Nationwide Children's EMS Pediatric Education Day

Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center


ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.00 hours), EMS Pediatric (6.00 hours)

Pediatric and neonatal based education specifically tailored to the EMS community, and pre-hospital providers. Topics include seizure management, trauma, neonatal resuscitation, and pediatric assessment skills. Topics are covered by physicians, transport clinicians, and NCH EMS providers.

1. Define child maltreatment and neglect.
2. Describe bruising patterns in pediatric population.
3. Review abusive head trauma in infants.
4. Review steps of managing a delivery and newborn assessment.
5. Identify and treat cardiopulmonary failure in neonate.
6. Review the importance of maternal history.
7. Review current NRP 9th edition guidelines as they pertain to the prehospital provider.
8. Briefly discuss epidemiology of pediatric trauma.
9. Review pediatric trauma assessment.
10. Overview and treatment shock in pediatric trauma.
11. Overview and treatment head injury in pediatric trauma.
12. Define risk factors for pediatric burns.
13. Categorize and define burn injuries.
14. Describe general pediatric burn management.
15. Describe the pathophysiology of epileptic seizures and pseudo seizures.
16. Perform a thorough assessment of a patient exhibiting seizure-like activity.
17. Differentiate between epileptic seizures and pseudo seizures based on assessment findings.
18.    Formulate treatment plans for epileptic seizures, pseudo seizures, and combined presentations.
19. Review pediatric fever parameters and febrile emergencies
20. recognize elements of pediatric assessment

Join us for a dynamic pediatric in-person EMS conference created specifically for prehospital providers dedicated to caring for children in emergency situations. This educational event brings together expert speakers and evidence-based instruction to explore key topics in pediatric emergency care, with a focus on practical application in the prehospital setting. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current best practices, strengthen clinical decision-making skills, and build confidence in the assessment and management of pediatric patients. Through engaging presentations and real-world perspectives, participants will leave better prepared to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to children when it matters most.

 

Topics include
NAT

Pseudo-Seizure vs. Epileptic Seizure

Pediatric Assessment

Neonatal Resuscitation Pre-Hospital

Pediatric Airway

And more..

 

Registration is FREE

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, October 9, 2026

On behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital, we invite you to exhibit on October 9, 2026 at the Nationwide Children's Hospital EMS Pediatric Education Day.   

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the 3-STEP REGISTRATION process listed below.

Step 1: Click "Exhibitor" and then "Exhibit at this Event" and it you will be lead through the registration and payment process.

Step 2: Pay online or send a check to the address listed on the next step (the exhibitor agreement).

Step 3: Once step 1 is complete, please download this exhibitor agreement to complete the registration process and confirm your participation. Once it is filled out and the last page is signed, please email it to [email protected]

** Note: Exhibitors will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, with all of the registration steps completed. 

If you would like, please click here to virtually view our Conference Center space.

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