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VAP & Ventilator Bundle
Date : 14 May 2008 (Wed)
Time : 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue : Lecture Theatre
G/F Block M QEH
Detail information

Tentative Program in 2008 Number of Program
1) ECG Courses 3-4 per year
2) Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Courses 1 per year
3) Ventilator Courses 1-2 per year
4) Seminars 3-4 per year
5) BLS / ACLS Provider Courses 12-14 per year
6) BLS/ACLS Instructor Course (AHA) 1 (Mar-Apr)

HKACCN 2008 Program Schedule
Program Title / Specifications of each class Course Information

1) Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Course

  • 8 Monday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • CNE 16
  • $1600 (member); $2000 (non-member)

Module 1
Mar 3 - Apr 28

  • Respiratory Care

Module 2
Jun 2 - 28 Jul

  • Cardiovascular Care

Module 3
Sep 1 - Oct 27

  • Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care

2) Seminars

  • One Wednesday evening each
  • Once every 2 months
  • 2-hour seminar each
  • CNE 2
  • $50 (member); $150 (non-member)


Seminar 1 : 12 Mar
Seminar 2 : 16 Apr
Seminar 3 : 14 May
Seminar 4 : 9 Jul
Seminar 5 : 17 Sep
Seminar 6 : 12 Nov

Tentative Topics for the 6 seminars

  • Ventilator waveforms
  • Use of EEG in ICU
  • VAP & Ventilator Bundles
  • Use of ECHO in ICU
  • Imaging in Critical Care
  • Fulminent liver failure & Liver Dialysis

3) Auscultation Course

  • One Wednesday evening each
  • 2-hour each
  • CNE 2
  • $600 (member) with free stethoscope;
    $900 (non-member) with free stethoscope.
  • $200 (member) with no stethoscope;
    $300 (non-member) with no stethoscope


Course 1: 29 April
Course 2: 25 Nov

Content in each course

  • Cardiac auscultation
  • Pulmonary auscultation

4) ECG for Beginners Course

  • 6 Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • CNE 12
  • $1200 (member); $1800 (non-member)


ECG1: 21Feb - 27 Mar
ECG2: 8 May - 12 Jun
ECG3: 7 Aug - 11 Sep
ECG4: 6 Nov - 11 Dec

Content in each course

  • Electrocardiophysiology
  • Basic ECG concept
  • Arrhythmias, Blocks
  • AMI & Misc ECG Disorders
  • ECG Exercise

5) Medical Putonghua Course

  • 10 Friday evenings, 6:30-9:30 pm
  • 3 hours each
  • CNE 30
  • $1500 (member); $2000 (non-member)


MPC1: 11 Apr - 13 Jun
MPC2: 4 Jul - 5 Sep
MPC3: 3 Oct - 5 Dec

Content in each course

  • Pronounciation & phonics
  • Reading
  • Discussion of daily lives
  • Medical Terms

6) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course

  • Standard AHA - BLS Course
  • Half-day course
  • CNE 4; CME 2-7
  • $400 (member);
    $600 (non-member)
17 BLS Courses
(1) Jan: 26; (2) Feb 15; (3) Feb 16; (4) Mar 8;
(5) Mar 15; (6) May 31; (7) Jun 1; (8) Jun 21; (9) Jun 22;
(10) Aug 30; (11) Aug 31; (12) Sep 6; (13) Sep 7;
(14) Nov 22; (15) Nov 23; (16) Nov 29 (17) Nov 30

7) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course

  • Standard AHA - ACLS Course
  • 2-day course
  • CNE 13; CME 5-13
  • $1200 (member); $2500 (non-member)
12 ACLS Courses
(1) 29 Feb& 1Mar; (2) 11-12 Apr; (3) 19-20 Apr;(4) 12-13,July;
(5) 19-20 July; (6) 9-10 Aug; (7) 11-12 Oct; (8) 18-19 Oct;
(9) 1-2 Nov;(10) 6-7 Dec, (11) 13-14 Dec;(12) 20-21 Dec.
For details, please enquire : Tel: 2861 2972 (Mr. Leo LAM)

ECG Course for Beginners
Duration : Total 12 contact hours (2-hour lecture for 6 sessions)
Date and Time : All Thursday evenings for each identical course, 6:30-8:30PM
   
Course No   Date
ECG 2008-1   Feb-21, 28; Mar-6,13, 20, 27
ECG 2008-2   May-8, 15, 22, 29; Jun-5, 12
ECG 2008-3   Aug-7, 14, 21, 28; Sep-4, 11
ECG 2008-4   Nov-6, 13, 20, 27; Dec-4, 11
Venue : HKACCN, Rm 501, 5/F Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing experts from critical care areas
Language medium : Both English and Cantonese will be used.
Award : Certificate will be issued for those who have attended all the lectures and have passed the Quiz
Program Fee : HK$1200 (Member), HK$1800 (Non-member)
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Elementary Critical Care Nursing ECCN Series - MODULE 1 : Respiratory Care Module

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (3 Mar - 28 Apr 2008)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (2 Jun - 28 Jul 2008)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (1 Sep - 27 Oct 2008)
Session Date (All Mondays) Topics
1 Mar 3 Respiratory Physiology
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Physical assessment of Respiratory system
2 Mar 10 Basic ABG Interpretation
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) SpO2 & ETCO2 Monitoring
3 Mar 17 Basic Interpretation of CXR
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Airway Management
4 Mar 31 Oxygen & Humidification Therapy
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Non-invasive Ventilation
5 Apr 7 Principle of Mechanical Ventilation
6 Apr 14 Ventilatory Care
7 Apr 21 Analgesics, Sedatives & Muscle Relaxants
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Infection Control of Respiratory Disease
8 Apr 28 Quiz & Evaluation
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm)  
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 3 Mar - 28 Apr 08, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN Venue
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nurse Specialists and APNs from critical care units
Language : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the
lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo)
Detail information

Elementary Critical Care Nursing ECCN Series - MODULE 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (3 Mar - 28 Apr 2008)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (2 Jun - 28 Jun 2008)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (1 Sep - 27 Oct 2008)

MODULE 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (Convenor : Mr. LEUNG Kai Kwong, NS/ ICU/AHNH)

Session Date (All Mondays) Topics
1 Jun 2 Cardiovascular Physiology
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Physical Assessment of CVS System
2 Jun 16 Haemodynamic Monitoring
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Shock & its nursing management
3 Jun 23 Fluid & Electrolytes
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Heart Block & Cardiac Pacing
4 Jun 30 Common Arrhythmias
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm)  
5 Jul 7 Acute Coronary Syndrome & its nursing management
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Cardiac Rehabilitation
6 Jul 14 Principle of CPR
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Electricial Therapies
7 Jul 21 Open Heart Surgery & its post-operative management
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Common CVS Drugs Used in ICU
8 Jul 28 Quiz & Evaluation
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm)  
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 2 Jun - 28 Jul 08, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN office
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong.
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nurse Specialists and APNs from various critical care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Detail information

Elementary Critical Care Nursing ECCN Series - MODULE 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (3 Mar - 28 Apr 2008)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (2 Jun - 28 Jul 2008)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (1 Sep - 27 Oct 2008)

MODULE 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (Convenor : Kenneth YU, NS / ICU / QMH)

Session Date (All Mondays) Topics
1 1 Sep Common neurosurgical problems in ICU
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Neurological monitoring
2 8 Sep Head Injury
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Common Neurosurgery & its post-operative care
3 22 Sep Brain stem death & nurse's role
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Organ donation & nurse's role
4 29 Sep Myasthenia Gravis & GBS syndrome
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Status Epilepticus & Tetanus
5 6 Oct Acute Renal Failure
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Renal Replacement Therapy
6 13 Oct Trauma Care
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Spinal Care
7 20 Oct Care of patients with Severe Burn Injury
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Care of Burn Wound
8 27 Oct Quiz & Evaluation
  (6:30 - 8:30 pm)  
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 1 Sep - 27 Oct 08, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN office
Room 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong.
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nurse Specialists and APNs from various critical care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the
lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Detail information

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) Provider Course
Date :
Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Date  xxx 29, 1 11-12, xxx xxx 12-13, 9-10, xxx 11-12
Full
1-2, 6-7,
        19-20     19-20     18-19   13-14,
                        20-21
Content :
  • Adult CPR skills and use of AED (According to AHA 2005 CPR Guideline)
  • Management of 10 core cases related to resuscitation including : Pulseless VT/VF, Asystole, PEA, bradycardia (Heart Block), Unstable Tachycardias, Stable Tachycardias, Respiratory Arrest, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Acute Stroke.
Target Group :
  • Health Care providers, such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, ambulance personnel
  • Nursing and medical students
  • Other interested personnel
Course Length : 0830 - 1730 (2-day program)
Course Fee : HKD $ 1200 (for member), HKD $ 2500 (for non-member)
(You need to pay HK $100 to become a member of HKACCN before you are eligible for the member's rate)
Certification :
  • AHA - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course Completion Card
  • Valid for 2 years
Accreditation :
  • CNE (13)
  • CME (5 - 13)
Enrolment :
  • Applicants must possess valid BLS qualification, and with knowledge on ECG.
  • Please fill in the attached form and send to HKACCN, or contact the HKACCN Ltd.
  • Enquiry : Tel: 2861 2972 (Mr. Leo LAM); Fax: 2861 2784
Venue for Training : Laerdal CPR Training Centre :
Unit 2101 - 2103, Level 21, Tower 2, Grand Central Plaza,
138 Shatin Rural Committee Road, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong (Same building as Shatin Ikea).
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (for Health Care Provider) Course
Date:
Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Date 26
Full
15
Full
8
Full
xxx 31
Full
1,21 xxx 30
Full
6 xxx 22, 23 xxx
16 15
Full
31
Full
7 29, 30
Content :
  • CPR skills for all ages (adult, child, infant) according to AHA 2005 CPR Guidelines
  • Ventilation with pocket mask and BVM
  • Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Management
Target Group :
  • Health Care providers, such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, ambulance personnel
  • Nursing and medical students
  • Other interested personnel
Course Length : 08:30 to 13:00 (Half-day program)
Course Fee : HKD $ 400 (for member), HKD $ 600 (for non-member)
(You need to pay HK $100 to become a member of HKACCN before you are eligible for the member's rate)
Certification :
  • AHA - Basic Life Support (for Health Care Provider) Course Completion Card
  • Valid for 2 years
Accreditation :
  • CNE (4)
  • CME (2 - 7)
Enrolment :
  • Please fill in the attached form and send to HKACCN or contact the HKACCN Ltd.
  • Enquiry : Tel: 2861 2972 (Mr. Leo LAM); Fax: 2861 2784
Venue for Training :
  1. Laerdal CPR Training Centre :
    Unit 2101 - 2103, Level 21, Tower 2, Grand Central Plaza,
    138 Shatin Rural Committee Road, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong (Same building as Shatin Ikea) or
  2. HKACCN Ltd Office (Refer to the address below)
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醫學普通話班(2008-1)
上課日期: 第一班: 4月 9, 16, 23, 30 日,
5月 7, 21, 28 日
6月 4, 11, 18日 共10晚
  第二班: 7月 2, 16, 23, 30日,
8月 6, 13, 20, 27 日
9月 3, 10日 共10晚
  第三班: 10月 8, 15, 22, 29日,
11月 5, 12, 19, 26日
12月 3, 10日 共10晚
上課時間:   第一班及第三班:逢星三晚上 6時 至 9時
第二班A: 逢星三上午 9時至12時 第二班B: 晚上 6時 至 9時
上課地點:   香港危重病學護士協會 (HKACCN)
香港灣仔道230號佳誠大廈501室
人數:   15-20人
講員:   劉慧文老師
前浸會大學,香港中文大學, 教育學院普通話導師
現任香港公開大學普通話導師
教學語言:   普通話為主,輔以廣東話
學費:   $ 1500 (會員), $2000 (非會員)
包括課本及補充材料
  出席率達80%,可獲發本會之修讀證明書
(CNE: 30分)
報名及繳費:   請填妥報名表格,連同劃線支票,親自遞交或郵寄至HKACCN
查詢:   2861 2972 (Leo)
Convenor : Ms. Frandia WONG , APN (W&UM), ICU / QMH
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Auscultation Workshop (2008)

This Auscultation Workshop is designed to help improve nurses' knowledge and skills in listening patients' heart sound and lung sound.

CONTENT

1. Lecture on Cardiac auscultation
2. Lecture on Lung auscultation

Duration : 2 hours (3-4 identical workshops per year)
Date and Time : Class 1 : 29 April (Tue), 6:30-8:30 pm
Class 2 : 25 Nov (Tue), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN office
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 30
Speakers : Dr. CHAN Wai Ming, Consultant, AICU, Queen Mary Hospital.
Language medium : Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of attendance will be issued to those who have attended all the lectures. (2 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK 600 (Member), HK 900 (Non-member) with FREE stethoscope
HK 200 (Member); HK 300 (Non-member) with NO stethoscope
Application and Payment : Please send your completed application form (with a stamped envelope) to the address below together with a crossed cheque payable to " Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Ltd."
Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo LAM)
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Clinical Application of EEG in ICU
Date and Time : 16 April 2008 (Wed)
6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : Multi function Room G/F Block QEH
Speakers : Dr. Chan King Chung, Asso. Consultant, Intensive Care Unit, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Fee : HK50 (Member), HK150 (Non-member)
CNE: 2 points with certificate of attendence
Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo LAM)
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HKACCN Seminar (2008-1)
Speaker: Ms. Yan WEBER
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MAQUET
Date : 12 March 2007 (Wed)
Time : 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : Ground Floor, Block A,
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Language medium : English (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of attendance will be issued to those who have
attended the Seminar. (2 CNE Points)
Program Fee HK$50 (Member), HK$150(Non-member)
Application and Payment :

Please send your completed application form (with a stamped envelope) to the address below together with a crossed cheque payable to “ Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Limited”.

Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo LAM) Convenor : YU Shun Man ( ICU, PYNEH )

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