In-person Workshops

The Centre of Excellence in-person workshops combine theoretical content with hands-on skills stations, providing the learner with an opportunity to translate new pediatric knowledge into practice.

The in-person workshops will provide frontline staff with the following:

Hands-on practice using pediatric-size training mannikins, to build knowledge and skills for pediatric care.

Current pediatric best practices, and helpful tricks and tips.

An open learning environment with opportunities to ask questions, connect with other community providers, and share experiences.
An engaging and wholesome learning experience. These competency-based workshops will prepare health care providers with the knowledge and skills required to care for children in the community.

To improve access to education, Kids Come First is pleased to announce that the CHEO Nurse Educator travels throughout the Champlain; making it easier for frontline staff to attend these in-person workshops. After hours sessions can be arranged by special request.

Four locations across the region include Ottawa (CHEO), Cornwall, Kanata, and Pembroke.

Care and Maintenance for NG Tubes and Gastrostomy Tubes

Learning objectives:

Nasogastric Tubes

Introduction to enteral feeding
Review indications for NG Tubes
Demonstrate appropriate technique for NG tube insertion.
Review placement verification of NG tubes
Discuss care of child with NG tube
Review administration of enteral feeds and medications

Gastrostomy Tubes

Introduction to gastrostomy tubes
Review indications and goals for gastrostomy tubes
Discuss management of common stoma issues
Demonstrate management of dislodged/blocked tubes.
Discuss care of children with a gastrostomy tube
Review administration of nutritional formula and medications

The Care and maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes is also available as a 60-minute virtual workshop.

The Care and maintenance of Gastrostomy Tubes is also available as a 90-minute virtual workshop.

Care and Maintenance for Central Venous Access Devices

Learning objectives:

Identify different types of venous access devices.
Review care and management of CVADs including principles of aseptic technique to prevent CLABSIs.
Review CVAD line patency assessment and flushing.
Demonstrate proper technique for CVAD dressing changes. Demonstrate proper technique for CVAD cap changes.

The Care and maintenance of Central Venous Access Devices is also available as a 90-minute virtual workshop.

Tracheostomy – Management and Care

Learning objectives:

Review the anatomy and physiology of a child’s respiratory tract
Identify indications for a tracheostomy
Demonstrate proper care of a patient with a tracheostomy tube
Demonstrated a tracheostomy tube change
Review proper cleaning of tracheostomy tubes and equipment

Invasive Home Ventilation – Management and Care

Learning objectives:

Review relevant anatomy and physiology
Review basic concepts of ventilation
Explore humidity through invasive ventilation
Demonstrate the correct set-up of a mechanical ventilator
Demonstrate appropriate patient care through simulations

Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), Airway Clearance, and Cough Assist

Learning Objectives:

Define non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
Review the indications for NIV in the pediatric population
Demonstrate correct placement of nasal and full-face masks
Demonstrate how to initiate, maintain and discontinue NIV
Identify when airway clearance techniques are required
Demonstrate the use of a suction device for airway clearance
Explain the rationale for, indications for, and proper use of a Cough Assist device
Participate in simulation scenarios using pediatric manikins

Last updated: January 7, 2026