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ForwardPediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium | Glenwood Springs, CO
LIVE OUTREACH IN-PERSON ACTIVITY
Overview and Target Audience
This symposium is for interdisciplinary healthcare team members caring for pediatric patients in an emergency and pre-hospital setting. Current clinical issues and implications for children's health and clinician care delivery are presented and discussed.
This symposium will be held at Valley View Hospital with an in person only attendance option. No virtual links are provided for this event.
Learner Outcomes
After attending this education, learners will:
- Report new knowledge related to evidence-based emergency and trauma care management for pediatric patients.
- Explain pediatric management strategies through case studies.
Objectives
- Describe pediatric assessment tools, appropriate initial interventions and escalation pathways for pediatric patients.
- Discuss initial management of pediatric patients presenting with respiratory distress and failure.
- Identify the clinical presentation of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis and apply evidence‑based principles of initial management, including fluid resuscitation, insulin therapy, and monitoring for complications such as cerebral edema.
- Identify normal vs. concerning injuries in infants and young children.
- Discuss first line management for active seizure activity.
- Describe the assessment and management of pediatric patients with multiple injuries.
- Discuss current trends in pediatric prehospital care and answer questions regarding EMS topics.
- Outline steps in initial evaluation, documentation, and management of child abuse.
- Discuss presentation, evaluation, and management of pediatric sepsis.
- Identify common pitfalls encountered during pediatric airway management.
- Identify key differences in cardiac arrest when etiology is medical or traumatic in nature.
- Recognize the clinical presentation, risk factors, and time sensitive interventions required for prompt management of oncologic emergencies.
- Review pediatric head trauma principles including indications for non-surgical versus surgical management.
- Identify how trauma and stress influence emotion regulation and apply evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, promote safety, and improve patient engagement in care.
- Recognize the unique pathophysiology, acute management, and surgical considerations of crush injuries in pediatric patients.
- Identify the most common neonatal emergencies that present within the first 28 days of life.
- Discuss approach, workup, treatment of interesting pediatric emergency medicine cases.
In collaboration with
Valley View Hospital
Additional Information
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Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
8:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:15 | To Infinity and Beyond: The ABCs of Pediatric Assessment |
9:00 | Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies and Stabilization |
9:45 | Break |
10:00 | High Sugar, High Stakes: Pediatric DKA Recognition and Management |
10:45 | Recognizing Abuse in Trauma and ED Settings |
11:30 | Lunch - on your own |
12:30 p.m. | Seizure Management in the Emergency Setting |
1:15 | Pediatric Polytrauma |
2:00 | Break |
2:15 | Breakout Session 1 – Choose one to attend EMS Hot Topics and Roundtable So It’s Child Abuse – Now What? Closing the Gap: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis |
3:00 | Rotation Break |
3:05 | Breakout Session 2 – Choose one to attend Pediatric Airway Pearls Trauma vs. Medical Arrest Critical Moments: Recognition & Management of Pediatric Oncology Emergencies |
3:50 | Wrap-up and Evaluation |
4:05 | Adjourn |
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | |
7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
8:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
8:15 | Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Head Trauma |
9:00 | From Distress to Regulation: Practical Tools for Supporting Pediatric Populations |
9:45 | Break |
10:00 | Crush Injuries for Trauma Junkies |
10:45 | Neonatal Emergencies: Triage for Tiny Humans |
11:30 | The DEN: Night in the ED |
12:30 p.m. | Wrap-up and Evaluation |
12:45 | Adjourn |
*Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstances.
Location
The symposium will be held at Valley View Hospital in Conference Rooms A-D.
Parking
Parking is limited in the hospital parking areas and nearby public parking. Please plan accordingly and arrive early to allow ample time to park and complete the check-in process. Participants are responsible for any parking fees incurred.
Valet parking is available for participants with mobility limitations.
Faculty and Planning Committee
Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS
Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Trauma Medical Director
Attending Pediatric Surgeon
Children's Hospital Colorado
Leanne Adamson, MS, RN, PCNS-BC, CPHON
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Ariana Barkley, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Neurosurgery Attending Physician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Shannon Becker, BSN, RN, CPN
Trauma Program Manager, Anschutz Medical Campus
Children's Hospital Colorado
David Brooks, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Pediatrician
Valley View Health
Evadine Codd, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Psychologist, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Ray Cuellar
Operations Coordinator, Professional Development
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Carly DeBeque, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Trauma Program Manager
Valley View Health
Claire Gahm, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Global Health and EMS Attending Physician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jason Kotas, NREMT
EMS Outreach and Education Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
Patrick Mahar, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Jennifer McPherson, DNP, RN, CEN, NPD-RN, SCRN
Emergency Department Education Facilitator
Valley View Health
Kelly Reichert, MS, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC
Professional Development Specialist, Outreach Education
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kelley Roswell, MD
Professor of Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Callie Searley, BSN, RN, C-NPT
Clinical Education Specialist, Children’s One Flight Team
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Nicki Shonka, MS, RN, NPD-BC, CPN
Clinical Education Outreach Program Director
Children's Hospital Colorado
Erika L. Valentine, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopedics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma and Hips Attending Physician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kathryn (Kathi) Wells, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Section Head, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Executive Director
Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Attending Child Abuse Pediatrician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Financial Disclosure
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Continuing Education Credits
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Medical
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 10.5 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
EMS
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a State of Colorado recognized EMS Training Group (CO-049) and will provide 10.5 continuing education credits for all pre-hospital providers.
Other
A general certificate of attendance will be available.
Available Credit
- 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.50 Approved Trauma Education
- 10.50 Attendance
- 10.50 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.50 Colorado State EMS
- 10.50 NCPD
Price
Registration fees
Thanks to the generous support of Chevron Corporation, this educational activity is provided at no cost for Colorado:
- Nurses
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Pre-hospital providers
- Other healthcare professionals
- Community physicians who choose not to claim CME credit
Community physicians who wish to claim CME credit are required to pay a registration fee of $265.
Children’s Hospital Colorado sets registration fees in accordance with federal guidelines to ensure compliance with regulations governing financial relationships in healthcare.
Cancelation and Refund Policy
For community physicians who would like to claim CME, a registration refund, minus a $10.00 cancellation fee, will be issued if the cancellation request is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this deadline or for non-attendance. However, a substitute may attend in your place if you notify the conference coordinator at least three days before the activity.
Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel the activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be issued to registered participants.