http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2010 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com Upcoming Event Information From The Methodist Pediatric Outreach Classes http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=405 Following this presentation the participants should be able to: Describe use of internal and external instruments for uterine and fetal heart monitoring Apply external monitors properly to ensure adequate tracing Identify uterine contraction (UC) characteristics and patterns Identify reassuring FHR patterns Identify decelerations of significance Describe non-reassuring FHR patterns and appropriate nursing http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=406 Diabetes in the Child The purpose of this activity is to provide the health care professional with the necessary information to plan for and implement systematic assessment and appropriate emergent/urgent interventions for the pediatric patient with diabetes. Anticipation and appropriate intervention for children with diabetes and its complications will result in improved outcomes for pediatric patients. 2.0 contact hours Pediatric Code Blue This case-based program helps the health care team identify and address priorities for the child with cardiopulmonary compromise or arrest. A hands-on workshop helps learners gain comfort with their roles as members of the resuscitation team. 2.0 contact hours http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=407 Diabetes in the Child The purpose of this activity is to provide the health care professional with the necessary information to plan for and implement systematic assessment and appropriate emergent/urgent interventions for the pediatric patient with diabetes. Anticipation and appropriate intervention for children with diabetes and its complications will result in improved outcomes for pediatric patients. 2.0 contact hours Pediatric Code Blue This case-based program helps the health care team identify and address priorities for the child with cardiopulmonary compromise or arrest. A hands-on workshop helps learners gain comfort with their roles as members of the resuscitation team. 2.0 contact hours http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=408 Programs will rotate and start every two hours. Start Times are as follows: 7:30a, 9:30a, 11:30a, 1:30p, 3:30p and 5:30p Pediatric Vascular Access Training Vascular access in the child can be challenging and intimidating, especially for the practitioner that does not normally care for children. This lecture and skills workshop reviews techniques for vascular access in the child. It includes a hands-on skills session for pediatric IV start and intraosseous line insertion. 0 contact hours Care of the Pediatric Patient with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance Fluid imbalance in the child can develop quickly, especially in infants and toddlers. Derangement affects many organ systems. This activity will provide the nurse with assessment skills and nursing intervention strategies to use while caring for pediatric patients who have potential or actual fluid and electrolyte imbalances to improve patient outcomes. 1.7 contact hours http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=410 S.T.A.B.L.E. Cardiac Module Developed by the author of the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, this course provides the health care provider general guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of neonates with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Components of the course include the clinical presentation of neonates with severe, life threatening heart defects, anatomic features of congenital heart disease (CHD) and initial stabilization of neonates with CHD. 7.7 contact hours Registration Continental Breakfast and Lunch:$40.00 Learner manual available for $37.00 each http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=409 The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Participants will be able use S.T.A.B.L.E. guidelines and class content to recall, organize and prioritize post-resuscitation and pre-transport stabilization activities for the sick newborn, resulting in improved outcomes of sick newborns. This accessible and easy to remember mnemonic-based resource serves as a concise guideline to organize details and interventions necessary for stabilizing a sick infant. This program is designed for any healthcare provider involved with the care of newborns, including RNs, LVNs, RTs, MDs, EMTs and Paramedics. 8.5 contact hours http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=373 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. Nurses who complete the evaluation tools and attend the entire workshop will be awarded 13.5 contact hours Course Cost: Physicians: $250.00, Nurses, EMT's, Paramedica, RT's and others: $150.00 Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations made up to 1 week prior to the course. No REFUND for 'no shows' or cancellations made at less than 1 week prior to the course. Substitutions are allowed. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=374 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. Nurses who complete the evaluation tools and attend the entire workshop will be awarded 13.5 contact hours Course Cost: Physicians: $250.00, Nurses, EMT's, Paramedica, RT's and others: $150.00 Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations made up to 1 week prior to the course. No REFUND for 'no shows' or cancellations made at less than 1 week prior to the course. Substitutions are allowed. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=402 Physical Assessment of the Pediatric Patient This program reviews pediatric assessment using the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course CIAMPEDS approach to pediatric assessment as well as the Pediatric Assessment Triangle. It also discusses anatomic and physiologic differences encountered in the pediatric patient. 0 contact hours Medication Administration for Pediatric Patients Due to their smaller size and differences in physiology, children are at additional risk for medication administration and dosing errors. This program discusses physiologic differences in the pediatric patient as well as strategies for improving the safety of medication administration. 0 contact hours http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=394 Emergency care visits by infants, children and adolescents account for more than 31 million ED visits annually. It is estimated that one pediatric patient per second seeks care in the United States, the majority of whom are seen in general emergency departments. The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to improve the care of the pediatric patient in the emergency care setting and to increase the skill and confidence of emergency room nurses who care for children. The course consists of lecture and hands-on skill sessions designed to help the nurse assess and manage the child in the emergent setting. The program cost is $195 which includes the book. 15.33 Total contact hours for all there days http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=395 Emergency care visits by infants, children and adolescents account for more than 31 million ED visits annually. It is estimated that one pediatric patient per second seeks care in the United States, the majority of whom are seen in general emergency departments. The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to improve the care of the pediatric patient in the emergency care setting and to increase the skill and confidence of emergency room nurses who care for children. The course consists of lecture and hands-on skill sessions designed to help the nurse assess and manage the child in the emergent setting. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=396 Emergency care visits by infants, children and adolescents account for more than 31 million ED visits annually. It is estimated that one pediatric patient per second seeks care in the United States, the majority of whom are seen in general emergency departments. The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to improve the care of the pediatric patient in the emergency care setting and to increase the skill and confidence of emergency room nurses who care for children. The course consists of lecture and hands-on skill sessions designed to help the nurse assess and manage the child in the emergent setting. Course cost is $195.00 which includes the price of the book. 15.33 total contact hours for all three days of attendance. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=376 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. Nurses who complete the evaluation tools and attend the entire workshop will be awarded 13.5 contact hours Course Cost: Physicians: $250.00, Nurses, EMT's, Paramedica, RT's and others: $150.00 Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations made up to 1 week prior to the course. No REFUND for 'no shows' or cancellations made at less than 1 week prior to the course. Substitutions are allowed. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=375 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. Nurses who complete the evaluation tools and attend the entire workshop will be awarded 13.5 contact hours Course Cost: Physicians: $250.00, Nurses, EMT's, Paramedica, RT's and others: $150.00 Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations made up to 1 week prior to the course. No REFUND for 'no shows' or cancellations made at less than 1 week prior to the course. Substitutions are allowed. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=397 Emergency care visits by infants, children and adolescents account for more than 31 million ED visits annually. It is estimated that one pediatric patient per second seeks care in the United States, the majority of whom are seen in general emergency departments. The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to improve the care of the pediatric patient in the emergency care setting and to increase the skill and confidence of emergency room nurses who care for children. The course consists of lecture and hands-on skill sessions designed to help the nurse assess and manage the child in the emergent setting. Course cost is $195.00 which includes the price of the book. Total course for all three days 15.33. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=398 Emergency care visits by infants, children and adolescents account for more than 31 million ED visits annually. It is estimated that one pediatric patient per second seeks care in the United States, the majority of whom are seen in general emergency departments. The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to improve the care of the pediatric patient in the emergency care setting and to increase the skill and confidence of emergency room nurses who care for children. The course consists of lecture and hands-on skill sessions designed to help the nurse assess and manage the child in the emergent setting. Course cost is $195.00 which includes the price of the book. 15.33 total contact hours for all three days of attendance. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=377 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=378 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=379 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required. http://www.methodistpedioutreach.com/schedule/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=380 Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Provider Course The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS) provides instruction in AHA guidelines for resuscitation of the pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary crisis. The program emphasizes demonstration and hands-on experience. Technical skills and cognitive processes are taught in small group sessions followed by practical application with simulated case presentations. Successful completion of a written assessment and skill station performance is required.