Department of Education, Development & Research

Department of Education, Development & Research

2 El Centro Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer educational programs aimed at meeting the needs of our staff and community. Seating is limited in most of our programs, so register early! To register, please contact: ECRMC s Department of Education, Development & Research (760) 370-8521 Table of Contents Page Community Education Programs 3-5 Clinical Education Programs 6-16

3 Childbirth Preparation Class Location: ECRMC Maternal Child Dept. The Childbirth Preparation class is designed for expectant mothers who will be giving birth to their baby at El Centro Regional Medical Center. It focuses on managing the discomforts of pregnancy and the third trimester, labor and birth, medical interventions, vaginal and cesarean birth, comfort measures during labor, breastfeeding and mother/baby care. For more information or to register, please contact Suellen Encinas at (760) 482-5148 English April 15th, June 3rd Spanish May 6th, July 1st Breastfeeding & Lactation Class Location: Educational Conference Room This class is designed for the expectant or new mother and covers the basics of breastfeeding and nutrition for the newborn., including proper latch, hold techniques and much more! Spanish instruction available! For more information or to register, please contact Lizeth Ramirez at (760) 370-8526 Dates: April 26, May 24, June 28 Heartsaver First-Aid & CPR According to the American Heart Association, the goal of the Heartsaver First Aid & CPR Course is to train community members to save lives of victims in cardiac arrest through highquality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), with an emphasis on Hands-Only technique. Students also learn to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and apply first aid. For Dates - See page 8. Diabetes Education Classes Location: El Centro & Calexico Outpatient Centers EL Centro Regional Medical Center, in partnership with Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District, offers FREE Diabetes Education Classes. The Diabetes Education Program will provide culturally appropriate diabetic education in English and Spanish! Learn how to manage your diabetes and reduce health risks! Everyone is welcome! No Appointment Necessary! For more information, contact Guadalupe Heredia at (760) 482-5000! Medical Terminology for Non-Clinicians Location: Education Building B The Medical Terminology Course is a course designed for nonclinicians who work in the healthcare setting and are interested in learning the language of healthcare. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify, spell, and define common medical terms related to the major body systems, including diagnosis and treatment. For more information - See Page 5. Asthma Resource Center Location: 1470 S. Imperial Ave, Suite A, El Centro Working in conjunction with the First 5 Commission, ECRMC s Asthma Resource Center offers individual education focused on symptom management and environmental triggers. Stop by today to talk to a Certified Asthma Educator, view available videos or take an educational booklet home with you! Appointments available or walk-ins welcome!! Contact Aide Fulton - (760) 482-0978 Look Good, Feel Better Program Location: Educational Conference Room Helping women with cancer: During cancer treatment, Look Good, Feel Better volunteer beauty professionals help you with skin care and makeup application, tips on wig selection and care, and style tips using scarves, turbans and hats. For More information See Page. 4

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5 2 The Medical Terminology Course is a nine week course designed to assist the non-clinician with understanding the language of healthcare. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify, spell, and define common medical terms related to the major body systems, including diagnosis and treatment. In order to further enhance learning, the participant will receive materials they can take home and practice with. At the end of the course, the participant will receive a certificate of completion. Course Schedule January 15th 6-9 pm January Next 22nd Cohort 6-9 starts pm January 29th 6-9 pm Monday evenings February 5th February 12th February 19th February 26th March 5th 6-9 pm this Fall! 6-9 pm 6-9 pm Call to pre-register today! 6-9 pm 6-9 pm March 12th 6-9 pm Course 9 weeks (includes materials & certificate) $40

6 Bridging The Gap RN Continuing Education The Bridging The Gap program is designed to give professional registered nurses an opportunity to gain Continuing Education credits while learning about topics that impact their practice and enhance their clinical and professional knowledge. Classes range from 1-3 units through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Classes are added as needed and according to speaker availability. Course Dates - See page 15. Making the Connection C N A Continuing Education The Making the Connection program is a two-year program designed to enhance the Certified Nursing Assistant s clinical knowledge and skill set on a variety of topics. Up to 4 Continuing Education units may be available for each class through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The schedule and course content is reviewed and updated every two years according to CDPH requirements. Each course is offered twice per year! Course Dates - see page 14 Basic Life Support (BLS) According to the American Heart Association, the goal of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is to train healthcare professionals to save lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). BLS is a requirement for all clinical staff at ECRMC. Course Dates - See page 9. Basic Rhythms Interpretation Location: Education Conference 2 The Basic Rhythms Interpretation Course is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning how to interpret and respond to basic heart rhythms and arrhythmias. This is a 5 week course, meeting for 4 hours each week. The healthcare professional will receive a certificate upon successful course completion. Course Dates - See page 16. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) According to the American Heart Association, the goal of Advanced Cardiac Life Support is to train healthcare professionals to work as a team and deliver advanced cardiac rescue skills to victims in cardiopulmonary arrest. Must be a Registered Nurse, advanced practitioner or physician to take course. ACLS is only required for certain roles in specific nursing departments, please consult with your department manager prior to enrolling in the course. Course Dates - See page 10. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) According to the American Heart Association, the goal of Pediatric Advanced Life Support is to train healthcare professionals to work as a team and deliver advanced cardiac rescue skills to pediatric victims in cardiopulmonary arrest. Must be a registered nurse, advanced practitioner or physician to take this course. PALS is only required for certain roles in specific nursing departments, please consult with your department manager prior to enrolling in the course. Course dates - See page 10 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP ) The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is designed to train healthcare professionals to deliver advanced cardiac and pulmonary rescue to newborn and infant victims in cardiopulmonary arrest. Must be a registered nurse, advanced practitioner or physician to take this course. NRP is only required for certain roles in specific nursing departments, please consult with your department manager prior to enrolling in the course. Course Dates - See page 11. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Location: Education Conference 2 TNCC is a course geared towards empowering nurses with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training to provide expert care for trauma patients. TNCC is only required for certain roles in specific nursing departments. Please consult with your department manager prior to enrolling in the course. Course Dates See page. 12

7 Emergency Nursing 101 RN Continuing Education This RN Continuing Education Program has been developed for Registered Nurses who are new to the Emergency Department or would like to increase their knowledge and skills related to common conditions seen in the Emergency setting and related pathophysiology. This is a two part course and you must have your department leadership approval prior to registering. Course Dates - See Page 12 ABC s of Assessment RN Continuing Education This RN Continuing Education Program focuses on increasing the nurse s knowledge and skill related to the nursing assessment, including use of the nursing process, subjective and objective assessment, primary and secondary assessment, and pre-arrest recognition. Course Dates - See Page 13 Advanced Assessment Skills RN Continuing Education This RN Continuing Education Program was created to assist the new or experienced nurse with development of advanced assessment skills. It is a great refresher for experienced nurses or new nurses who are still developing their skill. Course Dates - Fall 2018 (Coming soon!)

8 (Community-Member/ Non-healthcare Professional) Location: Educational Conference Room Friday, January 5, 2018 Saturday, February 3, 2018 Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Saturday, April 7, 2018 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Saturday, June 2, 2018 Friday, July 6, 2018 Saturday, August 4, 2018 Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Saturday, October 6, 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018 Friday, December 7, 2018 Course (includes materials & card) $70 CPR Card Replacement $15

9 Initial Course Thursday - January 11, 2018 Friday - February 16, 2018 Tuesday - March 27, 2018 Thursday - April 12, 2018 Friday - May 18, 2018 Wednesday - June 27, 2018 Tuesday - July 17, 2018 Friday - August 10, 2018 (Healthcare Professionals) Location: Educational Conference Room Wednesday - September 12, 2018 Tuesday - October 16, 2018 Tuesday - November 27, 2018 Tuesday - December 18, 2018 Which course do I need? If you have never taken a BLS course or your current BLS card is expired, you will need to take the Initial Course. If you already taken the course and your BLS card is still up-to-date, you will take the Renewal Course. Still have questions? Call Nora at (760) 370-8523 Course (includes card) Non-Student Student (IVC, SDSU-IV) ECRMC Employee BLS Card Replacement $10 $40 ($25 Renewal) $25 ($15 Renewal) No Fee Renewal Course Tuesday - January 16, 2018 Wednesday - January 24, 2018 Thursday - February 8, 2018 Tuesday - February 20, 2018 Tuesday - March 14, 2018 Wednesday - March 23, 2018 Tuesday - April 17, 2018 Friday - April 27, 2018 Thursday - May 10, 2018 Wednesday - May 23, 2018 Friday - June 8, 2018 Tuesday - June 12, 2018 Thursday - July 12, 2018 Wednesday - July 25, 2018 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Friday, August 31, 2018 Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Friday, September 28, 2018 Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Friday, October 26, 2018 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Thursday, December 13, 2018 Friday, December 28, 2018

10 (Registered Nurse, Advanced Practitioner, Physician) Learning materials for ACLS & PALS can be borrowed or purchased from the ECRMC Education Dept. Please contact (760) 370-8521 for more information!! Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) April 14, 2018 Saturday Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) April 3, 2018 Tuesday Initial 08:00 a.m. Renewal 11:30 a.m. May 15, 2018 Tuesday Initial 08:00 a.m. Initial 08:00 a.m. Renewal 11:30 a.m. May 8, 2018 Tuesday Renewal 11:30 a.m. June 19, 2018 Tuesday Initial 08:00 a.m. Initial 08:00 a.m. Renewal 11:30 a.m. June 30, 2018 Saturday Initial 08:00 a.m. Renewal 11:30 a.m. For additional dates & times, please contact (760) 370-8521 ***Please note, ACLS no longer includes BLS certification Renewal 11:30 a.m. For additional dates & times, please contact (760) 370-8521 Course (includes card & certificate) ACLS PALS $185 $185 Card Replacement $15

11 (Registered Nurse, Advanced Practitioner, Physician) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP ) April 10, 2018 Tuesday May 8, 2018 Tuesday June 5, 2018 Tuesday 09:00 am 09:00 am 09:00 am For additional dates & times (based on need), please contact (760) 370-8521 NRP is a specialty hybrid course. You must have your department director approval prior to registering for this course!! Course (includes card & certificate) NRP $100 Card Replacement $15

12 (Registered Nurse, Advanced Practitioner, Physician) Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum March 19 & 20 Monday & Tuesday August 20 & 21 Monday & Tuesday September 13 & 14 Thursday & Friday 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am For additional dates & times please contact (760) 370-8521 TNCC is a specialty course. You must have your department director s approval prior to taking Course (includes card & certificate) TNCC ER Nurse 101 (Part 1/Part 2) Both Part 1 & 2 $260 $250 $400 Certificate Replacement $5 ER Nurse 101 Coming October 2018, ECRMC will be offering a new course: ER Nurse 101. This course is a 2 part course lasting 10 weeks each. CEU s are attached to each class. Course objectives include: Advanced pathophysiology Emergency Care Prioritization Resuscitation & Stabilization Basics of Trauma Care Violence in the ER Population-specific emergencies Disaster Nursing More information to come! Space is limited! To pre-register, please contact (760) 370-8521

13 (Registered Nurse, Advanced Practitioner, Physician) ABC s of Assessment May 1, 2018 Tuesday July 31, 2018 Tuesday November 22, 2018 Thursday 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am For additional dates & times please contact (760) 370-8521 TNCC is a specialty course. You must have your department director s approval prior to taking Advanced Assessment Skills Coming Fall 2018, ECRMC will be offering a new course: Advanced Assessment Skills. This course will help new or experienced nurses with More information to come! Course (includes card & certificate) ABC s of Assessment Advanced Assessment Skills $10 $TBD Certificate Replacement $5 Space is limited! To pre-register, please contact (760) 370-8521

14 April 5th 2:00 pm Recognizing the Deteriorating Patient 2 Continuing Education Credits April 17th 9:00 am Care of the Surgical Patient 3 Continuing Education Credits May 9th 9:00 am Back to the Basics 3 Continuing Education Credits May 25th Care of the Surgical Patient (REPEAT) 3 Continuing Education Credits June 7th 3:00 pm Fall Prevention (REPEAT) 2 Continuing Education Credits June 22nd 8:00 am Caring for the Psychiatric Patient (REPEAT) 4 Continuing Education Credits Upcoming Classes: July 12th - The C N A & Skin Care, 2 CEUs Location: Educational Conference Room #2 July 27th - Lymphatic System & The C N A, 2 CEUs Course (includes certificate) ECRMC Employee All other attendees Free $2.50/cr Certificate Replacement $5 Now offering each course twice per year!!

15 April 20th May 10th June 21st 9:00 am Nutritional Care at ECRMC 2 Continuing Education Credits 9:00 am Case Management Care Management and Utilization Review 2 Continuing Education Credits 2:00 pm Diabetes Management in the Acute Care Setting 2 Continuing Education Credits Upcoming Classes: July 26th - The Basics of EBP August 23rd - Topic To Be Determined Course (includes materials & certificate) ECRMC Employee All other attendees Certificate Replacement $5 Free $2.50/cr.

16 (Healthcare Professionals) Location: Education Department Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation This course is for ECG rhythm interpretation open to any discipline interested in learning how to interpret rhythms. For those individuals that would like to pursue a career as a telemetry technician. This course would also benefit nursing staff prior to taking ACLS. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation May 21st May 31st June 4th 9a 3:30 pm 9a 3:30 pm 1-5pm Course (includes materials & certificate) ECRMC Employee All other attendees Free $40 Certificate Replacement $5 RN Basic to Advanced Arrhythmia Interpretation Course This course is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in learning how to interpret and respond to basic heart rhythms and arrhythmias. This is a 5 week course, meeting for 4 hours each week. The healthcare professional will receive a certificate upon successful course completion. RN Basic to Advanced Arrhythmia Interpretation Cohort Schedule April 9th April 16th April 24th April 30th May 9th 1p-5p 9a-1p 1p-5p 1p-5p 9a-1p

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18 Department of Education, Development & Research 1415 Ross Ave El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 370-8521 Department Director: Shiloh A. Williams, RN, MSN Department Coordinator: Angelica Bernal Clinical Educators: Nora Gambling, RN, MSN Erika Rodriguez, RN, MSN, CNS Cat Aguilar, RN, BSN Suellen Encinas, RN, BSN Myrna Gallaga, RN