Upcoming Events
Conferences and Training Programs
February 11 |
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February 24 |
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Social Work Conference: Doing More With Less - Connecting With Community Partners |
March 20 |
April 17 |
View complete listing of conferences and training programs.
PALS Courses
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Professional Training
Conferences and Training Programs
Management of the Hospitalized Pediatric Patient |
February 11 |
This seminar will target educational needs for physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and nurses working in a pediatric inpatient setting. Physician assistant and advanced practice nursing students are also welcome.
5th Annual Interdisciplinary Pediatric Behavioral Health Research Conference: Exploring New Research Directions |
February 24 |
This conference is designed to provide an exciting interdisciplinary forum for behavioral health scientists and graduate students to learn cutting-edge research and shape the future of pediatric behavioral health research in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Social Work Conference: Doing More With Less - Connecting With Community Partners |
March 20 |
This program provides an opportunity for social workers and other professionals to increase their knowledge about current fiscal cutbacks in local and state programs.
Maureen T. Rich Memorial Pediatric Respiratory Conference |
April 17 |
This conference will address the educational needs of pediatric health care providers, including respiratory care practitioners, nurses, and respiratory care students who care for neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory issues.
New this year: Have your questions ready for Ask a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: A Panel Discussion.
PALS Courses
HeartCode™ PALS Recognition (Certification) |
A self-paced, scenario-based online course (8-12 hours of pre-work on your own computer) and a three-hour skills check-off for PALS certification for health care providers who provide care to critically ill or unstable children. This course includes Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification. The course fee is $165.
All classes are held at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Contact lifesupport@chw.org if you have questions.
HeartCode™ PALS Renewal (Recertification) |
A self-paced, scenario-based online course (4–8 hours of pre-work on your own computer) and a three-hour skills check-off for PALS certification for health care providers who provide care to critically ill or unstable children. This course includes Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification. The course fee is $155.
All classes are held at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Contact lifesupport@chw.org if you have questions.
HeartCode™ PALS (Check-off Only or Reschedule) |
This is a three-hour skills check-off only. For PALS recognition or renewal. This selection is for individuals who have already purchased HeartCode PALS on-line instruction or need to reschedule a missed check off time. Registration fee is $50.00.
All classes are held at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Contact lifesupport@chw.org if you have questions.
Professional Training
Diabetes Training |
Training designed for nurses, school health care providers, and school staff involved in care of students with diabetes. Registration fee is $25.
Classes are offered at both the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee Main Campus and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Fox Valley. View the course calendar below for courses in your area. Contact maxishare@chw.org if you have questions. NOTE: Class sizes are limited. Classes may be canceled for low enrollment. Dates and times are subject to change.
Pediatric Vent Certification |
This is a two-part course for pediatric ventilator certification. It includes an online study course and a four-hour classroom skills checkoff.
The online course takes from 3 to 10 hours to complete, but it does not need to be done all at once. It consists of self-paced learning lessons that include:
- Information about the topic with details about key concepts.
- A lecture and learning activities that apply concepts from the lecture.
- A post test.
The skills checkoff is a four-hour classroom session. It gives you hands-on experience with tracheostomy care and the ventilator. The class also works through case scenarios to reinforce information learned in the online course.
NOTE: Do not register for this course if you have already purchased an online course from the UW-Madison School of Nursing. We will only schedule skills checkoff classes for individuals who purchase the online course from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (through www.maxishare.com).
The registration fee is $175.00. (Minimum 3 and maximum 6 participants per class.) Classes fill up quickly, so register early. No additional classes will be scheduled if classes are full.
All classes are held at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Contact maxishare@chw.org if you have questions.
Pediatric Vent Recertification |
Overview
Pediatric RECERTIFICATION is required every 2 years. This recertification course allows registrants to meet minimum skills and knowledge requirements to obtain Recertification to provide respiratory care services. As a prerequisite, registrants must have a current (unexpired) CERTIFICATION and meet the requirements for Respiratory Care Services as defined by the State of Wisconsin. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is $100.00. (Minimum 3 and maximum 6 participants per class.) Classes fill up quickly, so register early. No additional classes will be scheduled if classes are full.
All classes are held at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Contact maxishare@chw.org if you have questions.
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Provider Course |
Overview
The S.T.A.B.L.E. program is an educational program that focuses exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of prematurely born or sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention, and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar and Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support.
Please contact Brenda Meehl, BSN, RN at (920) 969-7956 to learn more about the S.T.A.B.L.E. program.
