Pediatric Port-A-Cath Class- PR 2025
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.
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:
- Describe key elements in the care and maintenance of a port-a-cath in pediatric patients, identify troubleshooting strategies to manage possible problems with port-a-caths, and demonstrate how to properly access and de-access a port-a-cath
Faculty
Presenter/Content Expert: Noel Brigham, BSN, RN, CPHON, CPN; Registered Nurse MW - Oncology: Pediatric Clinic, Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge, Advocate Health – Midwest
Email: [email protected]
Resource Individual: Kelsey Niketopoulos, MSN, RN, CPHON, CPN; Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Oncology: Pediatric Clinic, Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge, Advocate Health – Midwest
Email: [email protected]
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 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price
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If you have any questions, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]

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