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Aug 2010 - Atlanta Hospital News Dream House online training for non-medical professionals. 

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Family for Keeps® Referral Line: 678-485-4810

Now Accepting Transistion Care and Respite Care Referrals
Transition Care Home in Lilburn, Ga.

Dream House Family for Keeps® Transition Care Program Basic Care Course is suitable for everyone who cares for a child with chronic, complex health care needs. This two-day, basic introductory course provides an invaluable hands-on learning experience. Whether you are a first-time parent, about to adopt your first medically fragile child, or an experienced foster parent, you will benefit from this program. Download Brochure.

Who should attend? Parents, Siblings, Extended Family Members, Friends

Others in the community who interact with a medically fragile child will also benefit from this course: Case Managers, Social Workers, School Teachers, Day Care Staff, Respite Care Providers

REGISTER NOW for the Family for Keeps® Basic Caregiver Course. Please see a current schedule of classes at right.

Parenting a Special Healthcare Needs Child
Covered in the first part of this class are the resources available to families with medically fragile children, including a unique support group called a "Circle of Support."

Skills Lab - Hands on Training Experience
Licensed Professionals will instruct participants on a variety of skills that are needed to care for medically fragile children. Participants may practice at their own pace, and receive professional feedback regarding demonstration of proper technique.

After completion of the Basic Skills Education and Training, you are eligible to take an Advanced Skills Training workshop or participate in the Professional course designed to help non-medical professionals.

2010 Class Schedule

Register no later than one week prior to Day 1 of the Basic Caregiver two-day course you wish to attend.

Basic Caregiver Course

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LENGTH: 
2 Days/6.5 Hours Per Day

LOCATION:
Dream House Corporate Office
(Gwinnett County, GA)
2092 Scenic Highway, Suite B
Snellville, GA 30078
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FEES:
$250 Per Person
$25 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

DOCUMENTATION:

Upon successful completion of the two-part Family for Keeps® Basic Caregiver Course, participants will be awarded a certificate for 13 hours of training.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please email the Course Coordinator or call
770-717-7410.

PLEASE NOTE: we are sorry, but there is no child care available at our classes.