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Pediatric trauma patients present unique assessment and treatment challenges in the prehospital setting. Early recognition of serious injury, timely intervention, and appropriate transport decisions can significantly impact patient outcomes. However, differences in pediatric physiology and the relative infrequency of critical pediatric trauma cases can make assessment and decision-making difficult for even experienced providers.
This activity provides evidence-based approaches to pediatric trauma assessment, shock recognition, management, and triage. Through practical, case-based scenarios, learners will explore structured assessment tools, identify early signs of clinical deterioration, and apply current trauma system principles to support effective care and transport decisions.
Whether you are an EMS clinician, physician, or other healthcare professional involved in emergency pediatric care, this activity will help strengthen your confidence and ability to rapidly recognize and manage pediatric trauma patients in real-world situations.
What You Will Learn
- Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle and trauma-specific ABCDE survey to guide rapid, structured pediatric trauma evaluation.
- Implement evidence-based pediatric trauma management strategies to address common causes of morbidity and mortality.
- Describe the role of regionalized trauma systems in guiding EMS transport to the most appropriate care.
Additional Information
Choose How You Would Like to Receive Credit
This module is available in two formats. Please select the option that best fits your needs:
- 1.0 CAPCE-Advanced Credit (for eligible EMS clinicians)
- 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 1.0 ABP MOC Part2, or a PPN Certificate of Completion (for eligible physicians and all other learners)
Option 1: CAPCE Credit (EMS Clinicians Only)
To earn 1.0 CAPCE-Advanced Credit, you must complete the module through our partner platform (STARS).
- Click the red button below titled Access CAPCE Course in STARS.
- Create an account or log in.
- After creating an account, click Back to Login.
- Log in to enter your license information.
- After viewing the introduction, click Proceed.
- On the home page, scroll down and click PPN to access the module.
- Complete the module, evaluation, and quiz.
If you have questions about CAPCE credit, please request support.
Important: CAPCE credit is only issued through the STARS platform. PPN Learn and the PPN CE do not issue CAPCE credit for this module.
Option 2: CE Credit or PPN Certificate of Completion (Physicians and All Others Audiences)
To earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 1.0 ABP MOC Part2, or a PPN Certificate of Completion, you will complete the learning activity in PPN Learn and claim your credit/certificate through PPN Continuing Education.
Steps to Complete:
- Select the blue Continue button under Enrollment Options below and self-enroll with your PPN Learn account.
- Complete the modules
- Receive the attendance code
- Enter the code at the link provided
- Log in or create an account
- Complete a quiz and an evaluation
- Claim your certificate
Acknowledgements
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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
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Pediatric trauma patients present unique assessment and treatment challenges in the prehospital setting. Early recognition of serious injury, timely intervention, and appropriate transport decisions can significantly impact patient outcomes. However, differences in pediatric physiology and the relative infrequency of critical pediatric trauma cases can make assessment and decision-making difficult for even experienced providers.
This activity provides evidence-based approaches to pediatric trauma assessment, shock recognition, management, and triage. Through practical, case-based scenarios, learners will explore structured assessment tools, identify early signs of clinical deterioration, and apply current trauma system principles to support effective care and transport decisions.
Whether you are an EMS clinician, physician, or other healthcare professional involved in emergency pediatric care, this activity will help strengthen your confidence and ability to rapidly recognize and manage pediatric trauma patients in real-world situations.
What You Will Learn
- Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle and trauma-specific ABCDE survey to guide rapid, structured pediatric trauma evaluation.
- Implement evidence-based pediatric trauma management strategies to address common causes of morbidity and mortality.
- Describe the role of regionalized trauma systems in guiding EMS transport to the most appropriate care.
Additional Information
Choose How You Would Like to Receive Credit
This module is available in two formats. Please select the option that best fits your needs:
- 1.0 CAPCE-Advanced Credit (for eligible EMS clinicians)
- 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 1.0 ABP MOC Part2, or a PPN Certificate of Completion (for eligible physicians and all other learners)
Option 1: CAPCE Credit (EMS Clinicians Only)
To earn 1.0 CAPCE-Advanced Credit, you must complete the module through our partner platform (STARS).
- Click the red button below titled Access CAPCE Course in STARS.
- Create an account or log in.
- After creating an account, click Back to Login.
- Log in to enter your license information.
- After viewing the introduction, click Proceed.
- On the home page, scroll down and click PPN to access the module.
- Complete the module, evaluation, and quiz.
If you have questions about CAPCE credit, please request support.
Important: CAPCE credit is only issued through the STARS platform. PPN Learn and the PPN CE do not issue CAPCE credit for this module.
Option 2: CE Credit or PPN Certificate of Completion (Physicians and All Others Audiences)
To earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 1.0 ABP MOC Part2, or a PPN Certificate of Completion, you will complete the learning activity in PPN Learn and claim your credit/certificate through PPN Continuing Education.
Steps to Complete:
- Select the blue Continue button under Enrollment Options below and self-enroll with your PPN Learn account.
- Complete the modules
- Receive the attendance code
- Enter the code at the link provided
- Log in or create an account
- Complete a quiz and an evaluation
- Claim your certificate
- Enrolled students: 2
- Duration:1 hour
- Available Credit:CE, Certificate of Completion
- Focus Area:Trauma
- Target Audience:EMS Clinicians, Physicians & APPs
- Emergency Management Phase:Preparedness
- Institution:Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center, Pediatric Pandemic Network
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