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NICU Foundations: Respiratory | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

NICU Foundations: Respiratory

This course provides a foundation for oxygenation and ventilation in the neonatal population. Noninvasive modalities will be reviewed in addition to mechanical ventilation, including conventional and high frequency ventilation. The learner will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge pertaining to x-ray and blood gas interpretation. Specific neonatal respiratory conditions will be reviewed: diaphragmatic hernia, meconium aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, pulmonary hemorrhage, air leaks and apnea of prematurity. Surfactant administration, endotracheal intubation and chest tube management will be reviewed.

North Addition Office Building, Room 3109
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Date: June 16, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NCHNFR21-BRN
Capacity: 15
Waiting list: Yes

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 5.5 contact hours.

Attendees will not receive C.E. credit if they are more than 20 minutes late; no partial credit can be awarded.

Registration

UC Davis Health Employees

Registration Deposit $25
Register

  1. Register through the UC Learning Center.
  2. Call our office at 916-734-9790 to make your $25 deposit by credit card.

Registrations are approved after your deposit is received. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class.

Cancellation must be requested five days before the class date to receive a deposit refund.

Community Registrants

Registration Fee $55
Register

Cancellation must be requested five days prior to class date to receive a full refund. A $25 service fee will be charged after this date.

Coordinator

Kristina Sackrider
Health Professions Education Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.