The Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses
 

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Overview of Programs Number of Program
1) ECG Courses 3-4 per year
2) Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Courses 1 (each module) per year
3) 醫學普通話班 3-4 per year
4) Auscultation Workshop 3-4 per year
5) BLS / ACLS Provider Courses 12-14 per year
6) BLS/ACLS Instructor Course (AHA) Whenever necessary
7) Seminars 5-6 per year

HKACCN 2010 Program Schedule
Program Title /
Specifications of each class
Course Information

1) Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Course

  • 8 Monday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • CNE 16
  • $1600 (member); $2000 (non-member)

Module 1
Mar 1 - Apr 26

  • Respiratory Care

Module 2
Jun 7 - 26 Jul

  • Cardiovascular Care

Module 3
Sep 6 - Oct 25

  • Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care

2) Medical Putonghua Course
  • 10 Tuesday evenings, 6:00-9:00 pm
  • CNE 30
  • $1500 (member); $2000 (non-member)
MPC1: 2 Mar - 11 May
MPC2: 1 Jun - 3 Aug
MPC3: 7 Sep - 9 Nov

Content in each course

  • Pronunciation & phonetics
  • Reading
  • Discussion of daily living
  • Medical Terminology
3) Seminars
  • One Wednesday evening
  • Once every 2 months & Ad Hoc
  • 2-hour seminar each
  • CNE 2
  • $50 (member); $150 (non-member)
Seminar 1 : 24 Feb
Seminar 2 : 28 Apr
Seminar 3 : 30 June **
Seminar 4 : 25 Aug.
Seminar 5 : 27 Oct
Seminar 6 : 29 Dec

**Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with severe respiratory failure.

Topics to be announced later

4) CCM Inter-hospital Grand Round
  • One evening, 2 hours each
  • CNE 2
  • Free of charge (All are welcome)
On ad hoc basis

Joint program between HKACCN & HKSCCM
Venue : Lecture Theatre, M Block, QEH
Date to be announced in due course

5) ECG for Beginners Course
  • 6 Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • CNE 12
  • $1200 (member); $1800 (non-member)

ECG1: 4 Mar - 8 Apr
ECG2: 6 May - 10 Jun
ECG3: 8 Jul - 12 Aug
ECG4: 2 Sep - 14 Oct
ECG5: 4 Nov - 9 Dec

Content in each course

  • Electrocardiophysiology
  • Basic ECG concept
  • Arrhythmias, Blocks
  • AMI & Misc ECG Disorders
  • ECG Exercise
6) Health Assessment Course
  • 8 Friday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • CNE 16
  • $1600 (member); $2000 (non- member)

HA1: May 7, 14, 28
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
Jul 2

HA2 : Oct 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

  • Principles of health Assessment
  • Health assessment of CVS, Respiratory & neurological system as well as the abdomen. Nutritional assessment.
  • Interpretation on ABG, laboratory result, full lead ECG, CXR, CT Brain. Echocardiogram
  • Trauma assessment
7) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course
  • Standard AHA - BLS Course
  • Half-day course
  • CNE 4; CME 2-7
  • $400 (member); $600 (non-member)
  • 5 Jun (Sat)
  • 10 Jul (Sat)
  • 14 Aug (Sat)
  • 11 Sep (Sat)
  • 9 Oct (Sat)
  • 13 Nov (Sat)
  • 11 Dec (Sat)
8) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course
  • Standard AHA - ACLS Course
  • 2-day course
  • CNE 13; CME 5-13
  • $ 1,300 (member); $2500 (non-member)
  • 26-27 Jun (Sat & Sun)
  • 29-30 July (Thur & Fri)
  • 28-29 Aug. (Sat & Sun)
  • 16--17 Sep (Thur & Fri)
  • 23-24 Oct (Sat & Sun)
  • 18-19 Nov (Thur & Fri)
  • 18-19 Dec (Sat & Sun)
For details, please call 2861 2972 (Mr. Leo LAM)
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The Evolution of Stent in Embolization of Cerebral Aneurys
Date : 24 Feb. 2010 (Wed)
Speaker : Dr. Lui Wai Man & Miss Chan Mun Yee Lina
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Course Fee : HK$50 (Member), HK$150 (Non-member)
Language : Cantonese and English (with English Handouts)
Venue : Multi-function Room, Block D, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Enquiry : Mr. Leo LAM (Tel: 28612972)
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ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) Provider Course
Date : 29 & 30-07-2010 (Thur & Fri)
28 & 29-08-2010 (Sat & Sun)
16 & 17-09-2010 (Thur & Fri)
23 & 24-10-2010 (Sat & Sun)
18 & 19-11-2010 (Thur & Fri)
18 &19-12-2010 (Sat & Sun)
Course Content :
  • Adult CPR skills and use of AED
  • Management of 10 core cases related to resuscitation including: Pulseless VT/VF, Asystole, PEA, Bradycardia (Heart Block), Unstable Tachycardia, Stable Tachycardia, Respiratory Arrest, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acute Stroke
Course Length : 0830 – 1630 (2-day programme)
Course Fee : Member: $ 1300
Non-member: $ 2500
Certification : ACLS Provider Card issued by American Heart Association (Valid for 2 years)
Continuing Education Point : CNE: 13
CME: 5 – 13
Enrolment :
  • Please complete the application form and send it together with a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Ltd.
  • Applicants must possess valid BLS qualification and knowledge in electrocardiogram
  • Acceptance letter will be issued via E-mail for collection of course books
  • A stamped return envelope is only required for applicant with no E-mail address
Venue : Applicant will be informed of the training venue when the course schedule is confirmed
(TSK A&E Training Centre / HKACCN Office)
Enquiry : Mr. Leo LAM (Tel: 28612972; Email: hkaccn@yahoo.com.hk)
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Date :

10-07-2010 (Saturday)
14-08-2010 (Saturday)
11-09-2010 (Saturday)
09-10-2010 (Saturday)
13-11-2010 (Saturday)
11-12-2010 (Saturday)

Course Content :
  • CPR skills for victims of all ages (adult, child, infant) according to AHA 2005 CPR Guidelines
  • Ventilation with barrier mask device and BVM device
  • Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Management
Course Length : 0830 – 1300
Course Fee : Member: $ 400
Non-member: $ 600
Certification : BLS Provider Card issued by American Heart Association (Valid for 2 years)
Continuing Education Point : CNE: 4
CME: 2 – 7
Enrolment :
  • Please complete the application form and send it together with a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Ltd.
  • Acceptance letter will be issued via E-mail for collection of course books
  • A stamped return envelope is only required for applicant with no E-mail address
Venue : Applicant will be informed of the training venue when the course schedule is confirmed
(TSK A&E Training Centre / HKACCN Office)
Enquiry : Mr. Leo LAM (Tel: 28612972; Email: hkaccn@yahoo.com.hk)
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ECG Course for Beginners

This ECG course is designed to help frontline nurses understand basic ECG concept and common arrhythmias. All nurses who show interest to ECG are welcome to join this course.

Duration : Total 12 contact hours (2-hour lecture for 6 sessions)
Date and Time : All Thursday evenings for each identical course, 6:30-8:30PM
   
Course No   Date
ECG 2010-1   Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
ECG 2010-2   May 6, 13, 20, 27; Jun 3, 10
ECG 2010-3   Jul 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12
ECG 2010-4   Sep 2, 9, 16, 30; Oct 7, 14
ECG 2010-5   Nov 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec 2, 9
Content :
  • Electrocardiophysiology
  • Basic ECG concept
  • Common arrhythmias
  • Heart Block
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Miscellaneous ECG Disorders
  • Full lead ECG
  • Nursing Management in different types of ECG disorders
  • ECG Exercise
Venue : HKACCN
Rm 501, 5/F Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing experts from critical care areas
Language medium : Both English and Cantonese will be used.
Award : Certificate will be issued for those who have attended all the lectures
and have passed the Quiz (80% attendance is required)
Program Fee : HK$1200 (Member), HK$1800 (Non-member)
Detail information | Application Form

Health Assessment Course
This Health Assessment Courses is designed to help frontline Nurses acquire knowledge about assessing health for critically ill patients.
Session Date Topics
1 07 May 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Principle of health assessment
  • Overview the health assessment for critically ill patient
2 14 May 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Health assessment on Respiratory system
  • Health assessment on Cardiovascular system
3 28 May 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Health assessment of Gastro-intestinal system
  • Nutritional assessment
4 04 June 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Health assessment on the neurological system
5. 11 June 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Laboratory finding interpretation
6. 18 June 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Chest x-ray and CT brain interpretation
7 25 June 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Pain assessment
  • Trauma assessment
8 02 July 2010
(18:30 - 20:30)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Quiz and course evaluation
Duration : 8 Friday evenings (16 hours)
Date and time : Course 1:07 May to 02 July 10, (8 Friday), 18:30-20:30
Course 2 08 Oct. to 26 Nov.10 (8 Friday), 18:30-20:30
Venue : HKACCN office
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing Experts from Critical Care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points). (80% attendance is required)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Detail information | Application Form

醫學普通話班(2010)
課程簡介 : 香港醫療人員與內地醫療人員交流日增,而從內地來港的人士也大幅增加, 需要應用普通話的機會也增多,但p是每位W療人員也講得一口流利普通話,特別是W學名詞,本課程旨在提高W療人員的普通話溝通能力及技巧,特?針對W療人員如W生,護士,物理治師, 及接待員等等
課程特色 : 1. 小組形色,學員有更多機會參與討論及學習
2. 內容豐富,包括:
甲、 基礎拼音,拼讀等
乙、 時事討論
丙、 課本研讀
丁、 日常及W學會話
戊、 W學名詞及詞彙
3. 高效率,短時間內提高溝通能力
上課日期 : MPC 1 : 2 Mar - 11 May 2010
MPC 2 : 1 Jun - 3 Aug 2010
MPC 3 : 7 Sep - 9 Nov 2010
上課時間 : 逄星期二 晚上 6時 至 9時 (10 堂 )
上課地點 : 香港危重病學護士協會 (HKACCN), 香港灣仔道230郃庛菑j廈501室
人數 : 15人
講員 : 劉老師, 前理工大學普通話兼職講師
教學語言 : 普通話為主,輔以廣東話
學費 :

$ 1500 (會員), $2000 (非會員)
包括課本及補充材料

: 出席率達80%,可獲發本會之修讀證明書, (CNE: 30分)
報名及繳費 : 請填妥報名表格,連同劃線支票,親自遞交或郵寄至HKACCN Ltd.
Detail information | Application Form

Elementary Critical Care Nursing Module 1 : Respiratory Care Nursing

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (1 Mar - 26 Apr 2010)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (7 Jun - 26 Jul 2010)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (6 Sep - 25 Oct 2010)
Session   Date (All Mondays)   Topics
1   Mar 1
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Physical assessment of Respiratory system
2   Mar 8
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Basic ABG Interpretation
  • SpO2 & ETCO2 Monitoring
3   Mar 15
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Basic Interpretation of CXR
  • Airway Management
4   Mar 22
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Oxygen & Humidification Therapy
  • Non-invasive Ventilation
5   Mar 29
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Principle of Mechanical Ventilation
6   Apr 12
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Ventilatory Care
7   Apr 19
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Analgesics, Sedatives & Muscle Relaxants
  • Infection Control of Respiratory Disease
8   Apr 26
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Quiz & Evaluation
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 1 Mar - 26 Apr 10, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN Venue
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing Experts from critical care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points) (80% attendance is required)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Convenor : Ms. LAM Chung Ling, NS / ICU / QEH)
Detail information | Application Form

Elementary Critical Care Nursing Module 2 - Cardiovascular Nursing

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (1 Mar - 26 Apr 2010)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (7 Jun - 26 Jul 2010)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (6 Sep - 25 Oct 2010)
Session   Date (All Mondays)   Topics
1   Jun 7
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Physical Assessment of CVS System
2   Jun 14
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Haemodynamic Monitoring
  • Shock & its nursing management
3   Jun 21
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Fluid & Electrolytes
  • Heart Block & Cardiac Pacing
4   Jun 28
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Common Arrhythmias
5   Jul 5
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome & its nursing management
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
6   Jul 12
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Principle of CPR
  • Electricial Therapies
7   Jul 19
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Open Heart Surgery & its post-operative management
  • Common CVS Drugs Used in ICU
8   Jul 26
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Quiz & Evaluation
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 7 Jun - 26 Jul 10, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN office
Rm 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong.
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing Experts from various critical care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points) (80% attendance is required)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Convenor : Ms. Bonnie LAU, APN/ ICU/PWH
Detail information | Application Form

Elementary Critical Care Nursing Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Nursing

This Elementary Critical Care Nursing (ECCN) Series is designed to enable frontline nurses to understand the basic concepts in the monitoring and management of critically ill patients in Critical Care Areas. It consists of 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Respiratory Care Module (1 Mar - 26 Apr 2010)
  • Module 2 : Cardiovascular Care Module (7 Jun - 26 Jul 2010)
  • Module 3 : Reno-Neuro-Trauma Care Module (6 Sep - 25 Oct 2010)
Session   Date (All Mondays)   Topics
1   6 Sep
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Common neurosurgical problems in ICU
  • Neurological monitoring
2   13 Sep
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Head Injury
  • Common Neurosurgery & its post-operative care
3   20 Sep
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Brain stem death & nurse's role
  • Organ donation & nurse's role
4   27 Sep
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Myasthenia Gravis & GBS syndrome
  • Status Epilepticus & Tetanus
5   4 Oct
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
6   11 Oct
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Trauma Care
  • Spinal Care
7   18 Oct
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Care of patients with Severe Burn Injury
  • Care of Burn Wound
8   25 Oct
(6:30 - 8:30 pm)
 
  • Quiz & Evaluation
Duration : 8 Monday evenings ( 16 hours )
Date and Time : Starting from 6 Sep - 25 Oct 10, (8 Mondays), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : HKACCN office
Room 501, 5/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong.
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Capacity : 36
Speakers : Nursing Experts from various critical care areas
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the
lectures and have passed the quiz. (16 CNE Points) (80% attendance is required)
Program Fee : HK$1600 (Member), HK$2000 (Non-member)
Convenor : Kenneth YU, APN / ICU / QMH
Detail information | Application Form

Critical Care Skill Enhancement Workshop

This Critical Care Skill Enhancement (CCSE) Workshop is joint program between the Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses (HKACCN) and the Laerdal China. It is designed to enhance the clinical interpretation skill of nurses who need to take care of critically ill patients.

Time Content
08:30 - 08:35 Program Introduction
08:35 - 09:00 Lecture 1 : Principle of assessing Critically Ill patients (1)
09:00 - 12:00 Workshop 1
  Station 1 : Full lead ECG interpretation
  Station 2 : Laboratory data interpretation
  Station 3 : Ventilator Scenario
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:30 Lecture 2 : Principle of assessing Critically ill patients (2)
13:30 - 16:30 Workshop 2
  Station 1 : CXR & CT Brain interpretation
  Station 2 : Airway management
  Station 3 : Critical Care Scenario
16:30 - 17:00 Written Quiz & Course Evaluation
Program Design : One-day workshop ( 8 hours); Pre-reading materials will be provided.
Date and Time : 19 May 2010 (Wed), 8:30 am - 17:00 pm
Venue : Rm 2, LG2, Princess Margaret Hospital.(Nursing School)
Instructors : HKACCN Trainers
Target Group : Nurses who want to improve their clinical skill for caring critically ill patients
Capacity : 24-30
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of completion will be issued to those who have attended all the
Lectures and workshops, and have passed the quiz. (8 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK$800 (Member), HK$1200 (Non-member)
Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo)
Supported by :

Laerdal China

Application and Payment : Please send your completed application form (with a stamped envelope) to the address below together with a crossed cheque payable to " Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Ltd".
Poster

HKACCN Seminar (2010-1)
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with severe respiratory failure
Speakers : Dr. Yan Wing Wa ( Doctors' perspectives)
Director
Department of Intensive Care
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Ms. So Hang Mui ( Nurses' perspectives)
Nurse Specialist
Department of Intensive Care
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Date and Time : 30 June 2010(Wed), 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue : Multi-function Room, D Block, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Target Group : All nurses are welcome
Language medium : English & Cantonese (with English Handouts)
Award : A certificate of attendance will be issued to those who have attended the Seminar. (2 CNE Points)
Program Fee : HK$50 (Member), HK$150(Non-member)
Enquiry : 2861 2972 (Leo)
Application and Payment : Please send your completed application form (with a stamped envelope) to the address below together with a crossed cheque payable to " Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses Limited".
Poster

 

 

 
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