RCH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

DECEMBER 2008

MEDITECH CLASS (RCH employees only)
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 16		 Thurs
Fri
Tues		 0800-1600
0800-1600
0800-1200		 Weisser Computer Lab 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, Nursing Students/Instructors

2nd DAY COMPUTER CLASS (RCH employees only)
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Dec 15
Dec 17
Dec 18		 Mon
Wed
Thurs		 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.

CPR RENEWAL
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Dec 9 Tues 0730-1000
1000-1230		 Weisser Education Pavilion,
CR C & D		 Dana Negron/
Sharon Dolinsky
Dec 17 Wed 1500-1730 Weisser Education Pavilion,
CR C & D		 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
Dec 18 Thurs 0800-1200 Weisser Education Pavilion,
CR C & D		 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.
    • $25.00 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.

Role of the Preceptor
Date Day Time/s Location Presenter
Dec 17 Wed 0800-1630 Weisser Education Pavilion Clinical Educators
OBJECTIVES:
  • Define the roles of preceptor, preceptee, and the unit hierarchy.
  • Identify temperament and learning styles.
  • Discuss socialization and reality shock.
  • Identify and assess learning needs, evaluating performance and providing feedback.
  Class Limit: 15
OTHER:
  • CEUs: 7
  • Referral from Director, PCC, or Educator 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).