Head First: Responding to Head and Facial Injuries in Schools

"Head First: Responding to Head and Facial Injuries in Schools" equips school nurses with essential knowledge and practical strategies to assess and manage pediatric head and facial trauma. Led by an experienced pediatric emergency physician, the course emphasizes early recognition, appropriate intervention, and collaboration to ensure student safety when injuries occur. Participants will gain confidence in handling urgent situations while reinforcing best practices in school-based injury response.

Target Audience

Nurses, Academic Professionals and others working with children in community settings as well as those interested in the session topics

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the latest evidence-based research and advancements in pediatric head and facial injuries, applying the most current knowledge and practices in their care for students.
  • Identify key pediatric head and facial injury issues and best practices, addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by school nurses.
  • Apply health measures, empowering them to proactively address pediatric head and facial injuries within the school setting.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Peggy Carter at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

Course opens: 
06/22/2025
Course expires: 
06/22/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
School Health Training Webinar Series

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All relevant Financial Relationships have been mitigated.

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Speaker(s)

Andrea Rivera-Sepulveda, MD, MSc, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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   In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.
 

Nurses

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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