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SCAMPS - Sick Children Acute Multi-Professional Simulation

SCAMPS (Sick Children Acute Multi-Professional Simulation)
(The acutely or critically sick or injured child in the District General Hospital. A team response.
DoH, 2007)
Multidisciplinary training for all those who manage acutely unwell or critically injured children.
A full day of simulated practice at managing paediatric emergencies. Work as part of a team alongside your colleagues in our high fidelity simulation suite - exactly as you do in real life!

Suitable for Paediatricians, Paediatric nurses, A&E doctors and nurses, Recovery nurses, Critical care doctors and nurses, Anaesthetists and ODPs.
Next course : Wednesday 10th July 2013

SCAMPS is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 5 CPD credits

SCAMPS is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 5 CPD credits

Featuring:

  • High fidelity paediatric scenarios commonly encountered in the DGH
  • Delegates perform in their own roles as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Structured debrief on both clinical and human factors, highlighting effective team skills
  • SCAMPS is about learning, not assessment
SCAMPS addresses the Department of Health's recommendation that all personnel involved in the care of the critically sick child in the district general hospital are able to:
  • Recognise the critically sick or injured child
  • Initiate appropriate immediate treatment
  • Work as part of a team
  • Maintain and enhance skills
  • Be aware of issues around safeguarding children
  • Communicate effectively with children and carer
SCAMPS is facilitated by Senior Paediatric nurses, Paediatricians, ODPs and Consultant Anaesthetists from Broomfield and Southend Hospitals.
Course Director: Julie Dibbens, Paediatric Practice Facilitator, Southend Hospital
Register and pay in the Anglia Ruskin store (under Postgraduate Medical Institute Conferences and Events).

Registration fee: Registration fee £100 for doctors; £50 nurses and ODPS.
Refreshments included. Payment by credit card accepted. Confirmation will be sent to you on receipt of your application to attend.

Location: Simulation suite, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Rivermead Campus, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SQ.

Travelling to the Postgraduate Medical Institute: Travelling to the PMI by public transport is strongly advised. We are a ten minute walk from Chelmsford rail and bus stations. If you insist on travelling by car we recommend the Chelmsford Park and Ride scheme. Further travel details and campus maps can be found on the Travelling to Chelmsford page.

For more information please email Katherine Maloney or call 0845 196 4823.
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