Parents receive extensive training in managing their child’s condition and necessary medical equipment. If a child relies on medical technology, such as a ventilator, our staff engages parents in a thorough program of education - beginning on day one - so parents become confident and adept in all aspects of equipment use, from general operations to cleaning and maintenance.
Parents and family members may receive training in the following areas:
Respiratory Care
- Nebulizer
- Suctioning
- Tracheostomy management and care
- Portable oxygen tanks
- Ventilator management and care
- Pulse oximeter monitoring
Medication Administration
- Appropriate dosing and administration via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous routes
Feeding
- General feeding for infants with special considerations, etc.
- Nasogastric tube insertion, management and care
- Gastrostomy tube management and care
- Jejunostomy tube management and care
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
General Care
- Diapering, bathing, skin care, other activities of daily living
Specialty Care
- Care of central venous lines, mediports, peripherally inserted central lines (PICC)
- Wound Care
- Burn Care
- Using assistive devices such as: wheelchairs, braces, splints, orthotics, walkers
- Helmet fitting
Basic Cardiac Life Support Classes (known as CPR)
Care Seat Installation
