Tips for Successful Presentations

School Emergency Triage Training (S.E.T.T.)

Objectives of the trainer manual

Identify the process of presenting/teaching. Identify methods of preparation for presenting sections. List means of engaging participants. List ways to elicit and respond to questions. Identify individuals / process to engage venues to present. Identify best means and timing of marketing to engage participant

groups. Demonstrate an understanding of required NASN / ANCC forms. Demonstrate understanding of options and differences for NASN

Developed Continuing Education Program / NASN Managed and Locally Managed Programs.

Topics addressed in the sections.

Triage overview / key concepts Triage Algorithms Practicing Triage Triage-Related Psychological Issues Triage Documentation and Transferring Care Building a School First-Aid Team Team Leader Concepts and Safe Movement of Victims Triage Treatment and Rescue Plan Exercises Teaching Triage to School Personnel Regional Considerations

Objectives

Program Goal: School nurse presenters will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide NASN educational programs to school nurses, parents, students, school staff, school administrators and policy makers thereby improving overall school emergency preparedness.

Objectives for Presenters

Demonstrate an understanding of triage principles, methods, steps, and terminology.

Identify triage algorithms and demonstrate how to use them to perform triage.

Describe the professional School Nurse rescuer role including psychological triage, and the role of trained lay rescuers in responding to school emergencies.

Demonstrate ability to create basic treatment and rescue plans for disaster case scenarios.

Identify issues unique to the school setting that may impact outcomes and sustainability of rescue efforts.

Describe strategies to engage team members and enlist sustained administrative support.

Presentation Strategies

Presentation StrategiesOverview

Prepare Yourself

Prepare Your Materials

Give the Presentation

Format

Introduction– Logistics– Dress

Discussion - Content Audience participation Conclusion - recap

Introduction

Attention-getters– Introductions around

What’s in it for me Prove credibility

– Presenter background Explain the day

Logistics

Parking Seating Bathrooms Lectern Sound System Computer and notes Cell Phones/Pagers – OFF

or on silent

Dress

10% above audience Neat Conservative Projects strength and

confidence Comfortable for the

whole day

Discussion

Main points

Arranged logically

Supported with data and citations

Audience Participation

Involve the audience

Ask for experiences

and sharing time

Conclusion

Recap and review information

Memorable statement – call to action – ie., 3-2-1 activity

Materials and Audiovisuals

School Emergency Triage Training (S.E.T.T.)

Materials

Avoid paper shuffle – get organized

Timing– May designate an official timer –

breaks, lunch– Tell audience how long for

breaks

Audio-visuals

Readable – – at least a 28/32 font– easy to read font– 6-7 items per slide

Check all A-V and have back-up assistance

Give the Presentation

School Emergency Triage Training (S.E.T.T.)

Give the Presentation

Be yourself – confident and

competent Get there early and be set before

beginning – may want to check everything the night before

Establish contact with audience Stress the role of the school nurse

to link the workshop with school nursing practice

Give the Presentation

Posture Grunts / syllables Gestures Fidgeting Speak loudly Do not emphasize

errors

Give the Presentation - Questions

Define process

– During the presentation / or– After the presentation / or– Written questions

Listen carefully

Repeat Questions for everyone

Give the Presentation – Facilitate Discussion

Summarize what a participant has said

Give positive feedback on interesting or insightful comments

Show how ideas relate to one another

Stimulate critical thinking

Prepare Yourself

Know your information Know your audience

Give the Presentation Practice/Practice/Practice

Practice 3-6 times Use Rehearse Timings Remember ideas not words Practice from actual notes Confidence and competence

Give the Presentation – Summary - Overview

PREPARE YOURSELF PREPARE YOUR

MATERIALS GIVE THE

PRESENTATION

Presentation Tips

School Emergency Triage Training (S.E.T.T.)

Tips for Successful Presentations

Stay current Use information in the

literature and on web to maintain a knowledge base

You are the expert School personnel look to

you for accurate, current information

Tips and Techniques for Teaching Adults

Independent learners Learners are autonomous and self directed Active learners Take charge of own learning Value life experiences, openness, collaboration,

competence, creativity Experiential learning model

– Experience and experimentation

The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology,2004http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/andragogy/index.htm

Tips and Techniques for Teaching Adults

Use problem oriented instruction– Case studies– Simulations and problem solving groups– Make the instruction relevant to their situation.

Instruction should be about tasks / process not memorization of content.

The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology,2004http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/andragogy/index.htm

Tips and Techniques for Teaching Adults

Instructors - prepare to have ideas and instruction challenged. Don't be afraid to give up control.

Make the environment comfortable and leave time for breaks.

Instructors should use open ended questions to bring out the vast experiences of the adult learners.

The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, 2004 http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/andragogy/index.htm

Tips for Group Activities

Small group activities Specific tasks Time limits Report back Problems and problem

solving

Pretty Picture

A picture can relay the concept of "waterfall and rainbow" much more succinctly than a wordy paragraph.