Professional Practice Technical Challenges
Heart
Congenital Heart Disease: Atrioventricular Septal Defect - Intensive Course
20-P07
January 1st 2021 - December 31st 2021
COURSE COORDINATORS
Roxane McKay (MD) ,
Robert H. Anderson (MD, PhD)
COURSE PRESENTATION
2021 dates to be announced soon.
The overall goal of this two-day, intensive program is to improve care of patients with atrioventricular septal malformation through better-educated caregivers, who also are stimulated to contribute new knowledge to their specialties. This will be facilitated by transmission of skills and experience vertically from expert to novice; communication among diverse faculty who participate in diagnosis and management of patients with atrioventricular septal defect; and sharing of knowledge among course participants.
Focused and structured presentations from multiple disciplines will cover embryology, anatomy, investigation and treatment of the malformation, including video demonstration of heart specimens and “hands-on” examination of post mortem hearts. The emphasis will be upon optimal care throughout a patient’s lifetime, identifying issues of particular importance in neonates, infants, children, and adults. To replicate clinical practice, attendants will be guided through management of hypothetical cases during skill transfer sessions, applying information which has been presented in the didactic lectures. The course intends to bring senior professionals into contact with junior trainees, fostering opportunities for stimulating exchange of ideas as well as ongoing mentorship.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, basic scientists, hospital administrators and allied health personnel who have a demonstrated interest in congenital heart disease.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES >> KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO DEVELOP
- To acquire knowledge of the morphology of atrioventricular septal defect and terminology to describe it accurately
- To appreciate various professional roles and the value of teamwork that contribute to successful outcomes for patients with atrioventricular septal defect
- To understand surgical techniques, anaesthetic management, and peri-operative care of patients with atrioventricular septal defect, both early and later in life
- To learn how to organize and lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals
- To stimulate interest in research and in the generation of new knowledge in the field of congenital heart disease
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Physicians – completion of basic post-qualification training (“internship”) and, ideally, admission to a fellowship program or appointment to a faculty position. At least 5 years of postgraduate education is desirable.
- Basic scientists – PhD or thesis in progress
- Allied health – basic qualification and credentials to work at advanced level (nurse practitioner, etc.) or 5 years of relevant clinical work experience.
- Hospital administration – senior position, in charge of at least one major specialty and with responsibility for staffing and budget management
