Description

This competency-based workshop will prepare the community health-care provider with the knowledge and skills to care for children requiring a G/GJ tube, nasogastric tube and enteral feeds. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills related to stoma assessment, troubleshooting common G/GJ tube complications and insertion and maintenance of a nasogastric tube. This workshops runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pre-requisites: Registered participants are required to complete the pre-learning package prior to attending the workshop in order to fully participate in the learning activities planned throughout the day.

Location

SickKids Simulation Centre
175 Elizabeth Street, Simulation Centre, Training Room D
Toronto ON

Please note that this workshop is Located in the new Support Tower on the corner of Elizabeth and Elm Street. Please sign in with security in the Lobby.

Important Information: Restrictions & Guidelines

• Effective September 7, 2021, all individuals coming on site to any SickKids premises are required to be fully immunized. (An individual is fully immunized 14 days after receiving their second dose of a two-dose vaccine series). If you are not fully immunized, Connected Care offers Virtual Education.

• Participants have the option to wear a mask provided by SickKids

• Participants are asked to self screen for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to attending. Please do not attend if you have any symptoms

Agenda

Prior to Attending

It is strongly recommended that registered participants review the following About Kids Health Material prior to attending the workshop in order to fully participate in the learning activities planned throughout the day.

• About Kids Health - Tube Feeding Resource Hub