Pediatric Septic Shock: See it. Say it. Act on it.

This course for the interdisciplinary health care team (RN, MD, APP, EMS) focuses on improving early recognition and management of pediatric sepsis and septic shock. Participants will learn the current criteria for defining sepsis, understand the global impact of this condition, and explore why timely intervention is critical for survival. The session will also review priority actions and evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes for children experiencing septic shock.

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 septic shock.

Learning Objectives

  • Define pediatric sepsis and septic shock by current criteria
  • State the worldwide impact of pediatric sepsis and need for early recognition and intervention
  • Review priorities of intervention to ensure best outcomes

 

 

 

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: 
0
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenter:
Michael Wittkamp, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Executive Director of Faculty, CU Dept of Pediatrics, Southern Region
Attending Physician, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

Peer Reviewer:
Patrick "Jake", MD
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
PICU Medical Director
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

 

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.