Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Course Number: 58630
Pre-Registration Deadline: November 5, 2008
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Course Number: 60297
Pre-Registration Deadline: January 20, 2009
Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
Course Number: 60299
Pre-Registration Deadline: March 9, 2009
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Campus Classroom #1, Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, Mason City
Instructor: TBA
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Audience/Credit: 0.7 CEUs for Registered Nurses; 0.5 CEUs for Licensed Practical Nurses; 7.0 CEHs for Advanced EMS Formal; 7.0 CEHs for Registered Respiratory Therapists; 6.0 CEHs for Family Practice Physicians; 6.0 CMEs for Physicians. |
This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6.0 prescribed credit hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Purpose: This course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate neonatal resuscitation skills: initial steps, immediate post-delivery care, equipment use, chest compressions, ET intubation, medications, special considerations, resuscitation of the pre-term baby, and effective communication during the decision-making process based on the 2005 Update.
Program Objectives: *Discuss the principles of resuscitation. *Discuss and demonstrate the initial phase of managing the neonate in need of resuscitation and providing care immediately after delivery. *Discuss and demonstrate proper use of the resuscitation bag and mask, ventilation of the infant mannequin and use of ventilation in the resuscitation process. *Demonstrate proper chest compressions of the infant mannequin. *Discuss and demonstrate assisting with infant intubation and intubation of the infant head. *Discuss proper emergency medication preparation, usage, concentration, dosage and routes for the infant in need of resuscitation. *Discuss the special situations and ethical considerations required on resuscitation. *Discuss issues related to resuscitation of the pre-term baby. *Discuss effective communication with parents during the decision-making process. *Participate in a megacode incorporating all principles of resuscitation. *Successful completion of this course includes 85% or more on all written examinations and skill stations.
Fee: $100.00 Textbook is additional.
Important Notice: Precourse reading/preparation is mandatory for this course. A limited number of books are available for checkout from your facility or may be purchased at the NIACC Bookstore at your expense. Continuing education credit is contingent upon successful completion of the course.
