Course Description:

This class is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare providers who care for Bariatric surgery patients.  Sensitivity training, explanations of various surgical approaches, dietary needs, and nursing considerations from pre-op to discharge will be discussed during the course of this informative class.

Overall Course Objectives:

1. Explain the various Bariatric surgical procedures.
2. Discuss the nursing considerations of the Bariatric surgery patient.

Registration Deadline: November 13, 2009

AGENDA

7:30 - 8:00: Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 10:00:Surgical Considerations of the Bariatric Patient

   Dr. Jonathan Schoen, MD

• Sensitivity Training
• Surgical Options

10:00 - 10:15: Break

10:15 - 11:00:  Nursing Care and Considerations

   Tom Lenahan RN, CPAN and Paul Sinnott RN, CMSRN

• Nursing considerations during pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases.
• Plan of Care for Bariatric Surgery patients

11:00 – 11:45: Nutritional Support and Management

Lisa Kassel RN, CNSD

• Specific needs for gastric bypass, adjustable lap band, and sleeve gastrectomy patients.
• How and when to advance the diet properly

11:45 - 12:00:Questions and Evaluations

Continuing Education Credit:

3.75 continuing education contact hours will be awarded to nurses who attend this program in its entirety and complete the course evaluation.

Payment Terms – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Payment is due upon registration.  Registrations will not be accepted without payment.  Walk-in registrations may be accepted if the class is not full and will require an additional $10 charge for materials.

***Online registration has been temporarily suspended***

To register with a credit card or pay via check, please click here to download a registration form.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Your tuition minus a $10 processing fee will be refunded if notified in writing 7 days prior to course.  University of Colorado Hospital reserves the right to cancel an offering. A full refund would be made. Tuition cannot be transferred to another course.

Parking Information:

Parking at the Anschutz Medical Campus is limited or by permit only. Parking for this activity is available in the Cheyenne Wells parking lot, located on East 17th Place North of the Leprino Building . Hourly parking rates: $5.00 all day parking maximum. Cash/Coin/Credit Card accepted. Handicapped visitor parking is available in the Cheyenne Wells parking lot.

Parking Map

University  of Colorado Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ’s Commission on Accreditation.