So you want to host a PATC?
What site requirements and considerations are necessary to host a successful PATC? The following list will help you determine whether you can bring PATC to your location.
PATC Site Requirements:
- Significant logistical time requirement.
- Staffed Simulation Center for the third day of the course.
- Access to a minimum of neonatal and pediatric task trainers, as well as two neonatal and two pediatric high-fidelity simulators for testing scenarios and invasive skills labs. A list of task trainers is available from the ASTNA National Office upon request.
- Large Conference/education room with tables/chairs for the first two days of the course.
- 2-3 small breakout rooms for use with small groups throughout the first two days of the course.
- Access to equipment necessary for invasive skills stations and testing simulations. An equipment list is available from the ASTNA National Office if desired.
- Access and ability to arrange hotel rooms for instructors and students at reasonable rates.
- Accessible transportation to the course site from the hotel, if necessary.
- Available audiovisual equipment includes a screen, two LCD PowerPoint projectors, and a podium with a microphone to present PowerPoint presentations.
If the above requirements are obtainable, please contact the National Office to discuss the possibility of hosting a PATC at astna@astna.org.