The ALERT Course

This 4 part webinar series explores fundamental concepts in paediatric nursing and addresses a variety of contemporary topics, relevant to nursing children in acute care environments.

Throughout this series we'll cover:

• Consent and family centred models of care
• Physiological and pharmacological developmental differences for paediatrics from the neonatal period through to adolescence and adults
• Assessment and initial management of the deteriorating child
• Procedural distraction
  

The course will also be supported by access to demonstration videos of key clinical skills including:

• Caring for IV cannula
• Insertion and care of NGT
• Urine sample collection
• Nasopharyngeal aspiration

Who should attend?

Acute care nurses - working in dedicated paediatric areas or mixed adult/paediatric environments, such as emergency departments and peri-anaesthesia areas. 

It will benefit those who are new to paediatric nursing, as well as nurses who would like to update their knowledge on contemporary paediatric concepts.

Webinar Schedule:

Webinars are run over 90 minutes from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (AEST)

Webinar 1 - Monday 2 November 2020:
Physiological differences across childhood

Webinar 2 - Monday 9 November 2020:
Role of the paediatric nurse & pharmacology in paediatrics

Webinar 3 - Monday 16 November 2020:
Taking accurate observations & oxygen therapy in paediatrics

Webinar 4 - Monday 23 November 2020:
Cognitive and emotional differences across childhood & procedural distraction: why is it so important?

All webinars will be recorded and available on demand if you're unable to attend the live sessions. 

More Information

For more information regarding this course, upcoming dates, or to enquire about hosting this course at your organisation, please let us know.

International Delegates

International health professionals are welcome to attend our courses in Australia however unfortunately we can't assist with any visa applications or sponsorship.