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Registration includes lecture outlines with reference lists, refreshments & certificate of attendance.

Receipt & confirmation of registration with details on the venue and parking will be returned by email. Please note that a $55

cancellation fee applies. No refund will be given if cancellation occurs within one week of the course.

This 10 week short course will present concepts from fundamental to advanced levels relating to Critical Care Nursing. The course has been designed to provide current knowledge & strategies that can be applied to any Critical Care setting.Each of the speakers are leaders in their chosen fields and have been selected for their knowledge, teaching ability, commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.The course will interrelate physiology, pathophysiology, nursing & medical assessment & interventions. Topics will include Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Respiratory Physiology, Monitoring Techniques, Assessment & Management of the Difficult Airway, Acute Renal Failure, Neurological Disorders, Resuscitation, & Diabetic Emergencies.These topics will be presented in a manner that allows continuity throughout the ten weeks, & will promote development of a problem solving approach to patient care.

30 HOURS OVER 10 WEEKS Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9:30

THE COURSE

REGISTRATION

CRITICAL CARE NURSING

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St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne from 1st May to 3rd July 2018

During 2018 this program will also be presented over 4 full days in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. For further information or to register for the 4 day format, please contact our office or visit our website www.criticalcare.edu.au

Melbourne: 1st May to 3rd July 2018Mary Aikenhead Conference Centre,

St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Register online via Medcast. Visit criticalcare.edu.au/register All participants are responsible for enrolling directly with Critical Care Education Services either online or via the form below.

Or complete registration online via Medcast at: criticalcare.edu.au/register

**A 10% group discount is available when registering 4 or more participants in a single transaction

1300 898 973

1. Fundamental Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Muscle Physiology, Innervation ofthe Myocardium, Adrenergic Receptors, Regulation of Cardiac Output & Blood Pressure.

2. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Assessment & Management of the Patientwith Chest Pain, Shock States - Assessment & Management.

3. Respiratory Physiology, The Control of Ventilation, Dynamics of SpontaneousBreathing, Gas Transport, Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation.

4. Monitoring Techniques: Haemodynamic Monitoring, Arterial Lines, CentralLines, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, Pulse Oximetry -SpO2, Capnography - EtCO2.

5. Respiratory: Lung Sounds, Chest X-ray Interpretation, Indications & Goals forMechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Modes, Care of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient.

6. Assessment & Management of the Difficult Airway - The Latest Guidelines& Algorithms. High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy. 7. Renal: Physiology, Acute Renal Failure - Assessment, Complications& Management.8. Neurological Disorders: Neurological Assessment, Care of the Patient withRaised Intracranial Pressure, Brain Death.9. Resuscitation - Management of Cardiac Arrest.10. Endocrine & Metabolic: Hepatic Failure, Diabetic Emergencies.

PLEASE NOTE: Topic sequence may vary.If you are unable to attend any session, you can make that session up in future courses at no charge.

Melbourne:1st May to 3rd July 2018

Mary Aikenhead Conference CentreSt. Vincent’s Hospital,

27 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy,Melbourne

VENUES & DATES

Individual details including a map and parking suggestions for the venue you

are attending will be provided with yourconfirmation of registration.

Critical Care Education Services P.O. Box 121, Keilor. Vic. 3036.

Phone: 1300 898 973 Fax: (02) 4623 8168 E-mail: info@criticalcare.edu.au

FURTHER INFORMATION

PRESENTERS

PROGRAM

Ken Hambrecht RN, ICU Cert, B.Sc, (Physiology & Biochem.), M.I.Biol, MEd, JP, MACN, has extensive experience in Nursing & Medical Education including more than 20 years of experience co-ordinating & teaching in Critical Care Courses. Ken is a past President of the Victorian Branch of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses (CACCN), & has also been a National Executive member of CACCN (now ACCCN). Ken has many publications to his credit in the areas of respiratory & cardiac care, pulse oximetry, professional development, & resuscitation. Ken is a past Secretary of the executive committee of the Australian Society of Post Anaesthesia & Anaesthesia Nurses (ASPAAN) now Australian College of Perianaesthesia Nurses (ACPAN) & has been awarded honorary life membership of that organisation. He was also the Foundation President of the Victorian Intravenous Nurses Society. Ken has also been a member of the Australian Resuscitation Council, including the Advanced Life Support Committee. Ken is widely sought for his expertise in consulting, lecturing & conducting short education programs, & has presented at national & international conferences.

Nicola Beyfus RN, G.Dip Crit Care, BA, Cert IV (Assessment & Training) is currently a clinical teacher & tutor at a number of prominent Universities. Nicola has worked at a variety of hospitals in Australia and has also worked in rural & international settings. She has held positions including Graduate Nurse Educator and ANUM and continues to work in acute wards to maintain her skills.

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30 HOURS OVER 10 WEEKS

10 Weeks - Tuesday Evening 6.30 to 9.30 p.m.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Dr. Sharyn Ireland RN, Dip Health Science, B.Nursing, Crit. Care Cert, Cert IV (Assessment & Training), M.Ed. D.Nursing is currently a senior adjunct lecturer at La Trobe University and a Clinical Nurse Educator at the Emergency and Trauma Centre, Alfred Health. Sharyn has an extensive background in Emergency Nursing with her career spanning 25 years. In 2011, Sharyn was awarded a Doctor of Nursing for her thesis titled “Optimising the Assessment and Management of Adult Major Trauma Patients who are Hypothermic”. Publications from this work have influenced the clinical assessment and management of hypothermia in trauma patients, and Sharyn has won a number of prizes for her published work.

Barbara Davies RN, Crit. Care Cert, B.Ed., has had extensive experience as an educator in many areas of Critical Care. Barbara is a Senior Consultant with Critical Care Education Services and has been part of the team since 1996.

Professor Ian Baldwin RN, PhD., ICU Cert, is currently at the Austin Hospital, RMIT University (Adjunct Prof.) and Deakin University (Adjunct Prof.), where he has been the program coordinator and clinical educator for post registration Intensive Care Nursing for over 25 years. Ian has undertaken many research and quality activities in Intensive Care, and has presented at numerous scientific meetings in Australia, the United States, Europe and Asia. Ian has completed both a Masters and PhD by research and has well over 100 publications and book chapters devoted to the application of renal replacement therapies, incident monitoring, quality and education activities in ICU. Ian has also received a number of local and international awards for his research and contribution to Nursing.