Te Whatu Ora – Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to provide Nurses with advanced knowledge in Cardiology and Respiratory Nursing. The workshop is divided into two 3 and a half hour sessions. The Respiratory workshop is in the morning and a Cardiology workshop in the afternoon. To book for this course, please contact: Jo Robertson-Smith on 027 591 0959 or joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz or Debbie Hannah at debbie.hannah@southerndhb.govt.nz
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May 07Tue 8:45 AM - Tue 5:15 PM Dunedin
- Free
Contact joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz -
Oct 08Tue 8:45 AM - Tue 5:15 PM Dunedin
- Free
Contact joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Description
Aims / Purpose:
The aim of this workshop is to provide Nurses with advanced knowledge in Cardiology and Respiratory Nursing. The workshop is divided into two 3 and a half hour sessions.
The Respiratory workshop is in the morning and a Cardiology workshop in the afternoon.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
This workshop will provide more advanced skills and builds on top of the Cardio-Respiratory Workshops.
The respiratory morning session will discuss spirometry, blood gas interpretation, management of breathlessness, palliation, and case studies.
The cardiology afternoon will present a case scenario, cardiogenic shock, temporary and permanent pacing, cardiac catheterisation and the intra-aortic balloon pumps with more advanced cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Respiratory Workshop:
- Non-invasive ventilation (minimal).
- Spirometry.
- Blood gas interpretation.
- Management of breathlessness or palliation
- Case Studies
Cardiology Workshop:
- Advanced cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Understanding cardiogenic shock.
- Temporary and permanent pace making.
- Cardiac catheterisation, intra-aortic balloon pumps.
To book for this course, please contact:
Jo Robertson-Smith on 027 591 0959 or joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz or Debbie Hannah at debbie.hannah@southerndhb.govt.nz
