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

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

1300 - 1600 Module 2: Vascular Access Devices

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 Only | Module 2 Only

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:

• Discuss key considerations in caring for a child in the community 
• Review developmental milestones as they relate to performing a pediatric assessment 
• Review components of a pediatric health assessment 
• Distinguish common pediatric red flags from normal assessment findings 
• Review pediatric pain assessments 
• Explore comfort care approaches

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