Half OR Full Day Workshop
 
Module 1: Enteral Tubes (NG/G/GJ)  0900 - 1200 

Learning objectives:

NG Tubes

• Introduction to enteral feeding
• Review indications for NG Tubes
• Demonstrate appropriate technique for NG tube insertion.
• Review placement verification of NG tubes
• Discuss care of child with NG tube
• Review administration of enteral feeds and medications

Gastrostomy Tubes

• Introduction to gastrostomy tubes
• Review indications and goals for gastrostomy tubes
• Discuss management of common stoma issues
• Demonstrate management of dislodged/blocked tubes
• Discuss care of children with a gastrostomy tube
• Review administration of nutritional formula and medications

Module 2: Vascular Access Devices  1300 - 1600 

Vascular Access Devices

• Identify different types of vascular access devices.
• Review care and management of CVADs including principles of aseptic technique to prevent CLABSIs.
• Review CVAD line patency assessment and flushing.
• Demonstrate proper technique for CVAD dressing changes.
• Demonstrate proper technique for CVAD cap changes.

Links to register: Full Day | Module 1 | Module 2

Learning objectives:

• Gain a working knowledge of principles of patient- and family-centered care 
• Identify effective, appropriate, developmentally supportive communication skills to best support a child and family 
• Explore communication strategies for a child that is nonverbal 
• Develop strategies to support infants, children, youth and families in coping with stressful procedures/interventions 
• Articulate the definitions and functions of play 
• Identify ways to include play while providing care to children

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Learning objectives

• Introduction to gastrostomy tubes
• Review indications and goals for gastrostomy tubes
• Discuss management of common stoma issues
• Discuss management of dislodged/blocked tubes
• Review administration of nutritional formula and medications
• Discuss care of children with a gastrostomy tube

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Day 1: Tracheostomy – Management and Care

Learning objectives:

• Review the anatomy and physiology of a child’s respiratory tract
• Identify indications for a tracheostomy
• Demonstrate proper care of a patient with a tracheostomy tube
• Demonstrated a tracheostomy tube change
• Review proper cleaning of tracheostomy tubes and equipment

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Day 2: Invasive Home Ventilation – Management and Care

Learning objectives:

Mechanical Ventilation

• Review relevant anatomy and physiology
• Review basic concepts of ventilation
• Explore humidity through invasive ventilation
• Demonstrate the correct set-up of a mechanical ventilator
• Demonstrate appropriate patient care through simulations

Important note - you must complete Day 1: Tracheostomy – Management and Care before attending Day 2.

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