7th Perfusionist Training & Learning

Venue: National Heart Centre Singapore Tutorial Room, Level 7 5 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169609
Audience: Healthcare Professionals
Cost: Observational Visit & Main Workshop (21 - 23 March 2025): SGD$950 nett Main Workshop (22 - 23 March 2025): SGD$600 nett

The 7th Perfusionist Training and Learning workshop is finally here! Many of our very own perfusion practice and protocols will be presented and discussed. There will be a new segment of interesting case reports presentation in this year workshop. Each segment will be accompanied with a short duration of sharing from participants on their own perfusion experiences and encounters. Through this interactive exchange of information and knowledge, learning and training can be fulfilling and enriching for everyone. As in previous workshops, there will be high-fidelity simulation training on various scenarios in CPB and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Participants may train and improve their technical and communication skills in managing crisis events in both CPB and ECMO. An optional pre-workshop observational visit on 21 March 2025 will allow pre-registered participants to visit NHCS cardiac operating theatres. Participants will have the opportunity to follow a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) case. Additional fees and entry requirements will be applicable for this observational visit.

Programme - 21 March 2025

0830hr Briefing
0845hr Observation of cardiopulmonary bypass case in NHSC OT

Programme - 22 March 2025

0845hr   Welcome & Introduction Rosemarie Low, Tan Yee Jean
0900hr   Role of perfusion incident reporting in NHCS perfusion practice Yap May Lee
0945hr   Myocardial preservation techniques and methods Chui Kit Yi
1030hr   Tea Break
1100hr   Perfusion drills and dimulation exercise: Practical applications and values Kuah Biang
1145hr Case sharing and discussion I: A case of amniotic fluid embolism requiring venoarterial ECMO Support Anna Catherine Raj
1200hr Case sharing and discussion II: Our experience with Pump Controlled Retrograde Trial Off (PCRTO) from venoarterial ECMO Foo Xue Wei
1215hr Cardiopulmonary bypass at NHCS: Evidenced based perfusion practice Esther James
1300hr Lunch
1400hr Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at NHCS: How far have we come! Teng Siew Yan
1530hr Case sharing and discussion III: 1 Circuit — 3 utilisation for special cases at NHCS Tanee Chan
1545hr Case sharing and discussion IV: Combining ECMO and CPB in 1 — Hybrid circuit at NHCS Tan Yee Jean
1600hr Tea Break
1630hr End

Programme - 23 March 2025

0845hr   Introduction to simulation Anne Hoo
Trainers: Anne Hoo, Esther James, Chui Kit Yi, Cheah Bee Kee
0900hr   Simulation scenario I
0940hr   Simulation scenario II
1020hr   Tea Break
1040hr Simulation scenario III
1120hr Simulation scenario IV
1200hr Simulation scenario V
1240hr Lunch
1330hr Evaluation and Feedback
1400hr End

Registration

Main Workshop (22 - 23 March 2025): SGD$600 nett (Click Here to Register)
Only 12 Slots Available (min 8 to start course)

Observational Visit & Main Workshop (21 - 23 March 2025): SGD$950 nett (Click Here to Register)
Only 4 slots available.

Immunisation requirement: Additional immunisation requirement as below to enter the operating theatre for the observational visit to protect our patients and staff.
If applicant is unable to meet the immunisation requirements, $100 will be refunded and applicant may continue to attend the Main Workshop on 22 - 23 Mar 2025.

Hepatitis B: 3 doses of vaccination AND serological evidence of immunity with anti-HBs concentrations of of ≥10 mIU/mL
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): 2 doses of vaccination for all 3 diseases OR Serological evidence of immunity of all 3 diseases (Rubella >=10 IU/L)
Varicella (VZV): 2 doses of vaccination OR Serological evidence of immunity
Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (TDap): Vaccination taken in the last 10 years. Vaccination has to be valid throughout the attachment period
COVID-19 Vaccination (WHO-EUL approved listing): Vaccination details
Influenza – latest strain (if applicable): Vaccination details

Interested applicants should register and make payment in the link above, then submit the completed immunisation form (downloadable below) together with their vaccination records and serology test results endorsed by a certified physician before 15 January 2025. Detailed instructions will be sent upon successful registration and payment.
Download Immunisation Form Here

CLOSING DATE: 7 February 2025

Terms and conditions

Request for cancellation/replacement must be made in writing to [email protected] by 28 February 2025 and subject to approval. The Organising Committee regrets that requests for cancellation and refund received after this date will not be entertained. All refunds (if applicable) less 50% for administrative charges will be issued after the event. All nomination for replacement should be made in writing to [email protected] by 28 February 2025.

The organiser reserves the right to change event dates, location and programme of the course without penalty. National Heart Centre assumes no liability whatsoever if the event is changed, postponed, or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances that will render the event impracticable or impossible. Unforeseen circumstances include but not limit to Act of God, disaster, civil disturbances, act of terrorism, curtailment on transport facilities or any other emergency or perceived threat.