School Nurse Emergency Care Program (SNECP) - 30 day online access

The Healthcare Training Academy presents:

School Nurse Emergency Care Program (SNECP)

"Empower. Educate. Ensure Safety. Join Our School Nurse Emergency Care Program – Where Every Child's Well-Being Matters!"

Covering 10 Learning Modules, the School Nurse Emergency Care Program is a state-of-the-art training initiative designed to empower school nurses with the knowledge and skills to handle various medical emergencies effectively. The program aims to create a safe and secure learning environment for every child through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.

Key Features

• Benefit from a curriculum crafted by experienced healthcare professionals and educators, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and alignment with the latest industry standards.
• Engage in dynamic and interactive learning experiences, including virtual simulations, case studies, and real-world scenarios, to enhance practical skills and decision-making in emergency situations.
• Special emphasis on pediatric emergency care, providing school nurses with specialized knowledge to address the unique needs of children in diverse medical situations.
• Adapt your learning journey with our flexible modules, allowing school nurses to tailor the program to their specific needs and areas of interest.
• Earn nursing contact hours upon program completion, showcasing your commitment to excellence in emergency care.

"Enroll Today and Be the Guardian of Health and Safety in Your School Community"

Topics Include:

Section 1: Introduction

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the overall course objectives and structure.
2. Acknowledge and adhere to legal and ethical considerations in emergency care.
3. Demonstrate awareness of disclaimers and the importance of following protocols in emergencies.

Objectives:

• 1.1. Describe the key objectives of the course.
• 1.2. Identify legal and ethical considerations relevant to emergency care.
• 1.3. Explain the significance of disclaimers and the importance of protocol adherence in emergency situations.

Section 2: Rapid Pediatric Assessment, Triage, and Tips

Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform a rapid pediatric assessment.
2. Apply triage principles to pediatric emergency scenarios.
3. Implement practical tips for effective pediatric emergency care.

Objectives:

• 2.1. Demonstrate the steps involved in a rapid pediatric assessment.
• 2.2. Apply triage algorithms to prioritize pediatric patients in emergency situations.
• 2.3. Utilize practical tips for enhancing the efficiency and quality of pediatric emergency care.

Section 3: Major Trauma & Minor Injuries

Learning Outcomes:

1. Differentiate between major trauma and minor injuries.
2. Apply appropriate interventions for major trauma and minor injuries.

Objectives:

• 3.1. Identify characteristics and criteria distinguishing major trauma from minor injuries.
• 3.2. Demonstrate proficiency in applying appropriate interventions for major trauma and minor injuries in pediatric patients.

Section 4: Respiratory, Shock, and Neurological Emergencies

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and respond to respiratory emergencies.
2. Identify and manage shock.
3. Understand and address neurological emergencies in pediatric patients.

Objectives:

• 4.1. Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in pediatric patients.
• 4.2. Apply appropriate measures to manage shock in pediatric emergency situations.
• 4.3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in addressing neurological emergencies specific to pediatric care.

Section 5: HEENT & Dental Emergencies

Learning Outcomes:

1. Assess and manage pediatric emergencies related to HEENT.
2. Address dental emergencies in pediatric patients.

Objectives:

• 5.1. Conduct an effective assessment of pediatric emergencies related to the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT).
• 5.2. Implement appropriate interventions for dental emergencies in pediatric patients.

Section 6: GI, GU, OB/GYN, and Environmental Emergencies

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and manage GI emergencies in pediatric patients.
2. Address GU emergencies in pediatric patients.
3. Recognize and respond to OB/GYN emergencies in pediatric patients.
4. Understand and manage environmental emergencies affecting pediatric patients.

Objectives:

• 6.1. Identify signs and symptoms of GI emergencies in pediatric patients.
• 6.2. Implement appropriate measures to address GU emergencies in pediatric patients.
• 6.3. Recognize and respond to OB/GYN emergencies specific to pediatric care.
• 6.4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environmental emergencies in the pediatric population.

Section 7: Sprains, Strains, & Fractures

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and differentiate between sprains, strains, and fractures.
2. Apply appropriate first aid and medical interventions for these injuries in pediatric patients.

Objectives:

• 7.1. Differentiate between the characteristics of sprains, strains, and fractures in pediatric patients.
• 7.2. Apply first aid measures and medical interventions specific to pediatric sprains, strains, and fractures.

Section 8: Psychosocial & Behavioral Concerns

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify psychosocial and behavioral concerns in pediatric emergency situations.
2. Implement appropriate strategies to address psychosocial and behavioral challenges.

Objectives:

• 8.1. Recognize signs of psychosocial and behavioral concerns in pediatric patients during emergencies.
• 8.2. Apply strategies to effectively address psychosocial and behavioral challenges in pediatric emergency care.

Section 9: Medical Emergencies

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and respond to various medical emergencies affecting pediatric patients.
2. Apply appropriate medical interventions for pediatric medical emergencies.

Objectives:

• 9.1. Recognize signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies in pediatric patients.
• 9.2. Apply appropriate medical interventions specific to pediatric medical emergencies.

Section 10: Pediatric Special Needs and Disaster/Mass Casualty

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and address the special needs of pediatric patients in emergency situations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of disaster and mass casualty response specific to pediatric care.

Objectives:

• 10.1. Identify and address the unique needs of pediatric patients with special considerations in emergency care.
• 10.2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to disaster and mass casualty response as it pertains to pediatric patients.

Section 11: Additional Resources, Discussion Forums, and more

Audience: RNs, NPs, LPN/LVNs, PAs, interns, students, and more.

During Registration: You may select a date when you would like your online course to begin at the time of registration.

This course is often attended by RNs, NPs, LPNs, EMTs, and Nursing Students; however, those with a strong command of medical terminology may also attend. 

It is recommended that healthcare professionals take this course.

Those who complete this course will receive continuing nursing education credit CNE (see below). No partial credit is provided for this course. This course is delivered online and must be completed within 30 days of registration. If the course is not completed within that time, no CNE can be issued, as no partial credit is available.

Extending access to this course without payment of a new registration is not possible, as the issuance of a license to our Learning Management System (LMS) requires payment.

This course is taught by expert faculty.

• Tuition: (see next page)

• Textbooks: There are no required textbooks for this course.

There are no course pre-requirements/prerequisites to take this course; however, one must have a strong command of medical terminology.

Continuing Education Credit:   Up to 45.9 hours are awarded upon program completion. 

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for up to 45.9 contact hours.

This course is taught via an online learning management system (LMS) that contains recorded video lectures, forums/discussions, and quizzes to test knowledge. 

Those registering for this course will have 30 days to complete from the registration date. Most complete this course in approximately two weeks. 

Below are a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please email our office if you have any question(s) about this program:  Support@CardiacEd.com 

Q: How can I register my school district nurses for this course?
A: Please click this link to complete a "group sales" request, and we will email you a quote for your group. 

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Q: I was not able to complete the course before the course expired; can you extend my access?
A: Our learning management system is licensed to us from our vendor. They do not permit us to extend access to your account without an additional registration and payemnt. 

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Q: Are the faculty who teach this program nurses?
A: Yes, the faculty teaching this course are nurses and experts in pediatric care. Most currenlty work "at the bedside" (with pediatric patients) and delivery care on a daily basis. 

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Q: Will I be able to access this course from more than one computer?
A: You will only be able to access this program from one computer at a time. If you login from another device, without logging out first from the other device, you risk losing access to your account.

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Q: How do I login to take this program?
A: Visit our homepage, click "My Account" and enter your username (email address) and password to login. Our system will email you a security code for you to enter to gain access to the course. This security code will be emailed to the same email you use as your login. Please ensure to have access to any work emails if taking this course from a non-work location.

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Q: I have completed my online course and I am looking for my course certificate; how can I obtain the certificate for the course?
A: Upon completing the course, and the course evaluation - your certificate will be emailed to you. For a history of certificates in your account (login, per above) and search your course history for your certificate. 

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Q: How often is this course updated?
A: Unless there is an update that requires immediate intergration with this course; this course undergoes updates approximately every 2 - 3 years.  

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Q: Does this course cover CPR/BLS/AED?
A: No, but it does cover concepts to use during a rescucitation event.  

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Q: How long after I register for this course will I have access to it?
A: If you are registering via our website, access will be in your account immeditey after registration.  Note: during registration you can select a start date for the course (i.e. if you're not able to start the course at the time of registration you can enter a date in the future that you would like this course to begin). 

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Q: How was this course developed?
A: The creation of this program is rooted in the extensive input and contributions of our program attendees, expressed through various channels such as our Learning Management System (LMS) chat forums, discussion boards, submitted documents, and feedback from workshop participants. Furthermore, we cite the work of many sources in the development of this course.

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Required Contact Hours Disclaimers:

• Nursing Continuing Education is accepted in ALL states (AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY), except for IA.
• The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflict of interest to disclose. 
• Speakers must provide a balanced and unbiased presentation; the presentation has been reviewed, and any bias, if found, has been eliminated. 
• There is no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship for this program.
• The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. #P295
• Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17561
• Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, AK # 50-24286
• Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC Commission on Accreditation of any commercial products displayed (if any) in conjunction with this program.
• Non-nursing professionals should consult with their respective boards to ensure nursing credit is acceptable for your credential renewal requirements. If you are not a nurse and take this educational credit program, please verify your board's acceptance before registering for this event, as refunds will not be issued.
• All registrations are final. Once purchased, there are no refunds, credits, extensions, or transfers. Please verify you can attend the program before registering with enough time to complete it. 
• Criteria to complete this program: The entire session must be attended to receive nursing continuing education credit.
• ANCC does not permit us to issue contact hours for BLS provider courses, except for BLS Instructor course(s).

HCTA operates as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the inception of this project was made possible through funding from non-governmental sources, donations, contributions from course and workshop participants, and scholarships. It's important to note that the fees paid for the course are not considered profits for our organization. Instead, these funds are utilized for acquiring your license to access the learning management system, providing you with contact hours, and supporting the maintenance of the school nurse program(s) we offer. Should you have a group of nurses interested in participating, feel free to reach out, as we often have the flexibility to procure bulk licenses for your group, along with potential discounts based on group size. It is emphasized that our organization does not derive financial gain from this program.