The Learning Center Presents
Fall 2010
CRITICAL CARE AND
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE

This 10 day program is presented on a basic to intermediate level and is designed for nurses caring for the critically ill adult. Evidence-based practice protocols are discussed throughout the content areas as well as the importance of outcome measurements to determine quality in patient care. Case studies will be used throughout to facilitate critical thinking.

Each day of content will include the comprehensive assessment of a critical care patient. Students will also identify disease processes in each system and discuss the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tools and the medical and nursing management. We will also discuss the role of ethics and cultural difference in regards to care of the critical patient.

A Critical Care course certificate of completion will be granted if all classes are completed during this program. Please note that a testing component is included for each day of class. Classes can also be taken individually for a more focused update.

Day I Monday, September 13
CARDIAC ASSESSMENT

Day II Tuesday, September 14
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

Day III Monday, September 20
HEMODYNAMICS

Day IV Tuesday, September 21
PULMONARY SYSTEM

Day V Wednesday, September 22
NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM

Day VI Monday, September 27
GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEMS

Day VII Tuesday, September 28
RENAL AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Day VIII Wednesday, September 29
MULTISYSTEM FAILURE AND SHOCK

Day IX Thursday, September 30
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: A WHOLE DAY ON CRITICAL DRUGS, HEMODYNAMICS AND CASE STUDIES

Day X Monday, October 4
TWELVE LEAD ECG INTERPRETATION

Course Information:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cleveland Classroom
St. Joseph's Medical Center
1800 N. California Street Stockton 95204

Speakers:
Barbara Furry RNC MS CCRN FACCN
Peter Shin RN BSN, Cardiac Clinical Educator

Cost:
10 day complete course $699
Each day may be attended separately for $89 per day

Credit:
7.5 contact hours per day Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing #00126.

Testing:
To obtain a 10 day completion certificate all learners must attend each day of course and complete written testing requirements.

To Register:
For further information or to register please call (209) 467-6331 or email Susan.Pirie@chw.edu . Tuition may be paid by check, cash, or credit card. Payroll deduction is available for employees of SJMC. Special group rates available to area hospitals.

Mailing Payment:
St. Joseph's Learning Center c/o Susan Pirie, Education 1800 N. California Street Stockton CA 95204

Refund Policy:
No refunds will be issued unless there is a cancellation of the course. Then a full refund will be mailed within 14 days of the scheduled class.