(801) 662-1000
100 North Mario Capecchi Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84113Map

Primary Children's Medical Center

Attending a Pre-Surgery Class
For children age two and older

Education Department
Phone: (801) 662-2824

The hospital offers a preadmission class each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (except holidays) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This class includes:
  • A video about coming to the hospital.
  • A guided tour of the areas of the hospital the family will see the day of surgery.
  • Activities to introduce children to the equipment, sights and sounds of surgery.
  • Activities for preteens and teens to help them learn about their operation and give them an opportunity to discuss concerns with a nurse or child-life specialist.
  • Opportunity for parents to ask questions and learn how to help their children through the surgery.

Please call the surgery education phone mail line at (801) 662-2824 to register.

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