PAEDIATRIC PEARLS
Location
Yarrawonga Health CEC building
About
Paediatric Urgent Care: Building Confidence and Practical Skills
This course has been designed to support clinicians in developing the confidence, knowledge and practical skills required when caring for paediatric patients presenting to Urgent Care Centres (UCCs).
The day is presented by Lydia Cobham, RN, MN (EMERG), NP.
What is covered?
The program offers a fun, engaging and practical agenda combining theory, hands-on practice, simulation and dedicated question time. The day is centred around the assessment and management of paediatric patients, providing participants with the opportunity to safely explore skills and knowledge that can be directly transferred to paediatric care in the UCC setting.
Topics covered
Systematic approach to paediatric assessment
Common paediatric presentations
A focused approach to paediatric triage
Recognising paediatric red flags
Simulated clinical scenarios
Technical skills stations, including: IV taping, NGT insertion
Participants will leave the day with greater confidence and practical skills to support the safe assessment and care of paediatric patients in the Urgent Care setting.
This course has been designed to support clinicians in developing the confidence, knowledge and practical skills required when caring for paediatric patients presenting to Urgent Care Centres (UCCs).
The day is presented by Lydia Cobham, RN, MN (EMERG), NP.
What is covered?
The program offers a fun, engaging and practical agenda combining theory, hands-on practice, simulation and dedicated question time. The day is centred around the assessment and management of paediatric patients, providing participants with the opportunity to safely explore skills and knowledge that can be directly transferred to paediatric care in the UCC setting.
Topics covered
Systematic approach to paediatric assessment
Common paediatric presentations
A focused approach to paediatric triage
Recognising paediatric red flags
Simulated clinical scenarios
Technical skills stations, including: IV taping, NGT insertion
Participants will leave the day with greater confidence and practical skills to support the safe assessment and care of paediatric patients in the Urgent Care setting.