7th Edition S.T.A.B.L.E. Course

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the 7th Edition S.T.A.B.L.E course is to standardize and improve the post-resuscitation/pre-transport care of sick newborns, reducing mortality and morbidity by training healthcare professionals on critical stabilization parameters using the mnemonic: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support, plus and added Quality Improvement module.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Define the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Review the care of the infant at risk for temperature instability/ hypoglycemia, airway insufficiency and circulatory collapse.
• Evaluate lab work essentials for the high-risk neonate in need of stabilization and transport.
• Discuss supportive care of the family of the infant in need of transport
• Describe the quality improvement process through case study discussion

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Healthcare personnel caring for infants in need of stabilization and transport for advanced care.

COST:

EMT, RT, RN - $110.00 (includes Perquisite FOUNDATIONS online course as well as in class training and instruction).

NP, PA, MD - $120.00 (includes Perquisite FOUNDATIONS online course as well as in class training and instruction).

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Approved for 8 contact hours by the Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #31 UnityPoint Health, Des Moines.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Pre Course Work:

Online Foundations coursework that will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Certificate of completion must by printed off and submitted on the day of class.

Class Day Schedule:

08:15 Sugar and Safe Care Module (120 min)

10:15 Administer and Review – Sugar Module Quiz (15 min)

10:30 Morning Break (10 min)

10:40 Temperature Module (45 min)

11:25 Administer and Review – Temperature Module Quiz (15 min)

11:40 Airway Module (50 min)

12:30 Lunch Break (40 min)

13:10 Airway Module (70 min)

14:20 Administer and Review – Airway Module Quiz (15 min)

14:35 Blood Pressure Module (60 min)

15:35 Administer and Review – Blood Pressure Module Quiz (15 min)

15:50 Afternoon Break (10 min)

16:00 Lab Work Module (30 min)

16:30 Administer and Review – Lab Work Module Quiz (15 min)

16:45 Emotional Support Module + Complete Evaluations (15 min)

17:00 Evaluations/completion

FACULTY & INFORMATION

This course is taught by instructors from Blank Children’s Hospital. Minimum class size is required. Participants must be registered prior to course date.

REFUND POLICY:

Blank Children’s Hospital reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. In this event, you will be notified and your registration fee will be refunded or applied to another class date.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Due to the high demand for this course, a processing fee of $30 will be retained for cancellation less than 5 business days prior to the course.

For more information, please contact Chris Eckhardt, Clinical Education Specialist at chris.eckhardt@unitypoint.org or Deb Willcockson, Community Service Coordinator at deborah.willcockson@unitypoint.org or 515-241-6728 for questions.

Please Note: Courses are open to outside facility participants unless otherwise noted.

Location:

Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children's Hospital Campus

Education and Research Center, Classroom #5 (park in the parking ramp and take the South elevators to Level 1)

1200 Pleasant Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

Directions

The Education & Research Center (ERC) is located on the ground level of the Iowa Methodist Parking Garage. The Iowa Methodist Parking Garage is located on the west side of the Iowa Methodist campus, on the corner of Pleasant St. and 14th Place. We recommend parking in the Iowa Methodist Parking Garage and take the South parking garage elevators to Level 1. After exiting the elevator, you will be in the ERC.