Scheduled In-House Courses

Course	Venue	Target group	Course outline	Course Director-Leader	TD Coordinator
A.C.L.S. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course   3 days (24 hrs)	Training Directorate SQUH.	This course is mandatory for all clinical and paramedical staff in the Hospital working in acute clinical settings. Open to external participants	This course follows the recommended international standards for Advanced Cardiac Life Support last updated in December 2005. A course book (AHA ACLS Text book & CD for Health Care providers) must be purchased from the Training Directorate and reviewed prior attending the course. The price includes issue of a ACLS pocket card. Staff who are not working in acute settings must attend a full ACLS Provider Course every second year to keep ACLS provider status. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Daniel Ogunjumo, Consultant, A&E Department, SQUH	Ms.  Barbara Hall , Training Directorate Ext 4056
A.C.L.S Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Re-certification for the Experienced Provider 1 day -(6hrs)	Training Directorate. SQUH.	SQUH staff who have passed the ALCS Provider Course and are due for re-certification.	All participants attending update the course must have previously passed the ACLS Provider course. The re-certification reviewing and testing the skills in Adult, Pediatric CPR & AED skills, Airway management and mega code. Re-certification in ACLS is due every second year. This course is open to external experienced ACLS providers. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Rajini Kausalya, Registrar, Anaesthesia Department	Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate, Ext 4056
B.L.S. Basic Life Support  Provider Course  ( 1 day -7hrs)	Training Directorate. SQUH.	This course is mandatory for all clinical and paramedical staff in the Hospital. Open to external participants.	This course follows the recommended international standards for Basic Life Support. The Provider Course consists of 3 modules – Module 1-Adult CPR; Module II-Pediatric CPR & Module III-AED. A course book (AHA BLS Text book & CD for Health Care providers) should be purchased (R.O 6.500) from the Training Directorate and reviewed prior attending the course. The price includes issue of a CPR pocket card. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Rajini Kausalya, Registrar, Anaesthesia Department, SQUH	Ms. Kirsten Rude, Training Directorate Ext 4054
B.L.S. Basic Life Support  Provider Course Re-certification 1 day -(6hrs)	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	SQUH staff who have passed the Basic Life Support Provider Course and are due for re-certification.	All participants attending update course must have previously passed the BLS Provider course. The recertification procedure includes watching the CPR video, practicing and testing the skills in Adult, Pediatric CPR & AED skills. Re-certification in BLS is due every second year. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Rajini Kausalya, Registrar, Anaesthesia Department	Ms. Kirsten Rude, Training Directorate, Ext 4054
B.L.S Basic Life Support  Instructor Program  5 days -( 34hrs)	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	Health Care Providers from SQUH or other Health Care Institutions	The course will provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to teach/instruct basic life support effectively. The initial theory part will be conducted in connection with the scheduled Basic Life Support Provider Course and Further observation and assessment will be conducted on same days as BLS Provider courses.  The program is modeled on the AHA format for instructor program. After completion of the initial the instructor should teach minimum 2 courses a year and re-certify as an instructor every second year. The instructor must attend the Instructor re-certification program in the Training Directorate for the candidates. This includes candidates from other Institution, who wish to continue to have instructor status certified by SQUH. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Rajini Kausalya, Registrar, Anaesthesia Department, SQUH	Ms. Kirsten Rude, Training Directorate Ext 4054
P.A.L.S. Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Provider Course   2 days- (16 hrs )	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	This course is mandatory for all doctors and nurses in Child Health Department and in specialized areas caring for children.	This course is conducted according to the Canadian/American Heart Association Standards. It is strongly recommended that a course book be purchased (R.O.15.000) from the Training Directorate when you register for the course. This course is open to external staff. Re-certification - every second year. See program sheet for course dates	Dr.Hussein Al-Kindy  Ext. 4105 Dr. Wafa Ahmed Bashir, Assistant Course Director – Ext. 4121	Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate Ext.4056
P.A.L.S Pediatric Advanced Life Support  Recertification Course 1 day – (8 hours)	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	This course is for the staff who have passed the Pediatric Advanced Life Support course and need to re-certify.	Conducted in conjunction with the PALS Provider Course All participants on this update course must have successfully passed the PALS Provider course on a previous occasion. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Hussein Al-Kindy – Ext. 4105 Dr. Wafa Ahmed Bashir, Assistant Director – Ext. 4121	: Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate Ext.4056.
N.R.P.C Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course  2 days – (16 hrs)	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	Medical and Nursing Staff from Obstetrics, Delivery, Neonatal and Pediatric Departments, A&E and ICU.	This course is conducted according to the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Standards.  A course book should be purchased (R.O 20.000 ) from the Training Directorate when you register for the course. You are advised to buy this book to study a month before attendance. Please bring the book with you when you attend the course. Re-certification – every second year. This course is conducted twice a year and is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Zenaida Reyes - Ext 4326 Dr. Carmen Hermencita, Assistant Leader – Ext. 4326	: Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate Ext.4056.
N.R.P Neonatal Resuscitation Provider  Re-certification Course 1 day - (5 hrs )	Training Directorate.  SQUH.	Trained Neonatal Providers requiring updating.	It has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that all Neonatal Providers renew their training as NRP Provider in order to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills in Neonatal Resuscitation. Renewal should be undertaken every two years. Please bring the NNL provider course book when attending the course. This course is open to external staff. See program sheet for course dates	Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate Ext.4056.	Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate Ext.4056.
C.S.S.D Technician Central Sterile Supply Technician Course 1 year	Training Directorate and CSSD of SQUH.	Staff employed in hospitals and sponsored by the authorities. Secondary school graduates. The course is only for Omanis.	This is a one year course covering theory and practice for one year followed by 2-6 weeks of internship according to the needs of the students. The SQUH certificate will be given on successful completion of the course. Practical training rotation in Armed Forces Hospital, Khoula Hospital, Royal Hospital and SQUH. See program sheet for course dates		Ms. Esther B. Hemanalini, Training Directorate, Ext.4054
Pain Management Course   3 days (hrs: 24 )	Training Directorate. SQUH	Nurses and Doctors.	This course is conducted one day a week, for 3 consecutive weeks. Each day is of 8 hours duration. The course emphasizes on concepts of pain and modern approach to pain management. Theoretical presentation is reinforced with video presentation, demonstration and practice. This course is open to external staff.                                            See program sheet for course dates	Mr. Bader Al Mahrouqi, Pain Management Clinical Nurse, 3 Yellow Ward	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext.4086
IV Therapy Course   Intravenous Therapy Course 1 day (hrs :8)	Training Directorate. SQUH	Nurses with no previous experience or practical skills of IV Therapy.	The course reviews and updates  the Management of Cannulation,  IV Therapy and Drug Administration. Principles of Aseptic Technique and Infection Control are also reinforced. Practical skills in intravenous cannulation technique is practiced. Certification of competency is done in the clinical areas. See program sheet for course dates	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext.4086	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext.4086
IV Access and Venepuncture Skills   3 days – (hrs: 18)	Training Directorate. SQUH	5th year Medical Students	Preparation of the medical students for their clinical experience. All 5th year medical students undergo the theoretical and practical training in IV Cannula insertion and Venepuncture skills.  Held once in a year. See program sheet for course dates		Ms Esther B. Hemanalini, TD Directorate, Ext. 4054
IV.Ward Assessor Course   1 day ( hrs: 8)	Training Directorate. SQUH	Senior nurses proficient in IV Therapy with an aptitude for teaching from SQUH and  from other institutions.	The course focuses on  Supervision, Evaluation, Monitoring of IV therapy before they are authorized to function as IV Ward Assessors. The IV. Ward Assessor is responsible for the competency assessment of the nursing staff  in the techniques and skills of IV Therapy. See program sheet for course dates		Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext. 4086
Clinical Skills Acquisition Courses for Fifth Year Medical Students ( Basic Life Support, AED & Aseptic Technique) 3-day course ( hrs18 )	Training Directorate. SQUH	Fifth Year Medical Students	This is a 3-day course comprising Basic Life Support course including AED and Aseptic Technique (practical) included in the students rotation in FAMCO. It is held four times a year. See program sheet for course dates		Ms. Barbara Hall, Training Directorate, Ext. 4056
Wound Care Management Course   1 day ( hrs:8 )	Training Directorate. SQUH	Nurses, Doctors who are involved in wound care	This course is aimed at nurses and doctors who are involved in wound care and treatment of Wounds according to SQUH standards. The content of the course is based on  current evidence and international recommendations. See program sheet for course dates	Dr. Pradeep Chopra, SGY, WCAG chairman Ms. Fatma Al Dhabari, WCNS, 4 Red	Kirsten Rude,Training Directorate, Ext. 4054
Nursing Process Workshop   1day (hrs:8 )	Training Directorate SQUH	Nurses.	This course is designed to educate/reinforce nurses on the utilization of nursing process in delivering evidence based, holistic care to all the clients attending SQUH See program sheet for course dates	Ms. Esther B. Hemanalini, Training Directorate, Ext. 4054	Ms. Esther B. Hemanalini, Training Directoratet, Ext. 4054
Aseptic Technique Ward Assessor’s   1 day ( hrs: 8)	Training Directorate (SQUH	Senior Nurses in SQUH  identified by the Head Nurse.	This course aims at reinforcing aseptic technique in clinical procedures and preparing the assessors to improve the standard of patient care. The focus is on theory and principles of aseptic technique and the role of the assessor. The participants are introduced to the techniques and principles of supervision, assessment and evaluation. See program sheet for course dates	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext 4086.	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext 4086.
Central Venous Access Device   1 day (hrs:6)	Training Directorate SQUH	Nurses caring for patients with Central Venous Access devices	This course provide knowledge and skills for nurses caring for patients with CVAD to ensure safe handling using aseptic technique. The participants will be assessed in the required competencies in the clinical setting. See program sheet for course dates	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext. 4086	Ms. Rachel Rees, Training Directorate, Ext. 4086
Nursing Preceptor Course   2 1/2 day (16hrs)	Training Directorate SQUH	Nurses who is selected to be preceptors for new nursing staff and Nursing Interns.	The course consists of 8 modules (16 hours) The content is focused on important aspects of precepting ie. the preceptor’s role, reflective diary,evaluation,communication, nursing process. See program sheet for course dates	Mr. Bala Marimuttu,HN, PSY	Ms. Kirsten Rude, Training Directorate, Ext. 4054
Typing Course   one hour daily for 3 months	Training Directorate SQUH	Omani staff in SQUH who need typing skills in their job.	This course provides the basic knowledge and skills to staff whose job requires typing skills. Classes are conducted daily for one hour over a period of 3 months. In order to meet the requirement of the individual staff, the course is also offered in less than that period during which classes are conducted daily for two hours. See program sheet for course dates	Mr. P. Samson, Training Directorate, Ext. 1757.	Mr. P. Samson, Training Directorate, Ext. 1757.
Keyboard Skills Training 6 weeks one hour daily	Training Directorate SQUH	All Hospital employees who need keyboard skills in their job	The programme provides basic knowledge and skill in keyboard operation in the most direct and uncomplicated manner. See program sheet for course dates	Mr. P. Samson, Training Directorate, Ext. 1757.	Mr. P. Samson, Training Directorate, Ext. 1757.