Unanticipated Decannulation | Emergency Response 2025 (2)

November 7, 2025

This one-hour live course empowers pediatric nurses to respond confidently to unanticipated tracheostomy decannulation emergencies in children. Through realistic simulation, team-based communication practice, and review of pediatric-specific protocols, participants will enhance their ability to assess, intervene, and support resuscitation efforts when needed. The session highlights the nurse’s role in interdisciplinary response and reinforces critical airway safety practices in pediatric care settings.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses in Central Florida 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • demonstration effective teamwork and communication during a medical emergency
  • discuss tracheostomy emergency protocols for accidental decannulation and resuscitation measures

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Melissa Rios at [email protected] or Margie Martin 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: 
11/04/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
11/07/2025 - 9:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/07/2025 - 10:00am EST
Cost:
$0.00

All relevant Financial Relationships have been mitigated.

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Course Director(s)

Melissa Rios

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

Margarita Martin, MSN-Ed, RN, CMSRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

 

 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.

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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