Yours sincerely. Triona Cowman Director of the Centre for Midwifery Education

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2 Foreword It gives me great pleasure to present to you the (CME) Prospectus for The CME is located on the grounds of the Coombe Women & Infants University with satellites in the Rotunda and the s. We provide continuing education and training programmes for midwives and nurses from the Coombe Women & Infants University, the, the Rotunda as well as responding to the educational requirements for midwives in the Dublin catchment area. Midwifery, neonatology, gynaecology and theatre programmes are provided and delivered by means of study days, short courses, workshops and educational updates to include blended learning. This Prospectus has been informed by service needs and is reflective of advances in clinical research; evidence based practice and legislative requirements for midwives and nurses, and is prioritised in accordance with available resources. We believe that investment in continuing professional education and in-service development will enable midwives and nurses to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to meet the needs of the service and their extending roles. Self-employed midwives, Practice Nurses who are Registered Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Neonatal Nurses and other health care professionals working outside the three Dublin Maternity hospitals or in the private sector may access programmes advertised within this prospectus for a nominal fee as agreed by the CME Board of Management. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the CME staff, the Coordinating Group, the Board of Management and all those involved in the development, delivery, evaluation and participation of our programmes. I would also like to acknowledge and congratulate Ann Louise Mulhall, Acting Director of the CME ( ), for her work and commitment in establishing the, and wish her well in her retirement. Yours sincerely Triona Cowman Director of the 1

3 Contents Page Mission Statement 3 Vision 3 Acknowledgements 3 CME Team 4 Practice Development Departments 4 Applicant Booking Procedure 5 Programme Schedule Month by Month 6 Programme Dates to be arranged Presentation skills workshop 72 *All timetables included in this prospectus are subject to change. Programmes for development in 2013 Theatre Study day Gynaecology Update for Midwives and Nurses Sepsis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Care of the critically ill obstetric patient Foundation programme in theatre *Additional Programmes may be developed during the year in response to service needs. These programmes will be advertised in the events calendar in the CME website and through the Practice Development Departments in the, the Rotunda and the Coombe Women & Infants University. 2

4 Mission Statement The mission of the is excellence in the provision of midwifery and nursing education and training programmes, for the purpose of advancing practice through the dissemination of knowledge skills and attitudes, therefore increasing staff accountability for the provision of evidence based care. This philosophy reflects the philosophy and vision of the affiliated hospitals. Vision In preparing our vision for the CME for 2013, we were cognisant of the current economic climate of austerity and health service reform, but also mindful of the underpinning values of the philosophy and mission statement of the CME. Our vision is: To identify the educational and development needs of midwives and nurses in the three Dublin maternity hospitals and midwives in the greater Dublin Area. To explore innovative ways of teaching and delivering our programmes including expanding blended learning and video conferencing. To achieve ABA Category 1 approval for all programmes delivered within the CME. To make our programmes more accessible to health care professionals including Self Employed Independent Midwives, Practice Nurses who are Registered Practising Midwives and Public Health Nurses.. Acknowledgements The CME wish to acknowledge support and assistance received from: The CME Board of Management The members of the Coordinating Group of the CME Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing and Midwifery General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Catering Manager, Housekeeping and IT departments the CWIUH Practice development Departments in the, Rotunda Coombe Women & Infants University All clinical staff from the multidisciplinary team who contribute to programme design, development and delivery All external programme providers Affiliated Nursing and Midwifery Planning Development Units Affiliated universities Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann 3

5 Team Triona Cowman Director of the RGN, RM, RNT, BSc. Nursing Management, MSC. Midwifery Mobile: Patricia O Hara Nurse Tutor, Coordinator of the PGDip Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing RGN, RM, RCN, RNT, P.G.Dip in Clinical Health Science, P.G.Dip in Clinical Practice; MSc Nursing (TCD) pohara@coombe.ie Patricia Griffiths Administrative Support pgriffiths@coombe.ie Practice Development Departments Maureen Kington Practice Development Coordinator mkington@nmh.ie iplant@nmh.ie Isla Plant Administrative Support Coombe Women & Infants University Paula Barry Acting Practice Development Coordinator pbarry@coombe.ie Rotunda Mary O Reilly Ann OByrne Practice Development Coordinator Practice Development Coordinator moreilly@rotunda.ie aobyrne@rotunda.ie Mags Campion Administrative support mcampion@rotunda.ie 4

6 Applicant Booking Procedure for CME Programmes Applicants must follow their local policy for booking study leave. Applicants may book on line at: Or contact Patricia Griffiths If applicants are unable to attend the course, the applicant or his / her line manager is requested to notify the CME as soon as possible so his / her place may be made available to another applicant. If the CME cancels a programme, a minimum of two days notice will be given to applicants. *Note scheduled programmes and timetables may be subject to change 5

7 Programme Schedule for January 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 7 th PGDip in Neonatal hrs Page 27 January Intensive Care Nursing 8 th January PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page 27 8 th January Emergency Situation In-Service Training (Drills and skills) hrs Page th January Hydrotherapy in labour/water birth hrs Page th January CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th January 11 th January Hydrotherapy in labour/water birth Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page hrs Page th January PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th January PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th January Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP 5 th Edition) hrs Page th January 15 th January 17 th January Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Resuscitation Preceptorship Programme Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page th January 18 th January PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page hrs Page 30 6

8 Programme Schedule for January 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 21 st PGDip in Neonatal hrs Page 27 January Intensive Care Nursing 22 nd January PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page nd January CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page rd January Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop hrs Page th January CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th January Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th January PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th January Breast Feeding Refresher Programme hrs Page 44 7

9 Programme Schedule for February 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 1 st CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 February 4 th February Management Skills Programme hrs Page 46 5 th February Management Skills Programme hrs Page 46 6 th February Perineal Repair Workshop hrs Page 47 7 th February CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 8 th February Neonatal Resuscitation Programme hrs Page th February Management Skills Programme hrs Page 46 12th February Emergency Situation In-Service Training (Drills and skills) hrs Page th February Venepuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation hrs Page th February 14 th February CPR-BLS for Health Neonatal Update for Midwives Rotunda hrs Page hrs Page th February CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th February 19th February Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (5 th Edition) Bereavement Study day hrs Page hrs Page 50 8

10 Programme Schedule for February 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 19 th February RHOET (Rotunda Obstetric Emergency Training) Rotunda hrs Page th February 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 1) hrs Page st February CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page st February Diabetes in Pregnancy Update hrs Page nd February Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th February PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th February PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th February 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 2) hrs Page th February Neonatal Preceptorship hrs Page 60 9

11 Programme Schedule for March 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 1 st March CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 1 st March Venepuncture & Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: Skills Demonstration and Practice Session 5 th March PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 5 th March Emergency Situation In-Service Training (Drills and skills) Page hrs Page hrs Page 28 6th March 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 3) hrs Page 54 7 th March CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 8th March Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th March PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th March Neonatal Resuscitation (5 th Edition) hrs Page th March 12 th March Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page th March 14 th March 15 th March IV Medication Study Day Infectious diseases and Drug Misuse in Pregnancy PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 40 10

12 Programme Schedule for March 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 20 th March 21 st March Breast Feeding Programme for Midwifery Care Assistants CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page hrs Page st March PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th March PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th March CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page th March Neonatal IV Cannulation hrs Page th March CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th March Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 11

13 Programme Schedule for April 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 9 th April Bereavement Study Day for BSc. Midwifery Students hrs Page th April Preceptorship Programme 11 th April CPR-BLS for Health 12 th April Neonatal Resuscitation 12 th April Neonatal Resuscitation 12 th April Neonatal Resuscitation 15 th April CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page th April RHOET(Rotunda Obstetric Emergency Training) 17 th April Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop Rotunda hrs Page 53 Rotunda hrs Page th April Dealing with Difficult Situations with Best Customer Care Practice 23 rd April Neonatal Study day/workshop hrs Page hrs Page rd April CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page rd April Emergency Situation In-Service Training (Drills and skills) 24 th April 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 1) hrs Page hrs Page 54 12

14 Programme Schedule for April 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 25 th April CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th April Neonatal Resuscitation 29 th April CPR-BLS for Health 30 th April PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 27 13

15 Programme Schedule for May 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 1 st May 20hr Breast Feeding hrs Page 54 Programme (Day 2) 7 th May PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 8 th May 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day3) 8 th May Bereavement Study Day for HDip in Midwifery hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 51 9th May PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page th May PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 14 th May CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page hrs Page th May Neonatal Resuscitation 14 th May Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page th May CPR-BLS for Health 16 th May Neonatal Resuscitation 16 th May Neonatal Resuscitation 17 th May Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 34 14

16 Programme Schedule for May 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 20 th May PGDip in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing hrs Page st May Neonatal Update for Midwives 22 nd May Legal Aspects of Midwifery and Nursing Care 24 th May PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page th May CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page30 28 th May CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page th May Perinatal Mental Health 30 th May CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page hrs Page st May Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page34 15

17 Programme Schedule for June 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 4 th June Perineal Suturing Workshop hrs Page 47 5 th June Bereavement Study Day Rotunda hrs Page 51 6 th June Diabetes in Pregnancy Update 7 th June Venepuncture & Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: Skills Demonstration and Practice Session 10 th June Neonatal Resuscitation 10 th June Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page th June RHOET(Rotunda Obstetric Emergency Training) Rotunda hrs Page th June Breast Feeding Refresher Programme 13 th June CPR-BLS for Health 13 th June CPR-BLS for Health 14 th June Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 34 16

18 Programme Schedule for June 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 19 th June CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page th June CPR-BLS for Health 21 st June Neonatal Resuscitation for New Doctors 27 th June CPR-BLS for Health Care hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 30 17

19 Programme Schedule for July 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 8 th July CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers hrs Page 30 9 th July CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers Rotunda hrs Page th July CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers hrs Page th July Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th July Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th July Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th July Neonatal Resuscitation 16 th July Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda hrs Rotunda hrs Page 34 Page th July PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) hrs Page nd July CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 25th July CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 26th July Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 18

20 Programme Schedule for August 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 7 th August CPR-BLS for Health (NU Staff) Rotunda hrs Page 30 8 th August CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 9th August Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th August CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page nd August CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 23rd August 23 rd August Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page hrs Page rd August Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th August CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 27th August CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page 30 19

21 Programme Schedule for September 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 5 th CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 September 6 th September Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 9 th September CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th September 10 th September Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page th September Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop hrs Page th September Neonatal Study Day/Workshop hrs Page th September Preceptorship Programme Rotunda hrs Page th September 17 th September IV Medication Study day Bereavement Study Day hrs Page hrs Page th September Breast Feeding Refresher Programme Rotunda hrs Page th September CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th September Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 20

22 Programme Schedule for September 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 20 th September Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th September Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page rd September CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th September Neonatal IV Cannulation hrs Page th September CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page th September PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) hrs Page 40 21

23 Programme Schedule for October 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 8th October Dealing with Difficult Situations with Best Customer Care Practice hrs Page 67 9 th October 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 1) hrs Page 53 10th October CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th October Diabetes in Pregnancy Update Rotunda hrs Page th October Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th October Neonatal Preceptorship hrs Page th October 16 th October 17 th October 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 2) Perineal Suturing Workshop Infectious Diseases and Drug Misuse in Pregnancy hrs Page hrs Page 47 Rotunda hrs Page th October CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th October 21 st October 22 nd October Venepuncture & Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: Skills Demonstration and Practice Session Foundation Programme in Neonatal Nursing Foundation Programme in Neonatal Nursing hrs Page hrs Page hrs Page 69 22

24 Programme Schedule for October 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 22 nd CPR-BLS for Health Rotunda hrs Page 30 October 23rd October 20hr Breast Feeding Programme (Day 3) hrs Page th October CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th October Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th October Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th October Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page st October CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 23

25 Programme Schedule for November 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 5 th November Foundation Programme in Neonatal Nursing hrs Page 72 6th November Breast Feeding Programme for Midwifery Care Assistants hrs Page 64 7 th November CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 8 th November Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th November CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th November 12 th November Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda hrs Page 34 Rotunda hrs Page 34 13th November Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop hrs Page th November Neonatal update for Midwives hrs Page th November Venepuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation hrs Page th November 19 th November Foundation Programme in Neonatal Nursing CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 72 Rotunda hrs Page 30 24

26 Programme Schedule for November 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 20 th November Breast Feeding Refresher Programme hrs Page 44 21st November CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page nd November Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th November Preceptorship Programme hrs Page th November CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 27th November Legal Aspects of Midwifery and Nursing Care hrs Page th November IV Medication study Day hrs Page 61 29th November PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) hrs Page th November Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th November Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 25

27 Programme Schedule for December 2013 Date Programme Location Duration Details 2 nd December Foundation Programme in Neonatal Nursing hrs Page 72 4 th December Neonatal Study Day/ Workshop hrs Page 68 5 th December CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 6 th December Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 9 th December Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page 34 9 th December Neonatal Resuscitation hrs Page th December 10 th December CPR-BLS for Health RHOET(Rotunda Obstetric Emergency Training) Rotunda hrs Page 30 Rotunda hrs Page th December CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page th December Neonatal Resuscitation (New doctors) hrs Page th December CPR-BLS for Health hrs Page 30 26

28 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSING (In association with the RCSI) Programme Aim: To enable neonatal nurses to exercise a high level of clinical judgement and skills, by virtue of possessing additional knowledge and competence in the practice of neonatal intensive care (NICU) nursing. Learning Outcomes: To develop the participants autonomy and accountability within the scope of neonatal care. To apply evidence based research to their management of the infant in the NICU. To develop the knowledge base of the participants in neonatal nurse theory and practice in order that they may act as catalysts for innovation. To engender within each participant the philosophy of life ling learning and an analytical approach to their practice and that of others. Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Discussions, Workshops, Demonstrations, via Clinical supervision and preceptorship Lectures held in the and the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI), via a process of blended learning Assessment: Theoretical assignments, Competency assessments Duration of programme: 1 year. Target audience: Participants must have completed at least 1 year NICU clinical practice. Presently, all participants must be employed by one of the five hospitals affiliated to the programme, namely: Coombe Women and Infants University Rotunda Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda Mid -Western Regional Maternity, Limerick Programme Prerequisites: Participants must seek sponsorship from their own hospital directorate. Primary degree or equivalent Course Approved: Category 1 Approval Approving Body: An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann Credit Rating (ECTS) 60 Course Coordinator: Trish O Hara Level of learning: 9 (QQI) Quality and Qualifications, Ireland For further information: please contact Course Coordinator 27

29 Emergency Situation In-Service Training (Drills and skills) Programme Aim: To provide participants with the opportunity of hands on experience of practical skills and decision making in simulated obstetric emergency settings Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will: Understand the importance an principles of good teamworking Have experienced hands on experience of practical skills and decision making when dealing with o PPH o Cord prolapse o Shoulder dystocia o Eclampsia o Will provided evidence based acre when caring for a woman with diabetes in pregnancy Assessment: None Number of participants : Maximum 12 Target Audience: Obstetricians, Anaesthetists, Midwives, Gynae Nurses of the National Maternity Programme Approved: No Programme Coordinator: Lucille Sheehy, Niamh Dougan, Mary Coffey, Usha Daniels Date Venue Duration 8 th January A, Postgraduate Room 12 th February A, Postgraduate Room 5 th March A, Postgraduate Room 23 rd April A, Postgraduate Room

30 Hydrotherapy in Labour/Water Birth Programme Aim: To provide participants with evidence based information for caring for women using hydrotherapy in labour and birthing in water Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will: Apply provide evidence based care for women labouring in water Proceed to gain the skills to competently facilitate a water birth Be offer greater choice for women in labour Mode of Delivery: Interactive presentations and workshops Assessment: None Number of participants : Maximum 12 Target Audience: Obstetricians, Anaesthetists, Midwives, Paediatricians from the Coombe Women & Infants University Course Approved: No Programme Facilitator: Ethel Burns Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 10th January hrs 10th January hrs 11th January hrs 29

31 CPR-BLS for Health Providers Programme Aim: To train and up-skill practitioners in CPR and BLS Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the participant will: Have obtained the knowledge and skills to provide CPR to adults, children and the pregnant woman Be able to identify the signs of and take the appropriate steps to manage foreign body airway obstruction Be familiar with using an AED Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Skills practice Assessment: MCQ, OSCE Programme Prerequisites: Participants are required to read the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual prior to attending the study day. For CWIUH staff the manual is available from o Patricia Griffiths , pgriffiths@coombe.ie or Margaret Moynihan mmoynihan@coombe.ie Bleep 221 For NMH staff the manual is available from Isla Plant iplant@nmh.ie For Rotunda staff the manual is available from Mags Campion mcampion@rotunda.ie Number of Participants : Maximum 6 per instructor Target Audience: Health Care Professionals Approved Body: American Heart Association Programme Approved: Yes Award: Certificate Programme Facilitators: CPR/BLS Instructors from the CWIUH, NMH and the Rotunda Programme Coordinators: Margaret Moynihan (CWIUH), Ann Marie Dunne (NMH), Jane Hickey (Rotunda ) 30

32 CPR-BLS : Coombe Women & Infants University Date Venue Duration 24 th January hrs 7 th February hrs 21 st February hrs 7 th March hrs 28 th March hrs 11th April hrs 25 th April hrs 16 th May hrs 30 th May hrs 13 th June hrs 20 th June hrs 11 th July hrs 25 th July hrs 8 th August hrs 22 nd August hrs 5 th September hrs 19 th September hrs 10 th October hrs 24 th October hrs 7 th November hrs 21 st November hrs 5 th December hrs 12 th September hrs 31

33 CPR-BLS: Date Venue Duration 18 th January hrs 1 st February hrs 15 th February hrs 1 st March hrs 21 st March hrs 15 th April hrs 29 th April hrs 14 th May hrs 28 th May hrs 13 th June hrs 27 th June hrs 8 th July hrs 22 nd July hrs 13 th August hrs 27 th August hrs 9 th September hrs 23 rd September hrs 17 th October hrs 31 st October hrs 12 th November hrs 26 th November hrs 16 th December hrs 32

34 CPR-BLS Rotunda Date Venue Duration 22 nd January Rotunda hrs 13 th February Rotunda hrs 26 th March Rotunda hrs 23 rd April Rotunda hrs 28 th May Rotunda hrs 19 th June Rotunda hrs 9 th July Rotunda hrs 7 th August Rotunda hrs 27 th August Rotunda hrs 24 th September Rotunda hrs 22 nd October Rotunda hrs 19 th November Rotunda hrs 10 th December Rotunda hrs 33

35 Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Aim: To introduce the concept and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. The programme is divided into two components: NRP Online Examination, 6 th edition assesses knowledge of the causes, prevention and management of mild to severe asphyxia. Skills and simulation review and testing workshop under the guidance of a certified NRP instructor must be undertaken following examination. (learners are advised to attend the workshop within 30 days of completing on line exam) Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will be able to: Identify the physiological changes that occur when a baby is born List and perform, in correct sequence, the appropriate steps during all stages of resuscitation Demonstrate appropriate technique for airway management and chest compressions Identify the indicators for and appropriate application of the pulse oximeter State the indications and contraindications for epinephrine and volume expansion and demonstrate administration techniques Identify post resuscitation complications and appropriate post resuscitation actions. Outline key NRP behavioural skills Mode of Delivery: Simulation and Debriefing Workshop Assessment: On line Examination,6 th edition. Integrated skills station for learner evaluation *Note 5 th Edition in NMH until 12 th April 2013 Programme Prerequisites: Participants must read the Neonatal Resuscitation Textbook (6 th edition) prior to applying for the online examination Participants will receive an access code for the examination from their NRP Instructor(s) in the hospitals affiliated to the CME Number of participants : Maximum 8 per workshop Programme Approved: Yes Approving Body: The American Academy of Paediatrics Programme Coordinator(s) CWIUH: Margaret Moynihan Assistant Coordinator. Trish O Hara Rotunda : Christine Mc Dermott / Edna Woolhead NMH: Ann Marie Dunne 34

36 Neonatal Resuscitation Coombe Women & Infants University Date Venue Duration 11 th January hrs 25 th January hrs 8 th February hrs 22 nd February hrs 8 th March hrs 22 nd March hrs 12 th April hrs 26 th April hrs 17 th May hrs 31 st May hrs 14 th June hrs 21 st June 2013 (NEW PAEDS) hrs 12 th June hrs 26 th July hrs 9 th August hrs 23 rd August hrs 6 th September hrs 20 th September hrs 11 th October hrs 25 th October hrs 8 th November hrs 22 nd Nov hrs 6 th December hrs 13 th December 2013 NEW PAEDS) hrs 35

37 Neonatal Resuscitation Rotunda Date Venue Duration 15th January 2013 Rotunda hrs 15th January 2013 Rotunda hrs 12 th March 2013 Rotunda hrs 12th March 2013 Rotunda hrs 14 th May 2013 Rotunda hrs 14 th May 2013 Rotunda hrs 16th July 2013 Rotunda hrs 16 th July 2013 Rotunda hrs 10 th September 2013 Rotunda hrs 10 th September 2013 Rotunda hrs 12 th November 2013 Rotunda hrs 12 th November 2013 Rotunda hrs 36

38 15th January th Edition Neonatal Resuscitation Date Venue Duration hrs 18 th February hrs 5 th Edition 12 th March hrs 5 th Edition 12th April hrs 6 th Edition 12 th April hrs 16 th May hrs 16th May hrs 10 th June hrs 10 th June hrs 11 th July hrs 11 th July hrs 23 rd August hrs 23 rd August hrs 20 th September hrs 20 th September hrs 24 th October hrs 24 th October hrs 29 th November hrs 29 th November hrs 9 th December hrs 9 th December hrs 37

39 Preceptorship Programme Programme Aim: To prepare midwives and nurses to undertake the role of preceptorship. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipate that the participant will: Understand the role of the preceptor and the supporting roles that are in place Be familiar with the process of preceptorship and the documentation used Master the skills required to become an effective preceptor Mode of Delivery: Presentation, Discussions, Practical workshop using the competency document Assessment: None Programme Prerequisites/Pre-reading: An Bord Altranais (2003) Guidelines on the key points that may be considered when developing a quality clinical learning environment An Bord Altranais E-learning programme: Introducing Competence Assessment available at Number of participants : 12 Target Audience: Midwives and Nurses from the Rotunda and the CWIUH who will be acting as preceptors Programme Approved: No Programme Facilitators: Practice Development Departments from the Rotunda and the CWIUH. Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 17 th January 2013 Rotunda hrs 10 th April hrs 12 th September th November 2013 Rotunda hrs hrs 38

40 Preceptorship Programme Time Topic Presenter: To Be Arranged Introduction Overview of the 2 programmes Process Critical elements Domains Interviews Evidence Attendance Coffee Themed Scenarios Preceptorship support Evaluation & Certificates 39

41 PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi- Professional Training) Programme Aim: To provide participants with the opportunity of hands on experience of practical skills and decision making in simulated obstetric emergency settings Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will: Understand the importance an principles of good teamworking Have experienced hands on experience of practical skills and decision making when dealing with o Maternal collapse o PPH o Cord prolapse o Shoulder dystocia o Eclampsia Mode of Delivery: Interactive presentations, drills and workshops Assessment: None Programme Prerequisites: Participants are expected to have read the PROMPT course manual before attending. Available form Patricia Griffiths pgriffiths@coombe.ie Number of participants : Maximum 16 Target Audience: Obstetricians, Anaesthetists, Midwives, Gynae Nurses Programme Approved: No Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman, Dr. Rebecca Fanning, Dr. Bridgette Byrne Date Venue Duration 18th January hrs 15 th March hrs 10 th May hrs 24 th May hrs 19 th July hrs 27 th September th November hrs hrs

42 PROMPT (Practical Obstetrical Multi-Professional Training Time Topic Presenter : To Be Arranged Introduction Teamwork Maternal Collapse PPH Skills Drills Maternal collapse PPH Coffee Shoulder Dystocia Cord Prolapse Eclampsia Cord Prolapse Shoulder Dystocia Skills Drills Cord prolapse Shoulder dystocia Eclampsia Evaluations & Certificates 41

43 Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop Programme Aim: To provide participants with up to date evidence on fetal heart rate monitoring to assist them in providing evidence based practice Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will be able to: Provide a rational for undertaking continuous versus intermittent fetal heart monitoring Discuss the current evidence around fetal heart monitoring Identify the features of a cardiotocograph trace Use the correct terminology to classify cardiotocograph traces Demonstrate an understanding of acid base balance Appreciate the legal implications of cardiotocograph documentation Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Discussions, Workshop Assessment: MCQ Examination, K2 Self-Assessment Programme Prerequisites: Participants must have completed the K2 CTG Learning Programme. o Attendees from the CWIUH and the Rotunda can gain access to the K2 Learning Programme by contacting the CMM3 of their Delivery Suites. o Attendees from the NMH can gain access by contacting their Practice Development Department o External applicants can gain access by contacting the Director of the CME. Participants must have read the NICE Clinical Guideline on Intrapartum Care (2007). Complicated Labour: monitoring babies in labour pg Number of participants : Maximum 30 Target Audience: Midwives and Obstetricians Programme Approved: Category 1 Approval Approving Body: An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann Continuing al Units: 7 Programme Facilitators: Research Fellow TCD, Neonatal Course Coordinator CME, Clinical Skills Facilitators, CMM3 s, Clinical Risk Managers from the NMH, the Rotunda and the CWIUH Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 23 rd January hrs 17 th April 2013 Rotunda hrs 11 th September hrs th November hrs 42

44 Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Workshop Time Topic Presenter: To Be Arranged Introduction Introduction & Brief History, Rationale for FHR Monitoring Anatomy & Physiology Current Evidence Fetal Monitoring in Practice FHR Features & Classification Documentation Coffee Acid Base Balance Litigation & Documentation MCQ Exam Lunch Workshop Evaluation Certificates 43

45 Breast Feeding Refresher Programme Programme Aim: To provide an update in breastfeeding management for health professionals who have contact with pregnant women and their new born infants. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will be able to: Use communication skills to talk with pregnant women, mothers and co-workers. Practice the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and abide by the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Discuss with a pregnant woman the importance of breastfeeding and outline practices that support the initiation of breastfeeding. Facilitate skin-to-skin contact and early initiation of breastfeeding. Assist a mother to learn the skills of positioning and attaching her baby as well as the skill of hand expression. Discuss with a mother how to find support for breastfeeding after discharge from hospital. Outline what discussion and information is required by a woman who is not breastfeeding and to whom to refer this woman for further assistance with feeding her baby. Identify practices that support and those that interfere with breastfeeding. Identifying ways of supporting and working with co-workers to highlight barriers to breastfeeding and seek ways to overcome these barriers. Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Discussions, Workshop, Skills Assessment: None Programme Prerequisites: None Number of participants : Maximum 21 Target Audience: Multidiscipline Programme Approved: No Programme Facilitators: Breast Feeding Coordinators from the NMH, the Rotunda and the CWIUH Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 30 th January hrs 12 th June hrs 18 th September 2013 Rotunda hrs 20 th November hrs 44

46 Breastfeeding Refresher Programme Time Topic Introduction. Aims & Objectives Baby Friendly Initiative /10 steps Step 1 & 2 Discussion: Policy/Training Step 3. Discussion Information for Pregnant Women Antenatal checklist Step 6. Discussion Code of Marketing Discussion: No breast milk substitutes unless medically indicated Coffee Step 4.Initiation of Breastfeeding Skin to Skin Contact(18 Mins) Skin to skin in the 1 st hour, Practical advice for staff Teaching Breastfeeding Skills (DVD) Group Activity/workshop Assist with initiation Position and Attachment Observation of feed Biological Nurturing Addressing Clinical issues from participants Lunch Breast feeding Challenges Latching problems Jaundice Unsettled baby Late preterm Flat & Inverted Nipples Sore nipples/sore Breasts Mastitis Weight loss Step 5. Expressing breast Milk/NICU, Storage Local Practices/Family Centred care Step 7, 8 & 9 Discussion on Rooming in, Demand feeding, No artificial teats, soothers to breastfeeding infants Step 10 Discussion Discharge planning Criteria for Early Discharge Support groups, Appropriate referrals, Referral form, Safety net 45 policy on post discharge follow up Addressing needs of mothers who are artificially feeding Evaluations, Presentation of Certificates.

47 Management Skills Programme (FETAC Level 6) 3 Day Programme Programme Aim: To enable participants to develop skills required to be a personally effective as a manger and have the ability to lead and enhance team performance and manage employee performance. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipate that the participant will: Have an understanding of the importance of managing effectively in today s work environment Know what makes a good manager/leader Be aware of their leadership style and capability Know how to motivate and lead a team Know how to manage poor performance and recognise good performance Understand team dynamics and how to manage team conflict Be aware of organisational cultural and how to effectively implement change Be aware of typical health service policies and procedures and their implementation o Attendance management o Dignity at work o Grievance and discipline o Trust in care Know how to think differently about managing their resources Understand how to be more personally effective through the use of o Time management techniques o Delegation o Managing personal stress Mode of Delivery: Short lectures, Facilitated discussions, Case studies, Group activities, Role-play. Assessment: 2,500 word reflective assignment Programme Prerequisites: None Number of participants : Maximum 20 Target Audience: CMM2s and CMM1s Programme Accredited: Yes Accrediting Body: FETAC Award: Fetal Level 6 Certificate in Management Skills Programme Facilitators: Health Management Institute of Ireland Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 4 th, 5 th, 11th February hrs 46

48 Perineal Repair Workshop Programme Aim: To equip midwives with the knowledge and skill for them to proceed to gain competence or remain competence in perineal repair. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipate that the participant will: Recall the anatomy and physiology and the functions of the pelvic floor Be able to summarise the evidence in relation to: o protecting the perineum o use of episiotomy o suturing techniques and materials used Be able to appropriately classify perineal trauma Have had an opportunity to practice the skill of perineal repair in a simulated setting Mode of Delivery: Blended learning approach o On line presentation on anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor including an interactive quiz. o Presentation o Discussion o DVD o Skills practice Programme Prerequisites: Participants must have completed the online component of this programme by logging onto Moodle of the CME website. Passwords obtained in advance by contacting Triona Cowman at tcowman@coombe.ie Programme Approved: No Number of participants : Maximum 15 Target Audience: Midwives and Obstetricians Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 6 th February hrs 4 th June hrs 16 th October hrs 47

49 Venepuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: Skills Demonstration and Practice Session Programme Aim: To provide evidence based knowledge and skills to proceed to gain competence in venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the participant will: Be able to identify the anatomical structures and appropriate choice of sites applicable to venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation Critically analyse Recall the anatomy and physiology and the functions of the pelvic floor Be able to summarise the evidence in relation to: o protecting the perineum o use of episiotomy o suturing techniques and materials used Be able to appropriately classify perineal trauma Have had an opportunity to practice the skill of perineal repair in a simulated setting Mode of Delivery: Blended learning approach o On line theoretical and self- assessment component, Skills demonstration and practice Programme Prerequisites: Participants must have completed the online theoretical component available on-line at and undertake the online self-assessment test. Evidence of completion and a pass is required prior to attending the Venepuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Skills workshop (Bring printed score sheet to the workshop) Assessment: On line self-assessment MCQ Exam Participants will proceed to successfully complete supervised practice and final competence assessment in the clinical setting within a 12 week timeframe Number of participants : Maximum 10 Target Audience: Midwives and Nurses Programme Approved: No Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 1 st March hrs 7 th June hrs 18 th October hrs 48

50 Neonatal update for Midwives Programme Aim: To provide the registered Midwife with an update on neonatal conditions encountered whilst caring for the infant on the delivery suite/ post natal ward, highlighting innovative therapies and the latest evidence in relation to best practice. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that participants will be able to: Discuss the current evidence in relation to neonatal issues/ conditions relevant to them For example: Glycaemic control: Appreciate the importance of a normal glucose level Identify the infant at risk for hypoglycaemia Recognise the signs associated with a low blood sugar level Discuss the management of a baby with a low serum glucose Thermoregulation: Discuss the importance of thermoregulation in post natal care Define Neutral thermal environment Outline ways in which a baby loses heat Discuss the consequences of hypothermia Describe how the midwife may support thermoregulation Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Discussions Target Audience: Registered Midwives working in the Delivery Suite /Postnatal wards / on rotation Number of participants : Maximum 20 Programme Approved: Category 1 Approval Approving Body: An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann Continuing al Units: 7 Programme Coordinator: Trish O Hara Date Venue Duration 14 th February hrs 21 st May hrs 14 h November hrs 49

51 Neonatal update for Midwives Time Topic Presenter: To be Arranged hrs hrs Introduction Thermal management: Practice issues hrs hrs Orogastric / bottle feeding Calculating fluid requirements Weight gain Breastfeeding the small baby Coffee hrs hrs Seizure activity versus jitteriness in the newborn Hypoglycaemia: Practice Issues Neonatal Sepsis: Recognising the sick infant in the PNW your management hrs Questions/ Answers Evaluation and Feedback *Timetable subject to change 50

52 Bereavement Study Day Programme Aim: This workshop/study day is designed to support midwives and neonatal nurses in meeting the challenge of providing high quality bereavement care, focusing on cultural diversity, physical and emotional care of families, follow up support within the community. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the participant will: Be familiar with spiritual care and diversity. Communicate effectively with bereaved families Provide the appropriate pathway of care required Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team when dealing with bereavement Guide families to available follow up supports Mode of Delivery: Presentations, Experiential group work Assessment: No Programme Prerequisites: None Number of Participants : Maximum 30 Target Audience: Multidiscipline Programme Approved: Category 1 Approval Approving Body: An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na héireann Continuing Units: 6.5 Programme Facilitators: Clinical Midwife Specialists, Bereavement Support Midwives and Chaplains from the NMH, the Rotunda and the CWIUH Programme Coordinator: Triona Cowman Date Venue Duration 19 th February hrs 5 th June 2013 Rotunda hrs 17 th September hrs 51