Foundations of Paediatrics
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This course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge & skills to nursing staff caring for paediatric patients in the regional hospital setting.There will be a range of topics presented by Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educators & Paediatric Clinicians to enhance the professional development of nurses working with this cohort.
This course will aim at building paediatric specific assessment skills, recognising & responding to a deteriorating child, as well as providing foundational knowledge.
Topics included:
Foundaton knowledge - how are paeds different?
Basic Life Support
Procedural Support & minimising distress
Deteriorating child & sepsis
Respiratory conditions & assessments
Diabetes in children
Fluid management - why it is important
Skills - NGT's, pathology, medications, assessments
Vascular access
Dates:
Tuesday 1st April
Tuesday 19th August
Time:
0830-1630
Cost:
LRH Staff - Free
Non LRH staff - $90
(Catering not included)
Attendance at this course will earn 6 CPD hours
Date
Tuesday 19 August 2025 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
LRH Auditorium, Latrobe Regional Hospital
CNR Princes HWY & Village Avenue, Traralgon West Vic 3844
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