*Please Note:  All classes for the Knoxville region are contact hours, not CEUs.  Tennessee nurses can use their contact hours towards their continuing education.

**Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) and Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), both prehospital focused courses, are available to services upon request.  Please e-mail Angie Bowen or call at 865-541-8523.

   

 

Course BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) PROVIDER COURSE
Course Description & Prerequisites

This Basic Life Support (BLS) course is for Healthcare Providers only whose credentials have expired or who have never been credentialed.

With the knowledge and skills you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. You will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them.
Location East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

*Please see date for specific conference room.

Dates & Times
February 04, 2010        Meschendorf A Conference Room
April 28, 2010              Schmid AB Conference Room
July 07, 2010               Meschendorf A Conference Room
August 04, 2010           Meschendorf A Conference Room
November 17, 2010       Meschendorf A Conference Room

* All Courses are 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Cost $35 includes course and required materials. You must have materials at least three days prior to the course.

You will receive 3 contact hours for this course.
To Register To register, please e-mail the Education Department Secretary or call (865)541-8618.

 

Course BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) RENEWAL COURSE
Course Description & Prerequisites

This Basic Life Support (BLS) course is for Healthcare Providers only for those who are renewing their credentials. You must show proof of current certification on day of the course.

With the knowledge and skills you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages. You will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them.
Location East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

*Please see date for specific conference room.

Dates & Times
January 05, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room

January 13, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
February 03, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room

March 03, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room

March 11, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room

April 08, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Schmid AB Conference Room
 
April 08, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Schmid AB Conference Room

May 05, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Schmid AB Conference Room
May 05, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Schmid AB Conference Room

June 03, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
June 03, 2010  4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
July 09, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
July 09, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
August 12, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
September 09, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
September 09, 2010  4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
October 14, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
October 14, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
November 03, 2010  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Schmid AB Conference Room
 
December 09, 2010  12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
 
December 09, 2010  4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meschendorf A Conference Room
Cost $35 includes course and required materials. You must have materials at least three days prior to the course.

You will receive 2 contact hours for this course.
To Register To register, please e-mail the Education Department Secretary or call (865)541-8618.

 

Course EMERGENCY NURSING PEDIATRIC COURSE (ENPC)
Course Description & Prerequisites

ENPC was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and is designed to provide core-level pediatric knowledge and psychomotor skills associated with the delivery of professional nursing care to the pediatric patient. This content is presented through lectures and psychomotor skill stations.

The ENPC Provider is a two-day course. Day one consists of lectures in the morning and teaching psychomotor skill stations in the afternoon. Day two consists of lectures in the morning and testing in the afternoon.

After completion of the multiple choice examination and psychomotor skill station testing, participants will receive a CECH certificate verifying completion. Expiration of verification occurs in four years.

Registered nurses are the only healthcare providers eligible for ENPC verification. Other healthcare providers are welcome to audit the lecture and psychomotor skill station teaching portions of the course.
Location
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

Dates & Times

March 29 & 30, 2010
August 30 & 31, 2010
December 16 & 17, 2010
Cost $200 includes required textbook

You will receive 15.33 contact hours through national ENA for this course.
To Register Registration Deadline: 4 weeks prior to course. Class size is limited. Please register early. For further information contact:
Angie Bowen, RN, BSN, CPEN, NREMT-P, Emergency Medical Services for Children Regional Coordinator/Trauma Coordinator
(865) 541-8523 or E-mail Angie Bowen.

Click here for Course Brochure

 

Course NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP) CLASSES
Course Description & Prerequisites

Neonatal life support course (BLS for the delivery scene) is geared toward any healthcare provider expected to assist with the birthing process or care of an infant immediately postnatal.  Providers are granted a two-year certification.  Renewals can easily be maintained in about two hours, through a written test and practicum code scenario at any of the following date & times.  Provider status may be attained at a renewal, with self preparation.  All those new to healthcare are encouraged to take the full-provider class on 8/25/2010.
Location
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

Koppel Plaza Building, 2nd Floor, Meschendorf Conference Room

Dates & Times

January 11, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
February 18, 2010, 8:00AM -8:00PM, Renewal (12 hour fair)
March 10, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
April 29, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
May 10, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
June 7, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
July 22, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
August 25, 2010, 7:00AM -5:00PM, Provider (class)
September 23, 2010, 8:30AM -5:00PM, Instructor (class)
October 21, 2010, 9:00AM -9:00PM, Renewal (12 hour fair)
November 8, 2010, 8:30AM -11:00AM, Renewal
December 8, 2010, 10:00AM-10:00PM, Renewal (12 hour fair)

*Renewals - A simple "Exam & Check-Off" for someone who is current & just needs renewed, should only take 1.5hrs. 
If they are expired, or a first-timer w/ healthcare background & can self-study, they can also come to a renewal & it should only take about 2.5hrs (a couple of extra steps.)

**12 hour fairs - come by anytime during the 12 hours to renew. The start/stop time is your choice, but allow 2 hours.
Cost Free

You will receive 2 contact hours for Renewal.

For Provider, contact hours vary based on the class type (i.e. 12 hours for grads, 4-8 hours for EMS, etc.)
To Register Please call Janet Bryant, RNC-NIC, NRP Regional Trainer and NICU Educator, at 865-541-8559 for more information about class preparation and to register. Our classes do NOT fill up and open to anyone interested in improving the lives of infants.

 

Course Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) NEW PROVIDER COURSE
Course Description & Prerequisites

This two-day course is for those whose credentials have expired or who have never been credentialed in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers.

1) Recognize the infant or child experiencing respiratory failure or shock.

2) Accurately demonstrate core life support skills such as:
- Airway Management
- Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Assessment and treatment of dysrhythmias
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- Vascular Access: Intravenous (IV) and Intraosseous (IO)

3) Demonstrate cognitive skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing an infant or child in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.

Location
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

Meschendorf AB Conference Room

Dates & Times
Thursday, January 14 & 15, 2010
Thursday, May 13 & 14, 2010
Thursday, August 19 & 20, 2010
Thursday, November 11 & 12, 2010

*All courses are 8:30AM - 4:30 PM EST
Cost Physicians:                                $250
RN, PA, NP:                                $150
Others (EMT-P, Students):        $100

You will receive 16 contact hours for this course.
To Register To register, please e-mail the Education Department Secretary or call (865)541-8618.  Click here for Course Brochure.

 

Course Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RENEWAL COURSE
Course Description & Prerequisites

This one-day course is for those who are renewing their credentials in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers.

After the course the participant will be able to:

1) Recognize the infant or child experiencing respiratory failure or shock.

2) Accurately demonstrate core life support skills such as:
- Airway Management
- Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Assessment and treatment of dysrhythmias
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- Vascular Access: Intravenous (IV) and Intraosseous (IO)

3) Demonstrate cognitive skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing an infant or child in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest

Location
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916

Meschendorf AB Conference Room

Dates & Times

 
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010

*All Courses are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
Cost Physicians:                                $125
RN, PA, NP:                                $75
Others (EMT-P, Students):        $50

You will receive 8 contact hours for this course.
To Register To register, please e-mail the Education Department Secretary or call (865)541-8618. Click here for Course Brochure.