The Centre of Excellence virtual workshops combine theoretical content with videos and hands-on skill demonstrations, providing the learner with an opportunity to put pediatric knowledge into practice. Further benefits of the virtual workshops include:
- Acting as a refresher course for those who took the in-person workshops less than a year ago.
- Assisting participants in preparing for an upcoming in-person workshop.
Learning objectives
- Identify different types of vascular access devices
- Review care and management of CVADs including principles of aseptic technique to prevent CLABSIs
- Review CVAD line patency assessment and flushing
- Review proper technique for CVAD dressing changes
- Review proper technique for CVAD cap changes