Series Summary:

The mission of the NCHF Pediatric Emergency Department is to provide healthcare to children with a high standard of quality and distinction. Collaborate with your ED colleagues in a monthly evidenced based, educational series that addresses topics most relevant to the trauma patients served. This interprofessional activity invites effective speakers to interact with the team in an informal, engaging manner with open discussion, lively presentations, hands-on skills, and equipment pertinent to the monthly topic. Enjoy your meal during the presentation or accompany your team to a nearby venue for the dine portion of the evening, immediately following the presentation. All team members are invited to participate in the series: MD, RN, EMT-P, RT, PCT, and others interested in the session content. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to: 

• review trauma mechanisms related to monthly topic.
• apply evidence and best practice for trauma topic presented each session.
• apply assessment criteria for relevant for topic theme with a high focus on trauma.

Target Audience:

This program is intended for all disciplines of learners who primarily work in the Florida ED: RN, RT, EMT-P, PCT, and APRN. 

Course Director: 

Stephanie Lopez MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN

Course Planners:

Sandra Williams BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CNIV

Veronica Mazurek BSN, RN, CPEN

Rena Zaravinos EMT-P

Mary Meehan, RRT

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

Paramedic

Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Emergency Services to provide paramedic continuing education. Provider #50-1428 has approved for 1.0 contact hours. 

Respiratory Therapist

Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care to provide respiratory continuing education. Provider #50-1428 has approved for 1.0 contact hours.