Emergency Care of the Neonate

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A learning experience focused on emergent care of the neonate targeting clinicians who may encounter neonatal emergencies in practice such as Labor & Delivery, Postpartum and Emergency Department personnel. This class builds on the concepts learned in the S.T.A.B.L.E course and includes hands-on simulation and training with opportunities to practice skills such as IV insertion, emergent umbilical line set-up and assisting with infant intubation.

Simulation experiences fostering use of focused neonatal assessment and recognition of the compromised neonate as well as preparing a neonate for transfer to a higher level of care will be provided.

Highlights include education and training on appropriate use of oxygen and the T-piece during resuscitation, thermoregulation, neonatal medications, lab results and documentation standards.

The class will utilize the PSSAT (Pre-Transport, Stabilization, and Self-Assessment) tool and pre-stabilization checklist created by S.T.A.B.L.E. to reinforce S.T.A.B.L.E concepts in real time providing a safe place for clinicians to practice the critical thinking and skills needed to safely care for a compromised neonate.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the program the learner will be able to:

  • State the significance of safe care.
  • Describe the S.T.A.B.L.E. process of Anticipate, Recognize, Act, and Reassess.
  • Identify the conditions which require stabilization or transport.
  • Identify the different medications used to stabilize a neonate.
  • Explain the indications for the different respiratory modalities.
  • Illustrate the use of the T-piece resuscitator.
  • Practice the use of the Pre-transport Stabilization Assessment Tool.
  • Explain the process for peripheral IV insertion.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

A current S.T.A.B.L.E. provider card is highly recommended prior to this class.

COURSE DATES

  • Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Cost: $125
  • Class is scheduled from 8:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Questions? Please contact the Collaborative Learning Center Education and Support Team via email: [email protected] or phone: 916-733-6330.