Course Description
Convened by Dr Sally Wharton
PoPPi is designed to provide a comprehensive update for anaesthetic and recovery nursing staff who are involved in the care of paediatric patients.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain specific knowledge and skills required to manage children in the perioperative period.
The course is a one-day interactive program utilising medium and high fidelity simulation and using real life scenarios.
- Course fee
Nursing: $320.00 (incl. GST)
- Learning mode
In-person
- Duration
Full day
- Course overview
Who should attend?
Training location
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Kids Simulation Australia
Kim Oates Australian Paediatric Simulation Centre
Hainsworth Street, Westmead, NSW 2145
Learning Outcomes
Understand
the specific differences between adults and children, with particular emphasis on airway management.
Revise and practice
paediatric resuscitation.
Recognise and effectively manage
common issues and serious emergencies that occur in children in the perioperative period.
Develop
skills in effective team leadership, team work and communication during emergencies
Course Information
Contact Dr Sally Wharton, Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, SCHN Simulation Medical Co-lead
Email: sally.wharton@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0417 432 633