Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PAHTEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the clinical presentation, risk factors, and diagnostic challenges of pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT) to facilitate early identification and intervention.
Recall on-scene assessment and intervention strategies for pediatric AHT, including primary and secondary surveys, therapeutic communication, and transport considerations.
Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of EMS professionals, including mandatory reporting requirements, proper documentation, and strategies for overcoming barriers to reporting suspected pediatric AHT.
Outline:
Section 1: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Understanding Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Recognizing Pediatric AHT in the Field
Clinical Presentation of Pediatric AHT
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: On-Scene Assessment and Intervention
On-Scene Assessment and Intervention for Pediatric AHT
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
EMS Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Suspected Pediatric AHT
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children’s Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Trisha A. Duerr, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CTRN, NREMT
Mrs. Duerr is a nurse educator and an emergency and critical care transport nurse. She holds certifications in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, and transport nursing. Her emergency experience includes prehospital 911 response, critical care transport, charge nurse, preceptor, trauma care coordinator, clinical educator, and department director. Besides her clinical practice, Mrs. Duerr currently holds two adjunct nursing faculty appointments and serves on her local Critical Incident Stress Management team.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.