Description

This competency-based workshop will prepare the community health-care provider with introductory knowledge and skills to care for children requiring non-invasive ventilation (e.g. BiPAP) and mechanical in-exsufflation (e.g. Cough Assist). Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills and participate in simulated home visits of a child requiring this medical technology.

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

0900-1030: Review of non-invasive ventilation and mechanical in-exsufflation in children

1030-1045: Break

1045-1215: Rotating Practice Stations

1215-1300: Lunch - on your own

1300-1530: Simulations

1530-1600: Wrap up & Evaluations

Prior to attending:

It is a requirement that registered participants review the the following documents prior to attending the workshop in order to fully participate in the learning activities planned throughout the day.

• Non Invasive Vent Learning Package