EPC-Hybrid Emergency Pediatric Care

Description

EPC focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries, and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field. The course stresses critical thinking skills and provides an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of common pediatric emergencies. The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) is a central tool throughout. Family-centered care is incorporated into all scenarios..

Topics Covered

  • Anatomical and physiological differences in children
  • Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
  • Understanding and communicating with children
  • Airway management, breathing, and oxygenation
  • Cardiac emergencies in pediatrics
  • Newborn resuscitation
  • Hypoperfusion and shock
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Common pediatric medical problems
  • Special medical needs
  • Recognizing child abuse and neglect
  • Family-centered care principles

Learning Objectives

  • Apply trauma principles from the PHTLS curriculum at the first responder level
  • Recognize and control life-threatening hemorrhage
  • Perform basic airway management interventions
  • Conduct systematic patient assessment and communicate findings to incoming EMS

Course At a Glance

  • Provider (16 hours) In Person
  • Hybrid Option Available (8 hours Online, 8 hours In Person)

Target Audience

  • EMTs, Advanced EMT, Advanced EMT-Cardiac, Paramedics, & Nurses

This course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). NAEMT is a CAPCE-accredited education provider. Upon successful completion of this course, eligible EMS practitioners will receive the designated number of CAPCE continuing education contact hours as stated above. CAPCE contact hours are accepted for National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) recertification. For specific credit hour awards, refer to the course completion certificate issued by NAEMT.