Invasive Ventilation via a Tracheostomy
Description 
This full day competency-based workshop will prepare the community healthcare provider with the knowledge and skills to care for children requiring invasive ventilation via a tracheostomy. A pre-reading package is required to be completed prior to attending the workshop in order to participate in discussions and learning activities. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills and participate in simulation scenarios caring for a child with invasive ventilation.
Objectives
- Identify the indications for requiring invasive ventilation support via a tracheostomy
- Demonstrate safe and effective set-up of invasive ventilation
- Practice alarm management of home ventilators
- Demonstrate safe and effective care of a child receiving home ventilation via a tracheostomy
Location
SickKids Simulation Centre
175 Elizabeth Street, Simulation Centre, Level B1, Training Room D
Toronto, ON
Please note that this workshop is Located in the new Support Tower on the corner of Elizabeth and Elm Street. Please sign in with security in the Lobby.
Agenda
0900-1030: Review of invasive ventilation in children
1030-1045: Break
1045-1215: Rotating Practice Stations
1215-1300: Lunch – on your own
1300-1600: Simulation
1600-1630: Wrap up & Evaluations
Prior to Attending
It is a requirement that registered participants review the following documents prior to attending the workshop in order to fully participate in the learning activities planned throughout the day.