Course Description:

This quarterly series is designed for interprofessional members of the pediatric transport team to enhance their knowledge in critical care transport. Each session will cover a range of topics, including advanced airway management, pediatric trauma care, and neonatal resuscitation. Participants will review the latest evidence-based practices, engage in case studies, and interactive discussions led by experienced instructors. This series aims to ensure that all team members are up to date with the latest best practices and protocols in pediatric transport.

Learning Objectives:

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

• Describe the assessment and stabilization of critically ill pediatric patients in preparation for transport.
• Recognize potential problems in pediatric patients during transport and describe appropriate interventions for each quarterly topic.

Target Audience:

Interprofessional Clinicians / Nurses/ Respiratory Therapists / Emergency Medical Technicians 

Course Director:

Timothy McCormick BSN, RN at [email protected]

Course Planners:

Colleen Maceyak RT at [email protected]

Dr. Marcella Escoto, DO at [email protected]

John Visokay, DNP at [email protected]

Accreditation Statement: 

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. Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education: Provider #50-1428. This course is approved activity for 1.0 contact hour.  

Paramedics

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

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 Florida Board of Nursing contact hours.

Financial Disclosures: All relevant Financial Relationships have been mitigated.