The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course is a course focused on the care of sick or injured children. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the pathophysiology of the most common pediatric emergency issues. This course stresses critical thinking in emergency situations. The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) is used as in integral part of the course. Individuals benefitting from this course would include any healthcare provider that comes in contact with pediatrics on a frequent basis. These individuals would include EMS personnel, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, etc.
This course requires previous healthcare training.
Course Content:
- Understanding of pediatric patients and behaviors
- Airway and respiratory management
- Cardiac emergencies
- Child abuse and neglect
- Common medical emergencies
- Hypoperfusion and shock
- Resuscitation of newborns and pediatrics
- Trauma
- Special healthcare needs
Approximate Length: 16 hours (Full Course)
Required Student Materials: Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care Revised 1st Edition Student Textbook
Successful performance of both a written exam and a skills exam are required for a completion card.