2012 OUTREACH CALENDAR:
I. The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program- Most requested class in 2011
A review of neonatal stabilization practices to prepare an infant for transfer to a tertiary care facility. For more information on the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, click here.
Time: 8.5 hours
Target Audience: MD, RN, LPN, RT
Cost: Cost of book. Books can be purchased from Amazon.com. or S.T.A.B.L.E. Web site. You will not be able to attend class without a book!
Please Note: We are currently scheduling S.T.A.B.L.E. Program presentations for 2010.
II. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Providers Course- Second most requested class in 2010, and 2011
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is an educational program that introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. It has been designed to teach an evidence-based course to further understand the causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia which is carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.
The program is committed to the support of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) courses through-out our NM boundaries. The NRP Providers Course is a half day, 4.0 hour class, that is offered as many times as needed, to maintain a base of provider at each institution/hospital. A online test must be completed prior to attendance and can be found on the below AAP-NRP hyperlink.For more information please click here
Time: 4.0 Hours
Target Audience: MD, RN, LPN, RT
Cost: There is a small fee for the online test through AAP You will not be able to attend class without providing the online certificate!
III. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor Course
This class is comprised of a two-day course for the current NRP Provider applying to become a NRP Instructor. The first day focuses on the logistics of being a NRP Instructor. The second day is comprised of applying instructor techniques within a Providers class. The instructer must show competence when instructing the 8.0 hour new NRP Provider Course. For more information please click here
Information from our Outreach Coordinator regarding NRP Hospital Based Instructor Course please click here .
Target Audience: MD, RN, LPN, RT
Registration Fee: $200.00. This will be refunded to the participant upon his or her arrival at the course.
IV. Neonatal Transport Review
An educational chart review focusing on the neonatal stabilization care given to neonates transferred from your institution to UNM Children’s Hospital.
Time: 1.0 to 1.5 hours
Target Audience: MD, RN, LPN, RT
Cost: None
V. Neonatal Care Topic Presentations
Neonatal care topic presentations are designed to address neonatal care topics that are of interest to the medical/nursing/allied health staff at your hospital. The Neonatology Outreach Program can help you conduct an education need assessment to determine what care topics would be appropriate for your institution. Below are a few lectures that can be provided to your institution.
General Topics
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Renal System
Gastroenterology
Genetics
Hemotology/Oncology, and Bilirubin
Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Thermal Regulation
Infectious Disease and Immunology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Neurology and Development
Nutrition
Ophthalmology
Pharmacology
Respiratory System
Statistics
Other Talks & and Lectures:
Anemia in Neonates
Bowel Obstruction in the Newborn
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Disorders of Sexual Development; Working Up Ambiguous Genitalia
Follow-up of the NICU Grad
GI problems in the NICU Baby
Intravenous Fluids for the Newborn
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Neonatal Ethics
Nutrition in the Newborn and Premature Infant
Outcome of the ELBW Infant in the 21st Century
Outcomes in the NICU
Overview of Hematological Issues in the Newborn Infant
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Renal Abnormalities in the Newborn
Respiratory Distress in the Newborn
Sepsis Infection in the newborn
Surfactant Administration
Sweet!Infant of a Diabetic Mother
The Hypotonic Infant
Thrombocytopenia of the Newborn
Transition of the Newborn
UTI in the Newborn
VI. Palliative Care
Ethics and Palliative Care in the NICU (for nurses)
How to Start a Grief Follow-Up Program in Your Unit
Neonatal Palliative Care
Palliative Care in the Neonatal Population (case studies)
Palliative Care Update - Accessing Perinatal and Neonatal Palliative Care at UNM Children's Hospital
Perinatal Palliative Care
Where is the Line? Offering Withdrawal of Nutrition and Hydration
Time: 1.0 – 1.5 hours
Target Audience: MD, RN, LPN, RT
Cost: None
VII. Medical Minisabbatical
An educational experience for physicians to learn intensive care practices along side the neonatal intensive care medical team at UNM Children’s Hospital. This program is coordinated in conjunction with the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Click here for more information.
Time: To be determined by participant
Target Audience: MD
Cost: $100.00/day
VIII. Neonatal Nursing Preceptorship Program
An educational experience for nurses to be exposed to the neonatal intensive care nursing practices at UNM Children’s Hospital. Hands on learning experiences are combined with didactic presentations. A “University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico Hospital, Community Hospital Affiliation Agreement” contract must be in place between your hospital and the University of New Mexico Hospital prior to participating in the program. The Neonatology Outreach Program is able to facilitate the contract process.
This program is currently not available. We will let you know as soon as we are able to once again offer this program.
IX. Respiratory Therapy Preceptorship Program
A hands on education experience designed for respiratory therapists. You will be exposed to the unique practices required in a neonatal intensive care setting. A “University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico Hospital, Community Hospital Affiliation Agreement” contract must be in place between your hospital and the University of New Mexico Hospital prior to participating in the program. The Neonatology Outreach Program is able to facilitate the contract process.
Time: To be determined by participant
Target Audience: Respiratory Therapist
Cost: Please call for more information.
Updated 02/21/12 by Lester Gresham
