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ForwardeHomeCare - Trach/Vent Care (2026-2028)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, UW Health Kids, and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin developed eHomeCare course content.
Overview
eHomeCare is an online training program designed to provide comprehensive information for those caring for children with a tracheostomy with/without a ventilator. Learners can use this educational intervention for initial training, an annual review, and as an ongoing resource.
Some Wisconsin ventilator certification programs require eHomeCare as a part of their training; however, on its own, eHomeCare does NOT meet the State of Wisconsin DHS training requirements for licensed healthcare professionals to be certified to care for a ventilator dependent patient in the home.
Practice Gaps and Needs
A growing number of children with tracheostomies with/without a ventilator are being cared for in home and community environments by home care nurses, family members, and caregivers. Despite the increasing population, there is a limited amount of educational resources to support ongoing training. Current programs are out-of-date and not easily accessible, causing a knowledge gap and decreased confidence in caregiving skills.
These engaging modules are available on demand and will help learners to increase their knowledge, competence, and confidence by applying critical thinking skills to day-to-day caregiving and emergency situations. The modules were built on the foundation of the former UW-Madison Pediatric Tracheostomy and Ventilator program and include current best practices.
Target Audience
The target audience for this training program includes nurses working in home-based environments, physicians, respiratory therapists. Students from health professions, family members and caregivers of children with tracheostomies with/without ventilators will also find value from completing this course.
Elements of Competence
This continuing education intervention is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties' areas of patient care and procedural skills, medical knowledge, Institute of Medicine areas of employing evidence-based practice, and the Interprofessional and Nursing area of roles/responsibilities.
Access after Completion
Upon completion of this course, you will have access to it as a reference until the course expiration date.
Learning Objectives
- Describe best practices for providing day-to-day care for children with tracheostomies with/without ventilators in the community
- Explain how to manage emergency situations for children with tracheostomies with/without ventilators in the community
- Report an increase in confidence when caring for children with tracheostomies with/without ventilators in the community
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
Notice Regarding CRCE Credit
CRCE credit has been applied for through the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Please note that AARC does not permit credit to be awarded retroactively for completions prior to official approval. If you require CRCE credit for your licensure/certification, please wait to begin or complete the course until official approval is granted and posted. Please check back later for status updates.
Pediatric Vent Certification and Recertification
For questions related to in-person trainings offered through Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee, contact the educational services team at 800.444.7747 or [email protected]. More information about trainings can be found online at:
CONFERENCES & TRAINING – maxiSHARE.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) gratefully acknowledges financial support from the following companies/organizations:
The University of Wisconsin Foundation, Children's Wisconsin, and Marquette University.
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The eHomeCare Learning Community is where you can find information about additional courses designed to improve the knowledge, skills, and confidence of home care providers caring for children with complex medical needs, including:
- Central Line Care
- Dialysis In Home
- Infection Control
- Setting Boundaries in the Home
- Skin Care
- Range of Motion
- Daily Care Activities for Children
eHomeCare is a partnership between Marquette University College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, UW Health, American Family Children’s Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children.
Course summary
- 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.50 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 3.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Planning Committee
Name | Role | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN | Course Director | Marquette University, College of Nursing |
| Vivek Balasubramaniam, MD | Planning Committee Member | University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Gretchen Cunningham, BS, RRT | Planning Committee Member, Author | UW Health |
| Tyler Engel | Planning Committee Member | Marquette University, College of Nursing |
| Grace Flanagan, RRT | Planning Committee Member, Author | Children’s Wisconsin |
| Jennifer Henningfeld, MD | Planning Committee Member, Author | Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin |
| Holly Jacobson, BS, RRT | Planning Committee Member, Author | Children's Wisconsin |
| Cecilia Lang, MSN, CCRN, PPCNP-BC | Planning Committee Member, Author | Children’s Wisconsin |
| Hara Levy, MD | Planning Committee Member | UW Health |
| Anastasia O'Kane, BSN, RN, CPN | Planning Committee Member, Author | UW Health |
| Cassandra Zavala, RN | Planning Committee Member, Author | Children's Wisconsin |
POLICY ON DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
| Name | Role(s) | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN Marquette University, College of Nursing | Course Director, Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Vivek Balasubramaniam, MD University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Nina Berge, BA, Continuing Education Specialist, UW-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Gretchen Cunningham, BS, RRT UW Health | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Tyler Engel, Project Manager Marquette University, College of Nursing | Planning Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Grace Flanagan, RRT Children’s Wisconsin | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Sue Gaard, MS, RN, Nursing Professional Development Director, UW-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Jennifer Henningfeld, MD Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Holly Jacobson, BS, RRT Children's Wisconsin | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Cecilia Lang, MSN, CCRN, PPCNP-BC Children’s Wisconsin | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Hara Levy, MD UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Tracy Mrochek, MPA, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development Manager, UW-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Anastasia O'Kane, BSN, RN, CPN UW Health | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Rob Poehnelt, BA, Continuing Education Specialist, UW-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Cassandra Zavala, RN Children's Wisconsin | Planning Committee Member, Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Logos | Accreditation Statements |
|---|---|
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.50 ANCC contact hours. | |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .350 CEUs or 3.50 hours. |
Notice Regarding CRCE Credit
CRCE credit has been applied for through the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Please note that AARC does not permit credit to be awarded retroactively for completions prior to official approval. If you require CRCE credit for your licensure/certification, please wait to begin or complete the course until official approval is granted and posted. Please check back later for status updates.
Available Credit
- 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.50 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 3.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Notice Regarding CRCE Credit
CRCE credit has been applied for through the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Please note that AARC does not permit credit to be awarded retroactively for completions prior to official approval. If you require CRCE credit for your licensure/certification, please wait to begin or complete the course until official approval is granted and posted. Please check back later for status updates.
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