Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E.
Registration for this course has ended.
The S.T.A.B.L.E Cardiac Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. – Cardiac Module provides general guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of neonates with suspected congenital heart disease (CHD). The first portion of the course will focus on the thorough physical exam of a neonate with suspected CHD. The second portion of the course will review presenting features and initial stabilization of the neonate with CHD. This portion of the course will be organized by lesion. Lastly, this course will review the six S.T.A.B.L.E. assessment modules within the context of caring for a neonate with CHD.
Course Objectives
At the end of the class the learner will:
- Describe the physical assessment and differential diagnosis of neonates with suspected congenital heart disease (CHD).
- Discuss the anatomic features, clinical presentation, and initial stabilization of neonates with CHD.
- Identify the modifications in the S.T.A.B.L.E. guidelines that are necessary when caring for neonates with CHD.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for any neonatal or pediatric healthcare provider (physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists) who must identify and care for neonates or infants with congenital heart disease.
Learning Outcomes
Following this course, learners will have increased competence and confidence in their ability to recognize common physical exam findings of neonates with congenital heart disease as well as pre-transport stabilization knowledge and skills.
Credit
6 Nursing Credit Hours
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Successful Completion Requirements to obtain 6 Nursing Contact Hours:
- Live, in-person
- In order to obtain nursing contact hours, you must attend the entire activity and complete the course evaluation.
Financial Relationship Disclosures
No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter/author of the program content.
Conference Cost and Registration
- Lurie Children's employees - Free
- Northwestern Perinatal network participants - $50
- Out of network participants - $100
Note
Pre-registration is required. S.T.A.B.L.E. – Cardiac Student Manual will be available for use during the class and subsequently available for purchase directly from the S.T.A.B.L.E website. The program will include a complete review of material and plenty of question and answer time.
We will not be providing parking reimbursement or food.
Questions?
Please contact Megan Matiasek, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Academic Manager, Advanced Practice Providers and Ambulatory Nursing, Heart Center
T 312.227.4922 | mmatiasek@luriechildrens.org