Online - TQM Interprofessional Trauma Series: Pediatric Head Trauma

Overview

Review Dr. Poulos's trauma series lecture, originally presented live at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando on 8/21/24.  This lecture provides an in-depth overview of pediatric head trauma, focusing on the mechanisms, types, and common causes of head trauma in children. Participants will learn to recognize and assess symptoms, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis. The lecture will also cover evidence-based management and treatment strategies, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to provide effective trauma care for pediatric patients.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of head trauma in pediatric patients and understand the importance of timely and
    accurate assessment to guide treatment decisions.
  • Discuss evidence-based management and treatment protocols for pediatric patients with head trauma.
  • Identify appropriate interventions for pediatric patients with head trauma.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Heaven Sippio at heaven.sippio@nemours.org 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    The Nemours Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to participants in Online - TQM Interprofessional Trauma Series: Pediatric Head Trauma. Approval is valid from 1 year 12 months. AAPA reference number: CME-1287537

    This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

    AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
08/21/2024
Course expires: 
08/20/2026
Cost:
$0.00

Faculty

To view the full bio of faculty, please click on their name.

Course Director(s)

Nicholas Poulos, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Kamal Chavda

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jamie Harrison, MSN, RN, CPN, VA-BC, CNML

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brian Kellogg, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Greg Olavarria, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kaden Smith, DMSC, MSPA, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Nicholas Poulos, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Children's Disclosure Policy

Accreditation

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.

Physicians

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the 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 make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    The Nemours Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to participants in Online - TQM Interprofessional Trauma Series: Pediatric Head Trauma. Approval is valid from 1 year 12 months. AAPA reference number: CME-1287537

    This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

    AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

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Price

Cost:
$0.00
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