SimKIDS is excited to invite you to register for Paediatric Clinical Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Simulation by SimKIDS (PediCARESS) workshop at The Hospital for Sick Children’s Simulation Centre in Toronto!

PediCARESS (Paediatric Interprofessional Critical Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Simulation by SimKIDS) is designed to provide healthcare professionals with an opportunity to practice and demonstrate advanced resuscitation skills, including procedural, medical, and crisis resource management skills in the context of acute paediatric emergencies.

The program utilizes a blended approach, combining asynchronous online learning with in-person simulation-based training. The in-person programming includes a combination of hands-on procedural skill stations, and immersive, interactive, high-fidelity, and team-based simulation scenarios.

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Workshop Highlights:

• Advanced resuscitation skills for neonatal and paediatric emergencies
• Crisis resource management in team-based simulation scenarios
• High-acuity, low-occurrence skills practice through immersive, real-life simulations

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Key Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize and manage emergencies including neonatal, CNS, toxicology, shock, trauma, and more
• Utilize critical tools like video laryngoscopy, manual defibrillators, and procedural sedation techniques
• Manage complications with tracheostomy, G-tube, RSI, and trauma resuscitation

Who Should Attend:

This advanced workshop is ideal for healthcare providers who:

• Regularly encounter paediatric emergencies in clinical settings
• Participate in paediatric resuscitation teams
• Wish to practice advanced resuscitation skills in a safe, simulation-based environment

As part of the Northern Ontario Health Human Resources Strategy, Ontario Health North East & North West have partnered with the Ministry of Health and the Michener Institute of Education at University Health Network (UHN) to provide funded spots for sponsored nurses working at northern Ontario hospitals in their Critical and Acute Care Nursing Programs.

The Critical Care Nursing Certificate Program will provide learners with the advanced knowledge, specialized skills and abilities to practice competently and safely within a critical care environment. The innovative design integrates the clinical experience throughout 11 weeks of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning, allowing students to integrate new knowledge into their critical care practice on an ongoing basis.

Read More: Critical Care (level 3) Nursing Program Overview

The Acute Care Nursing Certificate Program will provide learners with the advanced knowledge, specialized skills, and abilities to practice competently and safely within an acute care environment. The innovative design integrates the clinical experience throughout 8 weeks of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning, allowing students to integrate new knowledge into their acute care practice on an ongoing basis.

Read More: Acute Care (level 3) Nursing Program Overview

Hospitals can connect with the program manager (Michelle Morgan) at mmorgan@michener.ca to enroll RN learners.

Ontario Health introduced the ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program in August 2023 with an initial focus on increasing access to Virtual Training Modules (instructor-led courses delivered virtually) and Specialty Training Fund (ED nurse certificate programs and specialty education/training). This Program, including the Virtual Training Modules, is now available to all EDs in Ontario.

Ontario Health is offering on-going health equity learning opportunities.

Review the Course Bulletin

This education is developed by the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre.  The Continued Medical Education committee comprises of paediatric staff specialists, academic paediatricians, family physicians, nurse educators, and community paediatricians (regional partners). As part of the Paediatrics Continuing Medical Education, they offer the Pediatric Regional Outpatient Program (PROP) which includes Case-Based Lecture Series. To participate individuals must sign up free of charge, and create an individual login. They are also able to facilitate simulation and point of care workshops as arranged via your departmental leads.

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Website used by many tertiary centers. Best known for their DKA algorithm. Has many pertinent pediatric ‘bottom line recommendation’ references on common pediatric illnesses, other up to date algorithms on pertinent pediatric illnesses. There is also a phone app for quick reference.

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Live and recorded educational webinars in relation to the current pediatric surge. Connected Care offers a library of self-directed education and practice resources and access to recorded webinars. This is an excellent resource and SickKids is encouraging community hospitals to share this education.

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E-learning educational modules recommended by SickKids and CHEO. Learners must create a login to track progression. Once access is granted, navigate to the critical care platform and enroll in the desired courses. No cost.

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