Pediatric Respiratory Distress: Recognition, Stabilization and Initial Management

This course for the interdisciplinary health care team (RN, MD, APP, EMS) focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage pediatric respiratory emergencies, emphasizing the need for preparation during the respiratory season. The course explains the differences between pediatric and adult airways, outlines signs of respiratory distress in children and uses case studies to illustrate clinical management principles.

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Physicians, EMS

Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to pediatric respiratory distress management.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify pediatric airway and signs of respiratory distress
  • Discuss management of common pediatric respiratory disorders using cases
  • Review bacterial pneumonia etiologies and treatments

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD
Course opens: 
01/05/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2028
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenter:
Georgia Griffin, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Inpatient Partnership for Excellence in Regional Care Services
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Peer Reviewer:
Ashley Zerr, MD, MEHP, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Hospitalist, Section of Hospital Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

Planners, faculty and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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 Enduring Material for a maximum of 1 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 Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 1 nursing contact hour(s) 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 1 continuing education credit(s) for all pre-hospital providers.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Criteria to Obtain Continuing Education Certificate
Complete this course and the evaluation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

You will need access to the internet, speakers or a headset to participate in this course.