Pediatric Mini Conference - Gunnison Valley Health - Afternoon Session

Gunnison, CO US
October 18, 2023

OUTREACH EVENT

OVERVIEW

This mini conference is for interdisciplinary healthcare team members caring for pediatric patients in an emergency and pre-hospital setting. 

This course is offered In-person only in Gunnison Colorado with no virtual option. 

LEARNER OUTCOME

 As a result of this session, learners will be able to report new knowledge and intent to change practice in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients in an emergent setting.

OBJECTIVES

  • Review common assessment techniques in pediatrics.
  • Identify strategies to manage an MCI event with pediatric patients.
  • Discuss pediatric neurologic assessment and management of a patient with traumatic brain injury.
  • Demonstrate key pediatric clinical care skills including suctioning, airway management, IV access and rapid fluid administration.

Target Audience

EMS and Nurses

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 5.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 5.00 NCPD
Course opens: 
10/03/2023
Course expires: 
11/08/2023
Event starts: 
10/18/2023 - 1:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
10/18/2023 - 5:00pm MDT
Cost:
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AGENDA 

October 18, 2023 PM Session 

Time

Topic

Faculty

12:00 pm

Introduction and Welcome

Jason Kotas, NREMT

12:00

Pediatric Assessment

Candise Dunham, BSN, RN, CPEN

12:45

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Lana Martin, MHL, BSN, RN, TCRN, CEN, CPEN, CPST-I

1:30

Mass Casualty Incidents via a Pediatric Lens

Or Chay, BA

2:15

Break

 

2:30

Breakout Sessions*

Candise Dunham, BSN, RN, CPEN

Lana Martin, MHL, BSN, RN, TCRN, CEN, CPEN, CPST-I

Jason Kotas, NREMT

Heather Maiman, BSN, RN, SANE-A

4:00 pm

Mega Codes

 

5:00 pm

Evaluation and adjourn

 


*BREAKOUT SESSIONS INCLUDE

  • Suctioning

  • IV Access and Rapid Infusion

  • Airway - Intubation/LMA

  • Bag Valve Mask

  • Medication Administration

Gunnison Valley Health
711 North Taylor St
Gunnison, CO 81230
United States

 

 

Faculty and Planning Committee

 

Or Chay, BA
Emergency Management Manager
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Ray Cuellar
Operations Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Candise Dunham, BSN, RN CPEN
Associate Clinical Manager,  Emergency Department
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Jason Kotas, NREMT
EMS Outreach and Education Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado

Gina Lambert, BSN, RN
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
Gunnison Valley Health

Heather Maiman, BSN, RN, SANE-A
Emergency Department
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Nicolena Mitchell, Paramedic
EMS for Children Program Manager
University of Colorado

Lana Martin, MHL, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CPST-I
Director of Trauma Programs
Children's Hospital Colorado

Nicki Shonka, MS, RN, NPD-BC CPN
Clinical Education Outreach Program Director
Children's Hospital Colorado

 

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 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 5 continuing education credits for all pre-hospital providers.

Other

A general certificate of attendance will be available.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 5.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 5.00 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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