Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPCMEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify signs and symptoms of concussions in pediatric patients.
Recognize the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of concussions in pediatric patients.
Recall the complications of concussions in pediatric patients.
Outline:
Section 1: Concussion in Pediatric Patients
Meet Sal
Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion in Youth Sports
Pediatric Concussion Prevention
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Presentation and Diagnosis of Pediatric Concussion
Healthcare Professionals and Implicit Bias in Athletics
Identification and Presentation of Concussions in Children
Evaluating Sal
Assessment and Monitoring
Concussion Diagnosis
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Concussion Management in Pediatric Patients
Concussion Management in Children
CDC Pediatric mTBI Guidelines for Management
The Plan for Sal
Recovery From Concussion
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Concussion Complications and Future of Diagnosis
Complications of Concussion
Repeated Concussions
The Future of Concussion Diagnosis
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: Kimberly Y. Starcher
Kimberly Starcher has 32 years of experience in radiology, specifically diagnostic, mammography, ultrasound, interventional, cardiovascular, and CT scans. Kimberly graduated from Wake Technical Community College, works at trauma centers, and has experience in most radiology modalities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: 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.