Section outline

    • The goal of the Pediatric Readiness Education Series is to improve the safety and quality of emergency care for children by strengthening the pediatric readiness of ED teams nationwide. The series provides practical, evidence-based education on high-priority pediatric topics aligned with national Pediatric Readiness priorities. Participants learn actionable strategies and tools from national experts to improve assessment, reassessment, decision-making, and team-based care. Ultimately, the series aims to reduce variability in care and support more consistent, timely, and safer outcomes for children in the ED.


      Important Information About Credit & Certificates

      • Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for eligible clinicians. 

      • Participation certificates are also available for learners who are not seeking CE credit.

       

      Important: Watching a video alone does not trigger CE credit or certificates. 

      For each video, you must: 

      • Watch the video on PPN Learn 

      • Go to the learning survey at the end of the video by clicking the button or going to the link 

      • Receive the attendance code 

      • Enter the code at the link provided

      • Log in or create an account 

      • Complete the evaluation

      Each video has its own survey and attendance code.  Your attendance code and next-step instructions will appear at the end of the survey and will also be sent to you by email. 

      If you have questions about credit or certificates, please request support.


      What You Will Learn

      By engaging with this collection of recorded sessions, you will:

      • Apply evidence-based strategies aligned with national Pediatric Readiness priorities to the assessment, management, and reassessment of children presenting with common and high-risk conditions in the emergency department. 
      • Analyze current emergency department workflows and team roles to identify gaps in pediatric readiness and assess opportunities for improvement across disciplines, including nursing, medical, administrative, and PECC roles.
      • Integrate practical tools and expert-recommended approaches from the series into local practice to improve consistency, timeliness, and safety of pediatric emergency care delivery.

      Continuing Education Information

      Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this activity for physicians and nurses. Information regarding continuing education credit and instructions for how to claim credit are provided in the recordings. 

      In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital 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. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

      ACCME: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      ANCC: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 11 Enduring ANCC contact hours.

      Acknowledgements

      A Collaboration of:

      EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

      The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $2.5M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov

      Pediatric Pandemic Network

      The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.

    • Session Information

      Recorded on February 19, 2026

      Learning Objectives
      • Recognize and assess pediatric head trauma by identifying key signs, symptoms, and risk factors that indicate mild, moderate, or severe injury.
      • Apply evidence-based best practices for the management of pediatric head trauma, including diagnostic evaluation, monitoring, and intervention strategies in the emergency department.
      • Evaluate and implement quality measures to ensure consistent, safe, and effective care for pediatric patients with head trauma, emphasizing adherence to guidelines and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Coming Soon, March 2026