Diploma in Comprehensive Wound Management in Neonatology and Pediatrics

Providing medical care to pediatric and neonatal patients significantly increases the risk of developing skin lesions due to various factors. These factors include the need for mechanical ventilation, the use of life-sustaining medical devices and continuous patient monitoring, the placement of central and peripheral vascular access, the necessary immobilization and continuous sedation, as well as respiratory and hemodynamic instability.

These factors underscore the urgent need to emphasize the importance of preventing skin lesions, given their significant impact on children's quality of life. These lesions cause pain and discomfort, and expose children to a high risk of infections that could lead to potentially irreversible consequences. Furthermore, they result in increased hospital stays and associated costs for healthcare institutions.

The Diploma in Comprehensive Wound Management in Neonatology and Pediatrics consists of five modules, made up of twenty updated topics on skin and wound care in neonatal and pediatric patients.

The purpose of the diploma program is to train students in strategies for the prevention and care of wounds in pediatric and neonatal patients.

Professional nurses, nursing graduates, neonatal or pediatric nursing specialists, third-year nursing students, and doctors.

Address

Ms. Ivana Brunetti

• Specialist in Neonatal Nursing, Universidad Austral.

• Master's degree in Wound Healing, Inter-American Open University.

• Diploma in Patient Safety, Universidad Austral.

• Nurse at the Skin and Wound Care Unit of the Austral University Hospital.

• Lecturer in the Specialist in Neonatal Critical Care program, National University of Tres de Febrero.

Professors

Specialist Daniela Chumbita

• Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care, National University of Tres de Febrero.

• Diploma in Advanced Care and Wound Healing, Inter-American Open University.

• University professor for secondary and higher education levels, Universidad Austral.

• Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Austral University Hospital.

• Teacher of professionalizing practices of the Nursing career of the Center in Training and Health, Pilar branch.

Mg. Militza Fernández Yáñez

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Universidad Austral.

• Specialist and Master in Wound, Stoma and Burn Therapy, Pan-American University, Federal District, Mexico.

Objective

Describe the evidence-based strategies and techniques for injury prevention and wound care in pediatric and neonatal patients.

Specific objectives

Upon completion of the diploma program, the student will be able to:

• Identify the skin characteristics in neonatal and pediatric patients, as well as the risk factors for the development of lesions.

• Implement interventions that promote and maintain skin integrity.

• Recognize different types of wounds and implement appropriate care according to your assessment.

• Identify the various supplies for advanced wound management and apply appropriate handling of them.

Module 1: Generalities of the skin of the neonatal and pediatric patient.

• • Skin assessment.
  • Physiology, functions of the skin, differences with the skin of the adult patient.
  • Vulnerable skin conditions in neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Classification and Assessment of Wounds.

Module 2: Basic concepts of wounds.

• • Stages of the healing process
  • Concept of advanced wound healing.
  • TIMERS Acronym
  • Supplies for skin care and wound treatment in neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Photographic documentation of wounds.

3 Module: Skin care in the hospitalized child.

• • Skin care in the critically ill patient.
  • Skin care in patients with medical devices.
  • Quality and safety for the prevention of skin injuries.
  • Workshop: Analysis of clinical cases.

4 Module: Injuries in the neonatal and pediatric patient.

• • Dermatitis.
  • Extravasation injuries.
  • Injuries related to MARSI and CASI medical adhesives.
  • Pressure injuries.
  • Surgical wounds
  • Burns
  • Epidermolysis bullosa
  • Skin care in the preterm newborn.

Module 5: Ostomies.

• • Definition, Classification, Generalities.
  • Skin care in the ostomy patient.
  • Ostomy supplies for newborns and pediatric patients.

6 Module: 

• • Final Project.
  • Analysis and resolution of clinical cases

Timeline of Advanced Strategies for Skin Care and Wound Treatment in Neonatology and Pediatrics

• Synchronous and asynchronous.
• 10 virtual meetings synchronous the Wednesdays from 17 to 20 pm.
• Asynchronous activity 1 per moduleor that it will take 2 hours to complete.
• Bibliography for required reading that will be uploaded to the platform in advance, which will require a reading time of 4 hours per week.
• Presentation of a final integrative work that will aim to perform the critical analysis and resolution of a clinical case related to skin care.
• Total workload: 150 hours.

• 80% attendance at synchronous virtual classes.
• Evaluation: To obtain the certificate of approval, the student must pass the mandatory activities established in each module and the presentation of a final integrative work.

A certificate issued by the Universidad Austral to the students who meet
with the conditions for approval of the diploma.

Dear Postgraduate Participant, we would like to inform you of the latest updates regarding the tuition policies for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

Due to the complex economic situation in Argentina, the tuition fees for our programs and degrees are adjusted periodically. This is to preserve the academic quality that underpins our value proposition and to meet the University's commitments and obligations. These increases will be based on indicators reported by the Central Bank of Argentina.

Once again, we appreciate the trust you have placed in our University and renew our commitment to providing you with the highest level of training and professional development.

• Payment Policies: The participant must pay or confirm their payment method and/or fee at least 72 hours prior to the start of the activity through the means mentioned in the FEES section.
  • Duty: Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards, Decidir and Mercado Pago.
  • Due to current regulations, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences cannot receive cash. For this reason, only electronic payment methods will be accepted during activity accreditation.
• Cancellation policy prior to the start of the course: Cancellations must be made at least 96 hours in advance through a formal channel by sending an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar placing in the subject REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION – “Name of the Course/Activity” (In the body of the message, you must include your personal information: name and surname, ID number).
• Cancellation policy during the course (not applicable to short courses): The participant must send an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar with the subject line "Withdrawal Request" – "Course/Activity Name" (include your personal information in the body of the message: first and last name, ID). The withdrawal must be sent between the 1st and 10th of the current month. The corresponding fee will be billed and debited starting on the 11th.

• Refund Policy: If you do not participate in the program and/or activity, and do not process the corresponding withdrawal request in a timely manner, no refund requests will be accepted.

• Tuition refund policy: The registration fee serves as a deposit to reserve a place and is non-refundable once paid. If you request to withdraw, your enrollment status for that activity during the current academic period will be considered.

• Partial refund policy: In the event that the student/participant has made the full payment for the course in advance or has made advance payments through open plans:

1. If the activity has not started: You will be able to recover 100% of the advance payments at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
2. If the activity started and progressed to 30% of the total course time: 50% of the advance payments will be refunded at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
3. If the activity progressed more than 30% of the total course time: Advance payments will not be refunded.

• Replacement policy: If the registered person is unable to participate in the program and with prior notice of at least 96 hours before the date of the event, they may transfer their participation to a third party.
• Activities that grant a certificate of participation: The minimum required attendance of 70% of the academic program, its activities, and administrative debt must be met to request the corresponding certification.
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