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NLS - Newborn Life Support - F2F Workshop

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NLS - Newborn Life Support - F2F Workshop
​Course Name:NLS - Newborn Life Support - F2F Workshop
​Category:​Best Care - Safe Care (Standard 9)
​Aim of Program:​The aim of the program is to develop and improve the skills of midwives, nurses and doctors working with unwell newborns.
​Program Outline:

Topics and skills to be covered in the program include:

  • Overview and principles of resuscitation physiology
  • Initial steps in resuscitation
  • Use of bag and mask
  • Chest compressions
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Medications
  • Special considerations
  • Simulation: Resuscitation scenarios
​Program Eligibility:

​All Registered Nurses, Midwives and doctors working with newborns must attend the Neonatal Resuscitation Program when commencing at Sunshine Hospital. This program is mandatory.

Each participant will be required to complete the prereading package and quiz on the Western Health eLearn. There are practical competency assessments that each participant is required to complete during the study day.

​Enrolment Max:​The program is limited to 20 participants.
​Prerequisite:

Participants will receive pre-reading prior to attending and it is a requirement the reading is completed before the study day.

​Program Duration:The program consists of one full day workshop, which includes practical demonstrations and scenarios. Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
​Course Facilitator/s:
  • Margie McCormick, PROMPT Coordinator/Continuing Education
  • Lee Hopper, SCN Educator/PDM, Women’s & Children’s
​Registration/Cost:

​Click here to register: http://enrol.vetenrol.com.au/?clientid=VT-WESTERNHEALTH

 

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