Pediatric Port-A-Cath Class - OL and PR 2026
This is a 1-hour class for pediatric nurses that take care of patients with port-a-caths. Please join us for an overview and hands-on demonstration and return demonstration.
This course is being held in person.
Target Audience
This course is intended for pediatric nurses who care for patients with port-a-caths.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- demonstrate how to care for a port-a-cath central line including accessing and de-accessing the port-a-cath, maintenance care, and troubleshooting of the port-a-cath.
Faculty
Speaker(s)/Content Experts:
- Kristina Novak, BSN, RN, CPEN, CPN; Registered Nurse MW - Oncology: Pediatric Clinic, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, email: [email protected]
- Noel Brigham, RN, CPHON, CPN; Registered Nurse MW - Oncology: Pediatric Clinic, Advocate Children’s Hospital, email: [email protected]
Resource Individual:
- Kristine Hoelle, MSN, RN, CPHON, CPN; Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Oncology: Pediatric Clinic, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, email: [email protected] or 41-4227
Disclosure
The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price
How to Register
Click the date/course that you would like to attend to learn more and register.
Participation Options
This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Kristine Hoelle at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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