The course is full. Thank you for your support!
Date: 24 & 25 June 2014 at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Venue:
Lectures: Lecture theatre, G/F, HKEC Training Centre for Clinical Technology and Healthcare Management, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital;
Practical Seminars: Seminar rooms 1 and 2, G/F, HKEC Training Centre for Clinical Technology and Healthcare Management, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Course fee:
Early bird application on or before 30th April 2014: $2,300
On or after 1st May 2014: $2,500
Includes tea and lunch on both days and handouts
Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to Ms Candice Law. 50% of registration fee will be returned for cancellation made on or before 11th May 2014. There will be no refund for cancellation made on or after 12th May 2014.
You are cordially invited to the 6th Critical Care Respiratory Course (CCRC6) to be held on 24 & 25 June 2014 at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
Course Overview and Objectives: Diseases of the respiratory system are very important components of Critical Care Medicine. Nurses and allied health professionals working both inside and outside of the Intensive Care Unit will encounter patients with acute respiratory conditions. This course will lead you through common respiratory problems and emergencies with 6 lectures and 7 hands-on workshops.
At the completion of this course, you will:
- Have an understanding of pulmonary anatomy and physiology;
- Understand and interpret respiratory investigations, including chest X-rays and blood gas;
- Know in greater depths the principles of mechanical ventilation and airway management;
- Learn how to set up and utilize non-invasive and invasive ventilation, monitor and take care of ventilated patients;
- Learn in greater details the management of common acute respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, ARDS, pneumonia and acute pulmonary edema;
- Learn how to care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
Course Consultants:
Dr Lau Chun-Wing, Arthur: Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Dr Lam Sin-Man, Grace: Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Course Directors:
Dr Chang Li-Li: Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Resident Specialist, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Ms Fok See-Kee: Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Course Faculty:
Ms Chiu Mei-Chun Katherine: Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Ms Chun Yuen-Kwan, Emily: Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Mr Yeung Kai-Chung, Jone: Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Mr Mak Hui-Yan, Bob: Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Ms Yeung Mei-Yan: Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Secretary:
Ms Candice Law: Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Speakers:
Dr Yan Wing-Wa: Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Director, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Dr Chan King-Chung, Kenny: Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Dr Chan Yan-Fat, Alfred: Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Anaesthesia & ICU, Tuen Mun Hospital
Dr Yeung Wai-Tak, Alwin: Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine, Ruttonjee Hospital
Dr Leung Yuk-Wah Natalie: Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Resident Specialist, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Dr Chiu Pui Hing, Annie: Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Resident Specialist, Department of Medicine, PYNEH
Ms So Hang-Mui: Nurse Consultant (ICU), Hong Kong East Cluster
Special thanks:
Ms Nora Kwok: Department Operations Manager, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Ms Lau Lan: Ward Manager, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
