat use, advice on infant feeding, and tips on grandparenting from near or far.   Be prepared for the newest arrival to your family tree! This class is especially designed for grandparents and grandparents-to-be only.

Questions? Call Women's Health Education at 608.417.8446

Does your child struggle with poor handwriting or difficulty copying sentences from the board? Meriter is offering a handwriting workshop for children in grades 2-3. This class includes focus on fine-motor skills and upper extremity coordination necessary for handwriting. Activities focus on upper body strength and stability, hand-eye coordination, visual motor integration, trunk stability and midline control. These areas of focus are the building blocks needed for successful handwriting. Each week new activities will be introduced to carry over at home. The workshop is planned and lead by licensed pediatric occupational therapists with certification in sensory integration, advanced training in visual-vestibular integration, sensory integration and the development of hand function and hand use in children and adolescents. Classes will have a ratio of one therapist to four children and run for 50 minutes with a ten-minute question and answer session at the end. Your child must be able to participate independently in a group setting. Please feel free to contact the Department Secretary at (608)417.6550 with any questions.

Handwriting: The Basics featured in the Wisconsin State Journal 9/13/10: 

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/local_schools/article_fd3f84a0-be9e-11df-b703-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story

Does your child struggle with poor handwriting or difficulty copying sentences from the board? Meriter is offering a handwriting workshop for children in grades 4-5. This class includes focus on fine-motor skills and upper extremity coordination necessary for handwriting. Activities focus on upper body strength and stability, hand-eye coordination, visual motor integration, trunk stability and midline control. These areas of focus are the building blocks needed for successful handwriting. Each week new activities will be introduced to carry over at home. The workshop is planned and lead by licensed pediatric occupational therapists with certification in sensory integration, advanced training in visual-vestibular integration, sensory integration and the development of hand function and hand use in children and adolescents. Classes will have a ratio of one therapist to four or five children and run for 50 minutes with a ten-minute question and answer session at the end of each class. Your child must be able to participate independently in a group setting. Please feel free to contact the Department Secretary at (608)417.6550 with any questions.

What is ImPACT?
Meriter is proud to offer ImPACT testing to student athletes (age 11 and over) in our community. ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test) is a user-friendly, online computer-based neurocognitive testing program that helps determine concussion severity, as well as if and when it is safe for an athlete to return to sports.

ImPACT is the most widely used computer-based testing program in the world and is currently being used with many high school, collegiate and professional athletes, including the UW Badgers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.

The program measures multiple aspects of cognitive functioning in athletes, including:
• Attention span
• Working memory
• Sustained and selective attention time
• Response variability
• Non-verbal problem solving
• Reaction time

Prior to injury, athletes take a baseline test. In the event of a concussion, the athlete can then be re-tested by a professional with ImPACT training and the results are compared to their original readings. This information is then used in conjunction with a full neurological exam to determine if and when an athlete can safely return to play, therefore reducing further risk of injury.

Patients can schedule a baseline test (below) any time before an injury occurs. The baseline test is paid for by the patient out-of-pocket and is not covered by insurance. Baseline testing does not require a physician visit and is valid for 2 years after it is complete.

After a patient has an injury, however, IMPACT testing is done as part of a physician’s visit and is billed to insurance. Most insurances will cover this testing, but, as always, patients should check with their insurance first if they are not sure about coverage. If you child sustains a head injury, you should make an appointment see your pediatrician - and mention to them that your child has taken a baseline ImPACT test in the past. If applicable, your physician will then arrange for a post-inury ImPACT test for your child. Please note that ImPACT testing after an injury cannot be done without a physician visit. 

Location:
Tests will be administered at two locations now:
    
Meriter Deming Way
2275 Deming Way, 2nd Floor
Middleton
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Rehabilitation Medicine - Meriter Monona
6408 Copps Ave.
Monona
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Cost:
Cost is $20 for the baseline test which is not covered by most insurance plans, thus no insurance claim will be filed by the clinic. Consult your insurance company if you have questions about coverage.

Appointments:
If the appointment times below are not convienient for you, please call our clinic at 608.417.8388 (Deming Way) or 608.417.6175 (Rehabilitation Medicine - Meriter Monona) to schedule another time. ImPACT baseline tests take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

This course covers skills for infants from birth to one year old:
• Infant CPR (compressions and breaths)
• Infant choking relief

This brief course is ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers and others interested in learning how to save an infant’s life.
Note: Infant is 0-12 months old.  No course completion card.

Questions? Please call: 608-227-2292

This class is offered through our partner, Center for Nursing Excellence. To view the class schedule and register, please visit: http://www.NursingSimLab.com.

Join us for an informative session for people with chronic pain organized by those who have experienced chronic pain. Chronic pain can affect mood, sleep, ones’ ability to work, perform daily activities and relationships with family and friends. Come and talk with people that have experienced and are living well with chronic pain.

The conference topics include: acupuncture, injection procedures, therapy options, role of ER in pain management and using healing energy. We will also showcase a poem and artwork created by persons in chronic pain.

Registration starts at 12:30 pm. Attendees are welcome to stay for part or all of the sessions.

If you have any qeustions about this class, please call (608) 417-5605.

An interactive mom and baby class where baby is incorporated into yoga poses. Mom will experience gentle strengthening, stretching, and bonding with her baby. No experience necessary. Babies are welcome to nurse, snack, nap, or play with toys. Designed for babies up to 1 year old. This is a 6-week program.


This class is eligible for reimbursement through Physicians Plus and Unity Health Plans.

For further questions, call (608) 417-8446.

Mother Baby Hour is a time for first-time moms and their babies to get together to ask questions, express concerns, learn about resources and share stories.  Join us as soon as you are ready to venture out with your newborn. You will find a very baby friendly atmosphere where feeding, fussy and diaper changes are all welcome! A Nurse Educator facilitates the group and offers a weekly topic.

Mother Baby Hour for 0-3 Month Olds meets on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

 Click here for more details about this class and for location.

Please register below or call the Women's Health Education Department at (608)417-8446 to register before attending your first session. 

Mother Baby Hour is a time for first-time moms and their babies to get together to ask questions, express concerns, learn about resources and share stories. Continue on with Mother Baby Hour or join in now.  Not only will you enjoy the other moms, but your baby will start to enjoy the other babies! A Nurse Educator facilitates the group and offers a weekly topic.

Mother Baby Hour for 3-6 Month Olds meets on Thursdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Mother Baby Hour is eligible for reimbursement through Physicians Plus, Group Health Cooperative and Unity Health Plans.

 Click here for more details about this class and for location.

Please register below or call the Women's Health Education Department at (608)417-8446 to register before attending your first session. 

Your baby is continuing to grow, change, and learn new skills!  Join our group of moms and babies as you prepare for this exciting, active stage of your baby’s development!  Topics include presentations on reading with your baby, enjoying music together, and safety in public and at home.

Mother Baby Hour for 6-9 Month Olds meets on Tuesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Mother Baby Hour is eligible for reimbursement through Physicians Plus, Group Health Cooperative and Unity Health Plans.

Click here for more details about this class and for location.

Please register below or call the Women's Health Education Department at (608)417-8446 to register before attending your first session. 

This course is offered for health care providers who currently hold a NRP Provider or NRP Instructor card and will be teaching NRP to other health care professionals. Participants in this course will learn to guide NRP students through acquisition of resuscitation skills using the 6^thEdition curriculum which includes simulated resuscitation scenarios using tactile, visual, and auditory cues. Participants include RNs working in mother/baby units; labor & delivery; nursery and postpartum; nurse midwives; physicians: pediatricians, family medicine, hospitalists, midlevel providers; respiratory therapists, and others. Participants will also learn to conduct an effective debriefing.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current NRP Provider or NRP Instructor
• Completed 6^th Edition Instructor DVD prior to Attending Course (Provide Documentation)
• Completed 6^th Edition Online Exam (Provide Documentation)

Additional Information:  For questions, please call Women’s Health Administration at 608-417-6990

Click here to download registration form.

This course is offered to health care providers needing to renew NRP certification or seeking certification for the first time. The course is designed for providers working in or pursuing work in settings where maternal or newborn care is provided.  This may include individuals working in labor and delivery, high risk antepartum, postpartum, newborn nursery, or neonatal intensive care units.

Eligibility Requirements:

•             Completed 6th Edition Online Exam (Provide Documentation)

This classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
  
The Course:
• 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
• 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Vascular access
• Resuscitation team concept
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
• Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

Admission Requirements:     
• All applicants must have completed a  Health Care Provider CPR course.  If you are not current in CPR, please arrange to do so as soon as possible, hopefully before your PALS course.
• All renewal candidates must submit a current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Support) card.  This must be presented at registration.
• It is necessary that the renewal participant be thoroughly familiar with all PALS concepts.   The focus of the renewal portion of the course is designed as an update of current PALS protocols and skills and successful skills demonstration/validation.
  
Location
This course will be located at Meriter Hospital Park in the classroom level of McConnell Hall.
 
Parking
Nearby on-street parking is available in limited areas.  Parking in the hospital ramp is limited and is not included in the course fee.  The cost is $10/day.
   
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the association

To register for this class, contact Nursing Education, at (608) 417-6420.
 
Course fees:
Recognition- 2 day course is $225
Renewal- a one day course is $175

Dates

PALS RECOGNITION
Jan 17 and 18, 2013                    
April 25 and 26, 2013                  
September 26 and 27, 2013          

PALS RENEWAL
March 1, 2013                        
May 22, 2013                            
July 26, 2013                            
November 8, 2013 

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course,