• Apply systematic approach to nursing care of pediatric trauma patients beyond initial resuscitation
• Differentiate between unstable and stable pediatric patients with injuries
• Recognize early signs and anticipate interventions for treatment of shock
• Describe pediatric abdominal assessment and identify pertinent red flags for pediatric abdominal injury
• Describe principles of wound care, operative care, sedation and analgesia
• Apply the principles of a systematic approach to the nursing care of the pediatric trauma patient with injuries to the head and/or spine beyond initial resuscitation
• Describe and perform an appropriate assessment of a child with musculoskeletal injuries and integrate anticipated nursing care into the care plan
• Identify elements of nursing assessment and recognize complications for a patient with thoracic trauma
• Describe assessment parameters specific to children with facial fractures
• List assessment findings that signify an ocular emergency
• Recognize signs and symptoms of suspected child physical abuse
• Anticipate facilitation of a complete child abuse workup and describe communication and documentation strategies

Required Course Preparation

• This course includes a required pre-test and post-test through Society of Trauma Nurses to obtain NCPD (nursing) credit.
• Approximately 4 weeks before the course, you will receive an email from [email protected] titled "PTACC Course 2025-xxx Registration Confirmation and Pre-Test". The link allows you access to the PTACC course slides and pre-test.
  • The email includes a login and temporary password
  • You must complete the pre-test prior to attending the course
• If you need assistance logging into the portal, please contact STN customer service at [email protected] or 1-859-977-7456.

For additional information related to this course contact: [email protected]