Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course

1800 Orleans Street,Baltimore MD 21287

12 March, 2022

Description

The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course brought to you by the team at Johns Hopkins Hospital Lineline This will be a Hybrid one day Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course offered by the highly experienced team from Johns Hopkins Hospital Lifeline. The experienced instructors from Lifeline will take you through the completion of your EPC course with interactive simulation and evidenced based discussion about the latest in care of the sick and injured child As a part of your registration for this class you will receive a key to be used to complete the required distance learning modules prior to attending the in-person portion of the course. The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course 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 to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of the most common critical pediatric emergency issues, and critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients. Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a tool to help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients. The importance of family-centered care. Understanding and communicating with children. Airway management, breathing and oxygenation. Cardiac emergencies. Recognizing child abuse and neglect. Hypoperfusion and shock. Newborn resuscitation. EPC is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.