RCH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 2008

MEDITECH CLASS (RCH employees only)
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 16		 Thurs
Fri
Mon		 0800-1600
0800-1600
0800-1200		 Weisser 2nd Floor David Carpenter, RN, BS
OBJECTIVES:  At the completion of the class, participants will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the information in the Study Guide provided.
  2. Demonstrate basic computer skills using the knowledge gained throughout the class.
  3. Describe how to find more information about any topic described in the Study Guide.
Contact hours: dependent on class length Class Limit: 8
OTHER:
Class normally limited to New Orientees & Registry

2nd DAY COMPUTER CLASS (RCH employees only)
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 17
Jun 19
Jun 20		 Tues
Thurs
Fri		 0800-1030
0800-1030
0800-1030		 Weisser Computer Lab David Carpenter, RN, BS
OBJECTIVES:  Assist staff in learning to utilize auxiliary computer programs in their individual clinical settings. Qualworx, e-Priv, UpToDate, Medline Plus, HealthStream, ExitCare & Mosby Nursing Skills
Contact hours: Dependent on duration of class Class Limit: 8
OTHER:
Referral from Director, PCC, or Educator required.

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition (BART)
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 4
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jun 25		 Wed 0900-1450
0900-1450
0900-1450
0900-1200		 Weisser Education Pavilion David Carpenter, RN, BS
OBJECTIVES:  At the completion of the class, participants will be able to:
  1. Systematically analyze rhythm strips.
  2. Identify sinus, atrial, junctional and ventricular arrhythmias.
  3. Recognize pacing artifact, sense and capture.
  4. Discuss the hemodynamic effects of selected arrhythmias.
  5. Select appropriate interventions for life-threatening arrhythmias.
OTHER:
  • 16 CEUs.
  • Participants must attend all sessions for CEUs.
  • Registration:
    • $60 refundable deposit for RCH employees.
    • $125 fee for general participants (includes text and calipers).

CPR RENEWAL
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 10 Tues 0730-1000
1000-1230		 Weisser Education Pavilion Dana Negron/
Sharon Dolinsky
Jun 18 Wed 1500-1730 Weisser Education Pavilion Dana Negron/
Sharon Dolinsky
OBJECTIVE: Healthcare Provider recertification Class Limit: 12
OTHER:
  • The American Heart Association mandatory textbook is available for sale in the Education Department for $12.00.
  • CPR course Study Packet hardcopy is available at no cost and is located outside of the Education Department and at the hospital drop box outside of ER, across from the Pastoral Care Offices.
  • Registration:
    • $20.00 deposit for RCH employees (to be returned upon successful completion of course on day registered).
    • $25.00 fee for non-employees.
  • RCH employees may borrow a book from the Weisser Clinical Library.
For additional information please contact the Education Department at x. 5530.

Basic CPR
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 19 Thurs 0800-1400 Weisser Education Pavilion Dana Negron/
Sharon Dolinksy
OBJECTIVE: Basic Life Support for theHealthcare Provider Certification Class Limit: 12
OTHER:
  • CEUs: None.
  • The American Heart Association mandatory textbook is available for sale in the Education Department for $12.00.
  • CPR course Study Packet hardcopy is available at no cost and is located outside of the Education Department and at the hospital drop box outside of ER, across from the Pastoral Care Offices.
  • Registration:
    • $20.00 deposit for RCH employees.
    • $60.00 fee for non-employees plus the cost of the AHA textbook.
  • RCH employees may borrow a book from the Weisser Clinical Library.
For additional information please contact the Education Department at x. 5530.

PALS
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 6
Jun 13		 Fri 0900-1600 Weisser Education Pavilion,
CR C & D		 Susan Marder, RN, BSN, ANP
OBJECTIVE: Healthcare Provider Certification
OTHER:
  • CEUs: 12 (for both days), 6 (for Recertification only).
  • Required textbook is available for sale in the Education Department for $35.00.
  • Study guide hardcopy is available at no cost and is located outside of the Education Department and at the hospital drop box outside of ER, across from the Pastoral Care Offices.
  • Registration:
    • $60.00 deposit for RCH employees (to be returned upon successful completion of course on day registered).
    • $125.00 fee (full course) for non-employees.
    • $70.00 (recertification, day 2 only) for non-employees.
For additional information please contact the Education Department at x. 5530.

New Grad Program
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 23
Jun 26
Jun 30
Jul 3
Jul 7
Jul 10		 Mon
Thurs
Mon
Thurs
Mon
Thurs		 0800-1700 Weisser Education Pavilion Paula Miceli, RN, MN
David Carpenter, RN, BS
Education Staff
Hospital Dept. Managers
OBJECTIVE: This program is designed to assist the RN/LVN Graduate in making an effective transition from the role of student to that of competent staff nurse in the hospital setting.

This is an intensive, structured program that includes 40+ hours interactive, didactic instruction and 300-900 (depending on the clinical area) hours mentored clinical preceptorship with specially-trained unit preceptors in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Medico Legal Education
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 18
Jul 1
Jul 24		 Wed
Tues
Thurs		 0800-1400 Weisser Education Pavilion,
CR-D		 Richard Ocello, JD
OBJECTIVE: This class is designed to familiarize staff with legal aspects of healthcare.  Topics will include the Medico Legal Environment, Tort Law, Informed Consent, Chain of Command and Incident Reporting.
CEUs:  5
To register call the Education Department at x. 5530 or drop a registration slip in the hospital lockbox.  No deposit required.

JCAHO Tracers
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Jun 17 Tues 0800-1000 Weisser Education Pavilion Paula Miceli, RN, MN
OBJECTIVE: This class will prepare you in the event that a JCAHO Surveyor picks you to trace a patient during a survey.
CEUs:  2
To register call the Education Department at x. 5530 or drop a registration slip in the hospital lockbox.  No deposit required.

Course Administrative Information
Accreditation:   Programs offered for BRN Credit are offered under the auspices of Redlands Community Hospital -- approved provider #CEP491
Fees:   RCH Employees -- Free (or as denoted by class)
Refunds:   Deposits for CPR, ACLS, PALS, or NRP classes will be forfeited if the employee is a "no show" to the class without sufficient notification of cancellation.  For all other programs, an administrative fee of 1/2 of the program cost will be retained by the hospital to cover the cost of enrollment and refund. Notification of cancellation must be given at least 7 days prior to the class meeting. No refunds will be made after the first meeting of a series.
Cancellation:   If a class is cancelled by the hospital, a full refund will be given.

Independent Learning Program
Self Study Modules
(RCH employees only)
This is a very user-friendly program where you check out (like books in a library) a study module for a period of up to one week, read and absorb, and complete a post-test.  Return the module and completed test, along with a self-addressed envelope, to the Education Department and a CEU certificate will be mailed to your home.
Self Study Modules Number of CEUs
Age-Related Developmental Needs 2
The Apgar Score 1
Behavior Medicine Restraints and Seclusion 1
Behavior Medicine Treatment Planning in Meditech 1
Biphasic Defibrillation 1
Chronic Cancer Pain 1
Conflict Management 1
Contraception, Methods of 1
Crisis Intervention: Families Under Stress 1
Cultural Diversity: The Jehovah Witness Faith 1
Ethical Decision Making in the NICU 1
Fetal and Neonatal Asphyxia 1
Implanted Ports 1
IV Therapy 4
Jaundice: Care of the Baby With 1
Making Mistakes - Prevention is Key to Error-Free Health Care 1
Medicating the Elderly 1
Moderate Sedation 2
Neonatal Aids 1
Neonatal Stabilization: Before the Transport Team Arrives 1
NRP Guidelines Update 1
Nursing Documentation & Legal Aspects 2
Orthopedic Assessment 1
Pain Management 1
Pain/Stress in the Neonate, Prevention & Management of 2
Patient Confidentiality HIPPA Compliance 1
Pediatric Interviewing Techniques 1
RSV Prevention for the Infant at Risk 1
Understanding the Pediatric Patient 1
Additional Study Video Modules Rental Deposit CEUs
Diabetes Mellitus: Expert Drug Therapy $5 1
Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology $5 1
Hypertension: Expert Drug Therapy $5 1
Hypertension, Pathophysiology $5 1
McCaffery on Pain: Nursing Assessment of the Patient with Pain (video) $5 1
McCaffery on Pain: The 3 Analgesics, Practical Considerations $5 1
For further information please contact the Education Department (x. 5530).