Training Opportunity in Chicago for Families and Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs
This free in-person training will take place Sept. 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago.
A special in-person training program for the families and caregivers of children with complex medical needs is happening on Sept. 24-25 in Chicago.
This free two-day training will take place at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Simulation and Integrative Learning (SAIL) Center on the fifth floor at 1220 S. Wood St. in Chicago.
Families have expressed the need for more support for parents/caregivers of children with complex medical needs. UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children is excited to partner with Almost Home Kids to provide this valuable training opportunity. It will offer essential tools and knowledge to help you in your caregiving journey.
You may attend this training if you:
- Are the parent or caregiver of a child in the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Those Who Are Medically Fragile Technology Dependent (MFTD waiver)
- Have prior experience in caring for a child with a tracheostomy (trach) tube and/or a child with a trach tube and ventilator
- Are able to commit to online learning before the in-person learning days
- Can attend both dates to receive a marked completion of the training
The training will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The in-depth curriculum will include:
- Reducing the risk of infection
- Skin care
- Daily care of the child with a trach and ventilator
- Activity and movement
- Equipment and alarms
- Gastrostomy care and feeding
- Trach basics
- Respiratory assessment and interventions
- Ventilator training with hands-on practice
- Emergency preparedness
- Caregiver resiliency and well-being
- Simulation learning experience
You can also see the Caregiver Simulated Training flyer for more details.
Please sign up online to participate in the training. There is no cost to attend.
For more information, contact Yolanda Rivera, Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Clinical Educator, at connect@almosthomekids.org or (630) 271-9155, ext. 114.