Initial Assessment and Management of Thoracic Trauma- DENA Chapter Meeting

March 4, 2026

This virtual continuing education program, jointly provided with the Delaware Emergency Nurses Association, offers emergency nurses essential, practical training on caring for trauma patients with thoracic injuries. The session focuses on recognizing life‑threatening conditions quickly and delivering timely, evidence‑based interventions to support safe and effective trauma care.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses, EMS

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Recognize common life‑threatening thoracic injuries in trauma patients.
  • Describe evidence‑based interventions for initial management of thoracic trauma.
  • Apply timely assessment and treatment strategies to support safe trauma care.

You must preregister for this event using the link below


Zoom Registration Link

  • Once you are registered you will receive the link to the live event in your email.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Lisa Lietzke 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.
Course opens: 
02/05/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
03/04/2026 - 7:30pm EST
Event ends: 
03/04/2026 - 8:30pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
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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.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

 

 

 

 

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.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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  • Once you are registered you will receive the link to the live Zoom event in your email.

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