Courses
Bootcamp for Experienced Nurses, APP's, and Fellows
Dates: October 26 – 27, 2023
Location: Cincinnati Children's, Cincinnati, OH
Overview
This two-day course builds upon the CICU basics! It consists of a combination of didactic content and interactive breakouts that incorporate application of knowledge and simulation. Advanced CICU topics will be presented including ventilation and cardiopulmonary interactions, utilization of echo and cardiac cath data in the CICU, temporary pacemaker troubleshooting, management of residual lesions, difficult conversations and team training, and much more. The course will be taught by PCICS experts and both faculty and participants will be multidisciplinary (RNs, APPs, physicians). The course is an opportunity for multidisciplinary team learning with colleagues from various institutions.
Intended Audience
- Experienced CICU nurses (at least 2 years)
- CICU Nurse Educators
- Experienced CICU Advanced Practice Providers (at least 2 years- recommended prior completion of the PCICS APP Curriculum Course but not required)
- Senior Cardiology or Critical Care Fellows with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Cardiac Critical Care
- Advanced 4th year fellows in Cardiac Critical Care
- Fellows currently pursuing a dual-training pathway for Cardiac Critical Care
The recommended hotel is the Graduate Cincinnati Hotel.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Pediatric Intensive Care Society and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This activity is designated for 20 hours of credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or ANCC contact hours or AAPA Category 1 CME Credits) commensurate with the extent of participation.
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum Course
Dates: November 6 – 8, 2023
Location: Atrium Health Levine Children’s, Charlotte, NC
Overview
This three-day course provides a comprehensive review of the didactic content in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum book - a compilation of peer-reviewed, evidence-based education modules containing detailed information and recommended reading on topics necessary for managing CICU patients. Topics include congenital heart disease lesions, low cardiac output, heart failure, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, pulmonary hypertension, EKG/arrhythmias, professional development, and more. The course will be taught by PCICS expert APPs. It is an opportunity to network with APP colleagues from many institutions to learn together, compare practices, and build lasting relationships for future collaboration.
Intended Audience
CICU Advanced Practice Providers (both NPs and PAs) who are beginning practice in a CICU or are within the first 5 years of practice
The recommended hotel is the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Charlotte Uptown
November 6, 2023
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November 8, 2023
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Pediatric Intensive Care Society and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This activity is designated for 20 hours of credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or ANCC contact hours or AAPA Category 1 CME Credits) commensurate with the extent of participation.
Virtual Nurse Curriculum Course
Dates: 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays, May – July and September – December, 2023
Location: Virtual
The virtual course is taking place on Thursdays from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Eastern on a bi-weekly basis May through July and September through December. Each of the thirteen sessions consists of a didactic portion followed by a panel discussion and will provide detailed knowledge, stimulate critical thinking, and highlight management skills that are necessary to provide care for the most fragile cardiovascular patients and their families. Can’t make a session? They will be recorded for viewing at your convenience. Each participant will receive a copy of the PCICS Nurse Curriculum book.
The nurse curriculum course is intended for someone who is new to pediatric critical care and who wants to pursue a nursing career in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Sessions Schedule:
| May 4: | Post-Operative Management |
| May 18: | Lesions Increasing PBF |
| June 1: | Lesions Decreasing PBF |
| June 15: | Lesions Obstructing |
| June 29: | Single Ventricle Part I |
| July 13: | Single Ventricle Part II: Nutritional Considerations, and Chylouse Effusions |
| September 7: | Miscellaneous Lesions |
| September 21: | Transposition |
| October 5: | Arrythmia Management and Pacing |
| October 19: | Acquired Heart Disease & Mechanical Circulatory Support |
| November 2: | Day Outside the Heart: Brain, Renal, Respiratory, PHTN |
| November 16: | Care of the Neonate, Neurodevelopment, Adult Congenital Heart Disease |
| November 30: | Professional Development: Mentoring, Moral Distress, Resilience, Staff Support |
| December 14: | Communication and Team Dynamics |
Can’t commit to the full course? Ala carte registration is available for each recorded, on-demand session. Simply click the topic(s) above to register.