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Disasters pose unique challenges to the medical care of children, who require specialized treatment due to their physiological differences and heightened vulnerability. Children are not small adults; they have distinct medical and emotional needs that must be addressed in disaster situations. Having the capability to accurately assess and prioritize treatment for pediatric patients can make a life-or-death difference amid restricted resources and unfolding chaos.
This case-based, question-style course offers crucial knowledge and skills, empowering medical professionals to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies in chaotic environments. Participants will have an opportunity to practice what they learn through a number of serious games. Enroll in this 50-minute module now to enhance your ability to safeguard the health and lives of children during disasters, ensuring you are prepared to make decisive, informed, and compassionate interventions when it matters most.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced pediatric triage techniques that ensure the most effective use of limited resources.
- Child-specific emergency medical services protocols for improved outcomes in mass casualties.
Rapid, thorough assessment methods to identify critical interventions for child victims in disaster settings.
Additional Information
Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this activity for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
Joint Accreditation Statement: 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
- Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Enduring ANCC contact hours.
- ABP MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn 1.0 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- PPN: The Pediatric Pandemic Network designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 PPN contact hours.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support: No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.
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Disasters pose unique challenges to the medical care of children, who require specialized treatment due to their physiological differences and heightened vulnerability. Children are not small adults; they have distinct medical and emotional needs that must be addressed in disaster situations. Having the capability to accurately assess and prioritize treatment for pediatric patients can make a life-or-death difference amid restricted resources and unfolding chaos.
This case-based, question-style course offers crucial knowledge and skills, empowering medical professionals to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies in chaotic environments. Participants will have an opportunity to practice what they learn through a number of serious games. Enroll in this 50-minute module now to enhance your ability to safeguard the health and lives of children during disasters, ensuring you are prepared to make decisive, informed, and compassionate interventions when it matters most.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced pediatric triage techniques that ensure the most effective use of limited resources.
- Child-specific emergency medical services protocols for improved outcomes in mass casualties.
Rapid, thorough assessment methods to identify critical interventions for child victims in disaster settings.
Additional Information
Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this activity for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
Joint Accreditation Statement: 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
- Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Enduring ANCC contact hours.
- ABP MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn 1.0 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- PPN: The Pediatric Pandemic Network designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 PPN contact hours.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support: No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.
- Enrolled students: 148
- Duration:1 hour
- Available Credit:CE
- Focus Area:Disaster Management, Infrastructure Failure, Natural Disasters, Severe Weather, Trauma
- Target Audience:EMS Clinicians, Nurses, Physicians & APPs
- Emergency Management Phase:Preparedness, Response
- Institution:Pediatric Pandemic Network, RegionV for Kids
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