Pediatric Emergencies: For School Nurses & Out-of-Hospital Providers: Part 2
Injuries, Illnesses, and more
100% Online - Access provided for 5 days; you have 5 days to complete this one day program.
This is a video-led lecture recorded at one of our Live Pediatric Emergency Programs.
REFRESHED, ENLIGHTENED, and Attend this live seminar and leave CONFIDENT, as you will:
- Learn, enhance, and sharpen your assessment skills!
- Learn practical tools and tips to use on your next patient emergency!
- Learn how to: effectively communicate, transfer, and document emergencies!
- Network with peers, exchange ideas, and extinguish concerns!
Description: This workshop extends beyond the Pediatric Emergencies Part I presentation; including more emergencies, diagnosis, a discussion of legal concepts, hands-on live assessment, documentation pitfalls, legally defensible documentation tips, and more! This is part two of a multi-part workshop, primarily covering emergencies & pediatric problems for those who work in the out-of-hospital environment. This presentation has been carefully created without any duplicate content from other modules in this series; moreover, participants do not need to have attended Part I to attend this module! See the next page for an outline of topics. Visit our website for more information.
Audience: School Nurses, EMTs/Paramedics, Athletic Trainers, Student Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians’ Assistants, Day Care Center Providers, Patient Care Technicians, and many more…
Contact Hours: 8 Nursing Contact Hours are awarded (see the disclaimer below for other professions).
*Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for 8 Contact Hours.
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Content/Agenda/Outline (times are approximated; order of presentation may change) SCROLL DOWN FOR DATES, VENUES, REGISTRATION
Topic/Content/Discussion
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Program Begins: Welcome, Introductions, Disclaimers, Contact Hours, Agenda/Overview
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Assessment & Triage: A valuable Tool & Framework
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General Appearance: First impressions
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Head & Neck: Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Dental
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Trauma: Hemorrhage, Head/Spinal Cord, Maxillofacial, Wounds (expanded), Fractures, Sprains, Strains
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Morning Break
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Legal Discussion (not State-specific)
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Environmental Emergencies: Drowning/Submersion, Heat-Related, Cold Related, Bites/Stings
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Chest: Pulmonary, Cardiac, Lymphatics
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Lunch (on your own) (60 minutes)
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GI/GU/Pelvis/OB/GYN: Gastrointestinal – Issues (Pain, Acute, Chronic), Genitourinary – Issues (Trauma, UTI), OB/GYN emergencies (Pregnancy, Neonatal, Delivery!)
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Extremities: Orthopedic Injuries
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Neuro: Neurological Exam & Headaches
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Psychosocial/Behavioral/Abuse/Neglect: Acute Stress Disorder vs. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide Prevention, Abuse/Violent Behavior (Safety Tips), Teen Dating/Sexual Abuse, Bullying/Incivility, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and more
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Afternoon Break
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IMMEDIATE 911 (Emergencies common w/ adults): CVA, AMI, Chest Pain, SOB (non-resolving per ECP), Massive Trauma, Life-Threatening Condition (Medical or Trauma)
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Q&A
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Evaluations
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Adjourn
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