basic|victoria basic assessment & support in intensive care course feedback 2009 Intensive Care Unit

basic|victoria basic assessment & support in intensive care Intensive two day course –Faculty consists entirely of ICU Specialists –17 Lectures –10 Skill Stations –continual assessment & final compulsory exam Designed as an ICU induction course –Introduction for doctors new to the care of the acutely & critically ill –Ensures a standard of care for all junior staff –Removes the mystery of ICU equipment, procedures & techniques

Feedback Questionnaire Completed by all candidates All aspects of course evaluated –Each question scored 0 – 5 (5 = best) –Option to leave additional comments

Lectures – Day One

Skill Stations– Day One

Lectures – Day Two

Skill Stations– Day Two

Expected Standard Require >50% to successfully complete course. Unsuccessful candidates given opportunity to read manual again and retake test. Focus attention to deficiencies in knowledge Candidate assessment given to referring hospital

Examination Results

Future Improvements Candidate continual assessment 60% pass mark for MCQ –If < 60%, candidate must have favourable skill station assessments. Lectures & Skill stations updated –Relevant topics –New Equipment Phantom for US guided CVC Cannulation teaching Compulsory attendance for all Alfred ICU junior staff

Candidate Comments ‘ comprehensive and packed with useful tips ’ ‘ great presenters, good content and great info ’ ‘ perfectly pitched at entry to icu for basic physician trainee ’ ‘ not daunted by ventilators now ’ ‘ well presented and pitched at the right level ’ ‘ perfect course, very useful and practical ’

basic|victoria basic assessment & support in intensive care Dates: –4 th & 5 th May 09 –3 rd & 4 th August 09 –5 th & 6 th November 09 –1 st & 2 nd February 10 Cost: –$550 (inc GST) –Includes: Course Textbook & CD Catering Venue –Alfred Hospital ICU Contact Details –Janine Dyer –T: –F: Intensive Care Unit