In-Depth Simulated Training in Chicago for Families and Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs

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This free in-person training will take place Sept. 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago.

Registration is now open for a special in-person training program for the families and caregivers of children with complex medical needs.

This free two-day training will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the University of Illinois Chicago Simulation and Integrative Learning (SAIL) Center on the fifth floor at 1220 S. Wood St. in Chicago.

Families have shared the need for more support for parents/caregivers of children with complex medical needs. We are excited to partner with Almost Home Kids to provide this valuable training opportunity. It will offer essential tools and knowledge to help you in your caregiving journey.

You may attend this training if you:

Are the parent or caregiver of a child in the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Those Who Are Medically Fragile Technology Dependent (MFTD waiver)

Have prior experience in caring for a child with a tracheostomy (trach) tube and/or a child with a trach tube and ventilator

Are able to commit to online learning before the in-person learning days

Can attend both dates to complete the training

The training will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The in-depth curriculum will include:

Reducing the risk of infection

Skin care

Daily care of the child with a tracheostomy and ventilator

Activity and movement

Equipment and alarms

Gastrostomy care and feeding

Tracheostomy basics

Respiratory assessment and interventions

Ventilator training with hands-on practice

Emergency preparedness

Caregiver resiliency and well-being

Simulation learning experience

You can also see the Caregiver Simulated Training flyer for more details.

Please sign up online to participate in the training. There is no cost to attend.

For more information, contact Yolanda Rivera, Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Clinical Educator, at connect@almosthomekids.org or (630) 271-9155, ext. 114.

This training is part of our efforts to use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to improve support and services for families of children with complex medical needs.

Almost Home Kids (AHK) provides a bridge from hospital to home through an innovative community-based care system for children with medical complexities. Its services include:

Responding to the needs of families

Training caregivers

Advocating for accessibility and inclusion

Educating healthcare professionals

Almost Home Kids has locations in Chicago, Naperville and Peoria.