Educational Resources

Screening tools

The following tools will help you perform pulse oximetry screening, evaluate its results and initiate the appropriate follow-up.

• Screening Algorithm
  • A flowchart representation of the screening algorithm
• Screening Evaluation Chart and Screening Evaluation Chart Greyscale
  • A tool for evaluating pulse oximetry results
• CCHD Decision Pathway
  • A flowchart to assist with the decision making for CCHD screening evaluation
• Screen Positive - Now What?
  • A flow diagram with the recommended management of screen positive results
•  Diagnostic Evaluation Report Form (DERF) and Diagnostic Evaluation Report Form (DERF) Completion Guide
  • The required information collected from submitters after a screen positive result is obtained
• CCHD Fact Sheet 

Training Materials

We encourage you to use the following resources to train staff involved with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening. 

• CCHD e-Learning Module
  • Interactive learning  module about CCHD, screening practices and evaluation of results for first time learners
• CCHD Recertification e-Learning Module
  • Interactive learning module about CCHD pulse oximetry screening, for RECERTIFICATION Purposes
• CCHD Training Presentation
  • PDF slides for training, including rationale for screening, best practice guidelines, evaluation, and practice exercises
• Script for CCHD Training Presentation
  • Talking points to assist in delivering the above training presentation
• Screening Evaluation Practice Sheet
  • List of scenarios to practice evaluation of the CCHD screen
• CCHD Pulse Oximetry Training Quiz and master copy
  • Quiz to accompany the CCHD training presentation
• Suggested Competency Checklist 
  • Suggested method to evaluate staff CCHD pulse ox screening competency
• Crossword puzzle and answer key
  • A resource to enhance familiarity with screening and terminology
• Photo guide for probe application
• Card completion guide
  • Quick reference to completing the Point of Care page of the newborn screening card
• CCHD Documentation and Follow-up presentation
  • PDF slides for documentation and follow-up of CCHD screening results

Other resources

• Carter's CCHD Screen - A video showing a pulse oximetry screen for CCHD
• CCS Statement - Canadian Cardiovascular Society's Position Statement on CCHD Screening
• Canadian Paediatric Society CCHD Pulse Oximetry Screening Position Statement - CPS Position statement on CCHD Pulse Oximetry screening
• Physician Bulletin - A physician to physician letter