Education
Conferences
Children's offers two main conferences each year designed to meet the needs of health care professionals who work with children including pediatricians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Other specialized conferences are offered throughout the year. Each fall, we offer Practical Pediatrics with content that is helpful to those working in a clinic setting. Each spring, our Pediatric Update conference focuses on mental health.
2013 ACLS Provider Course
Through didactic instruction and active participation in simulated cases, the students will enhance their skills and clinical decision-making abilities for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes.
The goal of the ACLS Provider course is to improve outcomes for adult patients with cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
July 31-August 1, 2013
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2013 ACLS Renewal Course
The goal of the ACLS Update course is to improve outcomes for adult patients with cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
PALS Provider 2-Day Course
In the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course, you will reinforce and enhance your skills in the treatment of pediatric arrest and periarrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated pediatric emergencies. These simulations are designed to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
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2013 PALS Renewal Course
In the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Update course, you will reinforce and enhance your skills in the treatment of pediatric arrest and periarrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated pediatric emergencies. These simulations are designed to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
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2013 Basic Life Support
The BLS for Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
The BLS for Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
2013 TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Conference)
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) provides the essentials of Trauma Nurse training, reviewing the systematic approach of initial assessment and stabilization of the trauma patient, including concepts of triage during a disaster. ENA developed and implemented TNCC for national and international dissemination as a means of identifying a standardized body of trauma nursing knowledge. Trauma nursing as a discipline refers to the process and content of all the different roles nurses have in the care of the trauma patient. Knowledge is the core of any discipline. The purpose of TNCC is to present core-level knowledge, refine skills, and build a firm foundation in trauma nursing.
PEARS: Pediatric Early Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course
PEARS, developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), is for healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill children or any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients. PEARS is not intended for those who require credentialing in advanced resuscitation skills. PEARS focuses on prevention, specifically the assessment, recognition and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. PEARS participants develop skills in recognizing certain pediatric distress signs and symptoms using several unique visual cues and working at learning stations. Because typical PEARS students do not regularly treat critically ill children, the course includes video-based simulation so they can actually see and hear critically ill children. PEARS is a one-day course.
5th Annual Pediatric Acute Wound Management and Suturing Conference
September 12-13
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This two-day conference is designed to provide pediatricians, family physicians, emergency room physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses with the latest information on pediatric wound repair and wound healing. The participants will gain practical experience in suturing techniques under the supervision of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota surgeons and the emergency department suturing team. The conference is specifically pediatric focused, including pediatric-friendly interventions, sedation and tips for success in working with children.
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23rd Annual Practical Pediatrics for the Primary Care Physician
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 & 27, 2013
This program is designed for pediatricians, family practitioners, and other primary care physicians who seek to acquire increased knowledge and skill in the areas of pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and early childhood mental health. Nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals may also find this program of interest. The information presented is intended to be practical and applicable in your practice.
Perinatal Neuroscience and Pre-term Infants
October 21, 2013
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nurses and providers are invited to attend the Perinatal Neuroscience and Preterm Infants conference to advance their knowledge surrounding kangaroo care for mothers and babies.
This year's keynote speaker is Nils Bergman, MD. Dr. Bergman graduated at the University of Cape Town, and has worked in South Africa, Ciskei and, Sweden, before working seven years as Medical Superintendent and District Medical Officer at Manama Mission, Zimbabwe. Alongside Midwife Agneta Jurisoo, the pair developed and implemented Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature infants right from birth. This resulted in a five-fold improvement in survival of very low birth weight babies.
He introduced KMC to South Africa in 1995, and after 5 years, KMC became official policy for care of prematures in the hospitals of the Western Cape province. He has given keynote addresses on KMC at international conferences in six continents, and published articles on a variety of subjects in medical journals. He now researches and promotes KMC full time. Dr. Berman also holds a Diploma in Child Health, a Masters degree in Public Health, and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Pharmacology on the effects of scorpion stings.
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5th Annual Improving maternal newborn outcomes
November 4-5, 2013
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
By attending this conference, nurses and physicians will advance their knowledge surrounding new treatments and therapies for mothers and babies. The first day will focus on the mother and healthy newborn. The second day will focus on the Level II Nursery.
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Online Medical Training Academy
Online Management Institute
Introduction to Graduate Medical Education (GME)
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) department at Children's provides educational and clinical training to medical students and residents in all departments of Children's - Minneapolis and Children's - St. Paul.
Speakers Bureau
Children's Speakers Bureau is a professional resource for up-to-date, practical information for physicians, nurses, and medical staff. Educational presentations are available at no cost and on a wide variety of pediatric topics.
Presenters
Children's Speakers Bureau presentations are presented by physicians and other health care professionals associated with Children's.
- pediatric subspecialists
- primary care pediatricians
- child psychologists and social workers
- nurse practitioners
- advanced practice nurses
- registered nurses
- child life specialists
- allied health professionals
Duration
Presentations may vary based on the individual interests and educational goals of the audience; however, most topics are covered in one-hour talks that include opportunities for audience or case discussion. Presentations that include skills lab or hands-on learning are covered in 90 minutes.
Topics
To see a complete list of the topics available please review the Speakers Bureau booklet. Topics are organized by pediatric subspecialty. If you are interested in a topic not found here, we will make every effort to locate a speaker to meet your needs. All presentations are designed to address the audience's specific needs and are intended to be applicable in your practice.
Check out our calendar of upcoming Speakers Bureau presentations.
Requests for presentations
We are best able to accommodate requests with lead time of one month or more. We will, however, do our best to meet your needs on shorter notice. If desired, Children's will request continuing-education credits for presentations. CME, ANCC, and/or Minnesota Board of Nursing credits are available. While approval is likely, it cannot be guaranteed.
Choose one of the following options for information about Children's Speakers Bureau or to request a speaker:
Call the Outreach Department at (612) 813-6633 or toll free at (888) 664-4542
Complete our Speakers Bureau Request Form and fax to (612) 813-6699
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Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Children's offers continuing medical education opportunities to fit your needs. We offer Grand Rounds electronically so you can view a presentation and get a certificate of attendance -- all online. You may also attend weekly Grand Rounds in person at Children's - St. Paul or via webstream in Minneapolis on Thursday mornings. Pediatric conferences are available various times throughout the year.
Weekly Grand Rounds
Attend in person at Children's - St. Paul or via webstream at Children's - Minneapolis.
Grand Rounds Online
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