Classes at Mahaska Health
Mahaska Health offers Healthcare Provider level life support classes to the public.
Pre-registration is required for each class. Includes course material and Certification Card. Pay via cash or check payable to Mahaska Health Partnership. Please bring payment to class. Books are not included in the cost. Books can be loaned out to participants, and are to be returned to Mahaska Health.
You may pre-register by contacting the Mahaska Health Education Coordinator at 641.672.3162 or by completing the form below.
Class Location:
Unless noted otherwise, all courses take place on the Mahaska Health campus, in Education Center A (ECA). Enter Door #2, proceed to the second floor and the meeting room will be to your right.
Current Healthcare Training Courses
Cost $92 – includes class and certification card, not book
2022 Dates:
- March 7th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- March 25th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- April 6th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- April 25th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- May 4th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- May 24th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- June 7th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- June 23rd, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- July 8th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- July 25th, 8:00 – 11:30am
- August 5th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- August 23rd, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- September 7th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- September 29th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- October 11th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- October 24th, 8:00am – 11:30am
- November 3rd, 8:00am – 11:30am
- November 28th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- December 6th, 8:00am – 11:30am
Initial Certification
Cost $180 – includes class and certification card, not book
2022 Scheduled Dates:
- Day 1: June 15th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Day 2: June 16th, 8:00am – 12:30pm
- Day 1: October 19th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Day 2: October 20th, 8:00am – 12:30pm
Renewal Certification
Cost $110 – includes class and certification card, not book
2022 Dates:
- March 22nd, 8am – 2:30pm
- April 21st, 8am – 2:30pm
- May 19th, 8am – 2:30pm
- July 14th, 8am – 2:30pm
- September 15th, 8am – 2:30pm
- November 17th, 8am – 2:30pm
- December 13th, 8am – 2:30pm
Initial Certification
Cost $190 – includes class and certification card, not book
2022 Scheduled Dates:
- Day 1: March 16th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Day 2: March 17th, 8:00am – 12:30pm
- Day 1: July 20th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Day 2: July 21st, 8:00am – 12:30pm
- Day 1: November 29th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Day 2: November 30th, 8:00am – 12:30pm
Renewal Certification
Cost $110 – includes class and certification card, not book
2022 Scheduled Dates:
- April 4th, 8am – 2:30pm
- May 12th, Wednesday: 8am – 2:30pm
- June 28th, 8am – 2:30pm
- August 9th, 8am – 2:30pm
- September 21st, 8am – 2:30pm
- December 8th, 8am – 2:30pm
The AHA’s Heartsaver® CPR / AED Course is a classroom, Instructor-led course designed to prepare students to provide CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Upon successful completion of the course, including a CPR and AED skills test, students receive a Heartsaver® CPR/AED course completion card, valid for two years.
Please contact the education coordinator for Heartsaver® CPR / AED Course options: mwilliams@mahaskahealth.org
Don’t see a class you’re interested in? Call us to see if Mahaska Health can help you locate a service nearby.
Complete form to pre-register for a class, or call 641.672.3162.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Support Group is organized by members of the community for anyone whose life has been affected by a loved one with Alzheimer’s. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Private Dining Room.
Meetings are held at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care
2102 S Market St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
641-450-1904
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Our Registered Dietitian is available to provide inpatient and outpatient nutritional education and works closely with you to develop a personalized eating plan specific to your unique goals and needs. We counsel people of all ages on nutrition as well as those affected by certain conditions such as obesity, thyroid issues, diabetes and more.
Individual Nutrition Education and Follow Up
- Type I and Type II diabetes
- Pre Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Chronic Renal Disease
- Cardiac Conditions
- Obesity
- Failure to Thrive / Underweight
- Celiac Disease
- Food Allergies
- Pre Weight Loss Surgery
- Education (Gastric Bypass or Lap band)
Fees and Payment Options
Fees for Diabetes Education or counseling by a Registered Dietitian may be covered by insurance and may also require a referral from your primary care provider. Our dietitian can assist you in obtaining this referral. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private pay are all accepted.
Registered Dietitian Lea Rice’s office is best accessed by entering through entrance #4.
641.672.3303
