 Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) & Simulation Skills Days
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DESCRIPTION
The ECCO & Simulation/Skills Critical Care Course is an entry level program that blends online learning and three days of simulation scenarios and critical care skill stations. The ECCO consists of 8 modules with a corresponding post test: Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Hematological, and MultiSystem Disorders. During the course participants must spend approximately 2-4 hours a day completing the online ECCO modules in conjunction with work in the clinical area under the direction of a qualified RN preceptor.
To prepare for the Simulation/Skills days participants must complete the corresponding ECCO modules which range from 16-21 hours depending on the component content. These ECCO modules and the pre-study packet must be completed in order to attend the corresponding Simulation/Skills days.
Simulation Skills Days consist of case study scenarios that use full body human-like patient simulators (SimMan) for practicing bedside management of patients with complex disorders. Simulation scenarios allow assessment and treatment of patients with complex disorders involving airway management, drug titration, cardiac dysrhythmias and multi-system problems.
Skills stations will allow hands on practice with critical care skills and further case study application of ECCO content. The focus of the simulation/skills days are to promote application and synthesis of ECCO module content and allow the participant to practice critical thinking, decision making skills, and interventions in a safe learning environment that does not jeopardize patient safety.
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OBJECTIVES
- To enable the nurse to practice at a safe and competent level when participating in the care of the critically ill/injured person.
- To provide a community standard for entry level critical care curriculum for SSNA hospitals.
- To promote acquisition of critical care knowledge by completion of ECCO module post-tests with 80% accuracy.
- To promote synthesis and application of critical care knowledge in participating in simulation and skills sessions.
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COMPLETION CRITERIA
- Complete post-test ECCO post test with 80% accuracy.
- Successfully complete all 3 Simulation Skills Days.
- Complete the Basic Knowledge Assessment Test (BKAT) for Critical Care.
- Complete course evaluations.
- Complete critical care skills checklist with preceptor within six weeks of course completion.
- Must meet BCMC requirements.
COURSE
FEES
$675 SSNA
$875 Non SSNA
(check payable to CHW)
COURSE
MATERIALS
The cost of the course includes the course syllabus and mandatory pre-study packets for simulation/skills days. The recommended text book is not included in the price.
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INFORMATION
Upon receipt of your registration form from your hospital education coordinator, the Consortium will contact you to set up an appointment to set up your orientation material. If you do not receive contact in approximately 2 weeks, please call our office immediately at (916) 733-6333.
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Course prerequisites: Complete and pass the Consortium’s Basic Cardiac Monitoring Course (BCMC) or challenge exam prior to ECCO cardiovascular module and the cardiovascular simulation/skills day.
To register for BCMC, call (916) 733-6333.
Registration may be faxed by Hospital Facilitators to (916) 733-6286.
 Printable
Registration Form (2012)
C.E. INFORMATION
ECCO Modules & Simulation/Skills Day
69 CE Hours. CE’s are provided by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. CE’s are printed on-line after completion of each module.
REFUNDS
The registration fee will be refunded in full provided notice of cancellation is given in writing 14 days prior to the course.
Failure to attend scheduled simulation days may result in additional charges.
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MORE INFORMATION
Call (916) 733-6333
Fax (916) 733-6286
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