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Location
Venue: UM Bannatyne: Brodie Centre: Room-000, Clinical Learning & Simulation Facility
UM Bannatyne: Brodie Centre: Room-000, Clinical Learning & Simulation Facility
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*Cancelled* ACoRN Program – August 25, 2025
What is ACoRN?
The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian Program designed to teach neonatal stabilization, support the multidisciplinary team, and identify and care for babies who become unwell or are at risk of becoming unwell in the first few hours or days after birth and, where necessary, preparation for transport to a referral facility
ACoRN introduces knowledge and skills sequentially, using a case-based approach. It is designed to be useful regardless of a condition’s complexity or how frequently a practitioner is called upon to manage specific conditions.
Program overview
**** Participants must complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course at a provider level before taking this course. ****
ACoRN uses a logical and systematic approach, as well as innovative learning tools and decision-making algorithms to:
- Gather and organize information
- Establish priorities
- Intervene appropriately
Course Cost: $395 (Price includes ACoRN Online Exam and ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates)
Details:
After registering, you will receive an email containing a code and directions to access the online exam.
Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:
- More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
- Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.
Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.
The key components of the ACoRN Education Program are:
- The ACoRN Textbook and ACoRN Online Exam (exam included in course cost)
- Interactive workshop and ACoRN Essential Guide
- Evaluation: Learners, organization, clinical outcomes.
- National and regional approach.
The ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates will be available at the workshop and are included in the course cost.
The ACoRN workshop is an interactive session that utilizes a skill-based, tool-based, case-based approach to learning. Simulations are an integral component of the workshop.
Preparation for the Workshop:
The ACoRN Textbook, 2nd Edition A resource and learning tool for health care professionals (recommended but not mandatory). No need to memorize.
ACoRN Essential Guide (for providers) Optional
A learning tool for ACoRN providers and a companion guide to the ACoRN Textbook.
ACoRN Online Exam To be completed prior to participating in an ACoRN course.
Agenda TBA
Credits
Please click on the link to view study credits for this program
https://cps.ca/en/acorn/continuing-education-credits-acorn
All listed information is from the ACoRN CPS website.
