In 2015-2018 The MEO surveyed the JRMO on their top 10 fears when commencing in paediatrics. One of the major fears was procedural skills within a complex paediatric environment.
In collaboration with medical education, the simulation team and medical experts within RCH, a skills station program was designed to allay these fears and build on the JRMO’s own knowledge, allowing them to access information and practice where they feel gaps exist.
- An eLearn to provide underpinning knowledge.
- A facilitator-led simulated workshop to practice skills in as safe environment and learn “tips and tricks” of the procedure.
- Supervised practice on the ward.
These are the skills stations that have been devised; and fun on a monthly basis.
- IV cannulation
- Lumbar Puncture
- Intraosseous Access (IO)
- SPA eLearn only
Register to attend an Intraosseous (IO) Access Skill Station session. As a pre-requisite, please complete the eLearn module prior to your session.
Register to attend an IV Cannulation Skill Station session. As a pre-requisite, please complete the eLearn module prior to your session.
Register to attend a Lumbar Puncture Skill Station session. As a pre-requisite, please complete the eLearn module prior to your session.
Supervised Lumbar Puncture practice with Catherine Crock in theatre is available to those who have attended the skill station and online module. To book in a theatre session, please email Patricia.Goncalves@rch.org.au directly.
If you are unable to attend your skill station session(s), please email
Angela.Cisternino@rch.org.au