Objectives

-Discuss trauma growth over the years including number of patients treated, age-specific trends in trauma, and mechanism of injuries and how this has impacted our surgery team. 

-List Trauma Activation criteria at Nemours based on evidence-based practice

-Describe evidence-based treatment for pediatric patients post-injury including head injury management, wound care, and cast care.

-Discuss the importance of education to prevent injuries (i.e.-Car Seat Safety).

Session date: 
04/22/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
10th Floor Auditorium and Microsoft Teams
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  • 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 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
  • 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.

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Speaker(s)

Erin Farkas, MSN, PNP-PC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.