Care of the Hospitalized Adult 2
Fall 20208 week online course |
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Delivery Format: Online |
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Course Description
This is the second course in a 4-course not-for-credit Certificate in Hospital & Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners. The certificate builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired through entry to practice education and the acquisition of entry-to-practice competencies. The certificate will equip Nurse Practitioners with the knowledge and tools to confidently assess and develop a treatment plan for the acutely ill adult patient, hospitalized with a broad range of conditions, and facilitate a foundation for advanced nursing care of the ill or critically ill patient.
This 8-week online course consists of 7 weeks of course material; and one week for final short answer exam. Participants will focus on the role of the nurse practitioner in acute care hospital settings and specifically address acute presentations in the following clinical areas: respiratory, renal, fluid and electrolytes, diabetes, acute medical gastroenterological issues, addiction and mental health.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the 4-course certificate program, learners will be able to:
A. Articulate the role and competencies of a Nurse Practitioner working with hospitalized adult patients.
- Discuss key role and scope issues relevant to the NP role in hospitals.
- Identify accountabilities and necessary skills of NPs in the most responsible provider role.
- Demonstrate confidence to practice independently and collaboratively.
B. State the clinical care requirements and management for a wide variety of acute clinical conditions in adult hospitalized patients including the ability to:
- Conduct the appropriate advanced health assessment strategy.
- Identify appropriate differential diagnoses for the presenting problem.
- Recognize red flags and how to triage patients who may require a higher level of care and/or patients that are rapidly deteriorating.
- Identify appropriate diagnostics tests.
- Identify treatment strategies and an evaluation plan.
- Select appropriate technical interventions and treatments, and therapeutic devices.
- Describe indications for necessary consultations and referral.
- Identify strategies for communication at transitions in care and for safe discharge.
- Identify relevant priorities for secondary prevention.
Course Schedule
The course schedule is available as a printable PDF. Updated February 26, 2019.Course Directors
Dawn Tymianski NP-Adult, MN, MA, PhD, CNN(C)
Chief Executive Officer, Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of TorontoMarnee Wilson NP-Adult, MScN, CDE
Practice Leader for Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital
President, Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario,
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of TorontoFaculty
Esmee Carson NP-Adult, MN, CDE
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of NursingKeith Hansen RN(EC), DNP
Nurse Practitioner, Medical and Mental Health Addictions/Pain, St. Michael’s Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of NursingElizabeth Hendron MD, FRCPC
PGY 5 Nephrology
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto,Wiplove Lamba MD, FRCPC, Dip ABAM
Department of Psychiatry, St. Michael’s HospitalThomas Piraino RRT
Clinical Specialist – Mechanical Ventilation
St. Michael’s Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Anesthesia, Division of Critical Medicine, McMaster UniversityAlison Thomas RN(EC), MN, CNeph(C)
Nurse Practitioner, Hemodialysis, St. Michael’s Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of NursingCourse Format
This course is offered as a fully online asynchronous course through the University of Toronto Learning Portal – QUERCUS. Each week, participants will view an e-learning module, review required readings and resources, and actively engage with learning activities that will focus on application of learning. Learning activities and assignments will provide opportunity to apply learnings and receive feedback. Participants can expect to allocate a minimum of 5 hours a week for completion of a module.
Each week will consist of a recorded lecture by faculty who are expert clinicians in their field. Faculty will be available for questions through discussion board during the scheduled week for the module. Each module will focus on one or more health systems or clinical themes, focusing on discussion of the appropriate health assessment, relevant differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, red flags, diagnostics and diagnostic sensitivity/specificity, therapeutic plan of care, selection of appropriate technical interventions and treatments, and indications for referral and/or consultation, considerations in transitions in care/discharge, and relevant role and scope issues. Additional clinical resources will be provided such as clinical practice guidelines, relevant practice standards, and clinical tools for practice. Most weeks will include an application exercise such as a clinical scenario.
Registration Information
Fees
Early Bird price (ends August 30, 2019) $765 + HST Regular price (starting August 31, 2019) $850 + HST U of T Nursing Alumni save 15%* $725 + HST U of T Nursing Adjunct and Status Faculty save 15%*** $725 + HST NPAO Member save 15%**** $725 + HST Site Groups
A group discount rate is available for site groups of three or more people. For details please contact pd.nursing@utoronto.ca.
Please Note
- Refund Policy – To withdraw from the course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca by August 30, 2019. No refunds will be given after this date. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax. As an alternative, a colleague may attend in your place. Please send your substitution request at least 7 days before the course.
- Registration is limited.
- Advanced registration is required. You must register by September 20, 2019.
- U of T Nursing Alumni discount is available to participants who hold a BScN, MN, PMNP Diploma, MScN or PhD from the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
- U of T Nursing Faculty discount is available to participants who hold a current faculty position, a clinical instructor position, an adjunct appointment or a status appointment to the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
- NPAO (Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario) members may register at the NPAO rate which is 15% off the regular rate. Please note, your name will be used to confirm that you are a member of the NPAO.
- Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.
- Course Cancellation Policy – The university reserves the right to cancel courses due to unavailability of instructors, facilities or insufficient enrollment. Decisions on course cancellations are made at least 15 calendar days prior to the course starting date, so early registration is recommended. If you enroll in a course that is subsequently cancelled, you may transfer to another section of that course if an alternative is available; or you may receive a full refund of the fee and tax you paid to the University of Toronto. We are not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you.
Contact Us
Email: pd.nursing@utoronto.ca Website: bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/pd Phone: (416) 978-1784 Address: Centre for Professional Development
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
University of Toronto
155 College Street
Suite 130
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5T 1P8