Texas Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Education Series
We are excited to announce that the Texas EMS for Children Program (EMSC) is collaborating with the DSHS EMS Trauma Systems Section to continue the Texas Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Education Series. This initiative is endorsed by the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) and is designed to equip prehospital providers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to deliver optimal care for children during emergencies, ultimately reducing rates of morbidity and mortality."
These 1-hour virtual sessions highlight evidence-based or best practice guidelines and resources for adoption in EMS agencies, integrating quality improvement efforts to ensure the highest standards of care.
View the recorded webinars below. The recordings will be posted within a few days of the live webinar. In order to earn the EMS CE, you will need to watch the entire recording and submit the completed assessment and evaluation.
Session 4: Pediatric Multi-Systems Trauma
Session 5: Pediatric Resuscitation: What You Must Know
Session 6: Pediatric Triage Tools for EMS
Session 7: Pediatric Death Declaration and Bereavement
Session 8: Pediatric Disaster Medicine
Session 9: Prehospital Management of Pediatric Seizures
Session 10: CYSHCN: Family Perspectives on Emergency Medical Care
Session 11: Trafficked? The Unexpected Pediatric Patient
Session 12: Recognizing Child Maltreatment
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, this session was not recorded, and the slides will not be available for future viewing. For educational resources, please visit the Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Child Abuse.
Session 13: Small Patients, Big Decisions: Prehospital Pediatric Stroke Management
Session 14: Pediatric DKA: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Session 15: Multi-Systems Trauma
Session 16: Pediatric Drowning
Session 17: Neonatal Resuscitation
Session 19: Pediatric Toxicology: Ingestion/Poisoning
Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series
The Texas Pediatric Readiness Improvement Project is a collaborative effort endorsed by the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Advisory Council to improve pediatric outcomes and support rural trauma centers in meeting the proposed Texas trauma rules slated to become effective in September 2024.
Beginning in January 2024, 1-hour virtual sessions will highlight evidence-based practices and resources for adoption in the emergency department, review standardized simulation cases, and integrate opportunities to engage in pediatric quality improvement efforts.
The education series is available at no cost. Continuing education credits are available for nurses and EMS personnel. Get more information and register.
View the recorded webinars below. The recordings will be posted within a few days of the live webinar and can also be found on the Texas DSHS GETAC Pediatrics Committee webpage, as well as the Texas Emergency Nurses Association webpage.
Session 5 focused on the topic of child maltreatment. In consideration of the sensitivity surrounding this subject matter, the session was not recorded, and the slides will not be made available for future viewing.
Session 1: An Overview of Pediatric Readiness
Session 2: Pediatric Assessment and Triage
Session 3: Respiratory Distress
Session 4: Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Session 6: Pediatric Long Bone Fractures
Session 7: Pediatric Ingestions
Session 8: Pediatric Shock: Recognition and Management
Session 9: Newborn Resuscitation
Session 10: Building Your Pediatric Toolkit
Session 11: Pediatric Abdominal Trauma
Session 12: Pediatric Seizures
Session 13: Upper Airway Obstruction and Anaphylaxis
Session 14: Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Session 15: Abdominal Surgical Emergencies
Session 16: Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation
Session 17: The National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative
Session 18: Safe Sleep and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Session 19: Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
Session 20: Indications for Cross Sectional-Imaging in Pediatric Trauma
Texas EMSC State Partnership On-Site Courses
The Texas EMSC State Partnership works with local regional advisory councils, hospitals, and EMS agencies to bring pediatric continuing education to your community. We have a number of courses and special topics available and will work with your team to customize a pediatric Continuing Education program to fit your needs.
Links to Pediatric Educational Resources
- EMS Education for Pediatric Emergency Physicians
- Emergency Pediatric Care
- National Association of EMS Educators
- Online Training - EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- ReelDx - Online library of real patient video case studies designed to train emergency medical first responders
For More Information
Please contact Sam Vance at 832-824-EMSC (3672) or spvance@bcm.edu