Physical activity is the most important thing you can do to improve your health, reduce your risk of falls and prevent chronic disease.  Join our 4-week education and fitness program where you can improve your strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.  Our program encourages all fitness levels to learn and participate in this fun and engaging class.

• Forever Young Stretching:  Increase your flexibility, joint range of motion and overall quality of life with this seated and standing full body stretching program with guided relaxation
• Stay Strong Strengthening:  A full body workout using light weights, bands and bodyweight to increase your strength and improve your balance and coordination
  
  
• Active Aerobic Adult:  This class offers a variey of exercises designed to increase cardiovascular endurance, range of motion and flexibility to improve your overall health
  
  
• Steady and Safe:  Improve your balance and learn about fall prevention and the importance of physical activity to enhance independence and safety with activities of daily living

Designed to meet OSHA regulations, this course covers first aid basics, consisting of the most common life-threatening emergencies, how to recognize them, call for help, and perform lifesaving skills. Learn CPR for adults, children and infants, how to help a choking victim, and how to use an AED. A great certification class for personal trainers, teachers, coaches, parents, babysitters, and anyone required to respond to emergencies and have a duty to act because of job responsibility. Students receive a 2-year certification card.

Cost includes Student Manual and a two-year AHA certification card.

Student Manual will be distributed in class or is available for pick up ahead of time. You can contact the Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, for pick up.

Wear comfortable clothing.

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in the educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees for this course and/or material do not represent income for the American Heart Association.

The PALS Provider course is designed for pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

A copy of your current AHA BLS is required.

All participants must bring a current AHA 2020 Student Manual to class, and prerequisites must be completed prior to class. A copy of your passing results (70% or higher) must be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of class, or you will be rescheduled.

Cost includes the student manual. The manual can be picked up at the Health Awareness Center between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or call for mailing arrangements. The training center highly suggests that the manual be picked up two weeks prior to class in order to complete the required pre-requisites. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570.

Please be advised that you are expected to know your rhythms and pharmacology.

Due to course content class will start promptly at 9:00 am. Please be on time, or you will be rescheduled for another date.

CentraState employees, please contact the Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570 for employee discount rate and registration.

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in the educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees for this course and/or material do not represent income for the American Heart Association.

Sign up for "A Time to Quit - Smoking and Vaping Cessation" by clicking here.

Our health coaches and tobacco treatment specialists set the stage for success through a positive atmosphere, motivation, and support.

What you'll get:

• Informative sessions on how to prepare to quit, how to plan for triggers and what to do to manage them.
• Periodic online meetings for support.
• Guidance on the variety of nicotine replacement options.
• Ability to repeat sessions as often as you wish to reinforce your new lifestyle or start again in the membership year if a relapse occurs.

How it works:

• Course length: 6 lessons
• Duration: At your pace; on-demand
• Format: 100% online 

Sign up for "Bariatric Preoperative Education" by clicking here. 

Preoperative bariatric education classes review preparation for surgery.

Topics include:

• Hospital stay and expectations
• General nutrition protocol
• Reducing risks and complications after surgery
• Living well resources

Sign up for "Caregivers Workshop" by clicking here.

This is a one-stop shop program that provides caregivers with the resources, knowledge and skills needed to provide care to a loved one and connect with other caregivers who share a similar experience. This comprehensive program includes sessions on:

• Resources: wondering where to turn after a life-changing diagnosis? Our experts discuss available community resources for you and your loved one.
• Physical Assistance: physically assisting your loved one can take a toll on your body. Learn the best ways to help them get out of bed, stand up from a couch, negotiate the stairs, get off the floor, and more. We focus on the proper body mechanics to avoid injury for both the caregiver and the one needing care.
• At Home Care: learn the proper way to assist with bathing, sleeping, taking blood pressure, glucose and more.
• Medication Education: what to ask, how to keep track, and what to look for in regards to medications.
• Caring for the Caregiver: we're here to help you get the resources you need to provide proper care, including respite care to also address your needs.

How it works:

• Course Length: 5 lessons + more than 20 resource guides
• Duration: Most lessons are 20 minutes or less. Complete them at your pace - at any time.
• Format: 100% online

Sign up for "Don't Fall, Stand Tall" by clicking here.

Falls are one of the leading causes of severe injuries and health problems for older adults. Our fall prevention and balance program is specifically designed to help you reduce the risk of falls. 

Get access to: 

• Balance & Posture Assessments to find out how you compare to others your age
• Safe Chair Yoga sessions will help to improve your posture and balance. Enjoy seated and supported standing yoga focused on breath and gentle stretching.
• Safe and Steady At Home Program explores how to stay safe and steady when it comes to your balance, mobility and preventing falls.

Don't Fall, Stand Tall is curated by a CentraState health educator, who is also a certified physical therapist and yoga instructor. 

• Includes (2) guided at-home assessments and (8) on-demand video lessons
• Duration: Self-paced; on-demand
• Format: 100% online 

Sign up for "Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?" by clicking here.

Get answers to your most pressing questions about surgical weight loss from CentraState’s team of fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons. During the 3-part series, you will learn about the different types of weight loss surgery options, how surgery helps you lose weight and improve health, its benefits and risks, who qualifies and how CentraState supports your through your entire journey. The entire series lasts about 20 minutes so get started today!