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ForwardPediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium | Pueblo, 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 Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, CO 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 and intent to change practice to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients in an emergent setting.
In collaboration with
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Pueblo Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium Brochure.pdf | 434.56 KB |
Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
8:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:15 | Who's Afraid of Little Old Me? Practical Airway Management Pearls from a Pediatric Anesthesiologist for Non-Pediatric Professionals |
9:00 | Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies and Stabilization |
9:45 | Break |
10:00 | Closing the Gap: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis |
10:45 | Pediatric DKA |
11:30 | Lunch - on your own |
12:30 p.m. | Seizure Management in the Emergency Setting |
1:15 | Recognizing Child Abuse in Trauma and ED Settings |
2:15 | Break |
| BreakoutsChoose one session to attend per breakout |
2:30 | Breakout #1 |
| Bring Me (Back) to Life: Pediatric Resuscitation Cases |
| Pediatric Sedation Outside of the OR |
| Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies |
3:00 | Rotation time |
3:05 | Breakout #2 |
| Pediatric Disaster Preparedness |
| Trauma Case Studies |
| Meeting Kids Where They Are: Trauma Informed Approaches for Child Serving Professionals |
3:35 | Wrap-up and Evaluation |
3:50 | Adjourn |
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | |
7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
8:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:15 | Fragile Beginnings: Managing Neonatal Emergencies |
9:00 | Pediatric TBI/Head Injuries |
9:45 | Break |
10:00 | General Approach to Managing the Injured Child |
10:45 | Evidence Based Practices for Suicide Screening and Prevention: Supporting Youth Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis |
11:30 | The Den: Night in Pediatric Emergency Department |
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 Colorado State University Pueblo in the Occhiato Student Center - North and South Ballroom.
Parking
Please park in lots N-2 or N-4 to avoid citations from Campus Safety. Review the map below.
Faculty and Planning Committee
John F. Bealer, MD, FACS, FAAP
Professor of Surgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Trauma Medical Director
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
James Brown, MD
Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
EMS Medical Director
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
Shannon Becker, BSN, RN, CPN
Trauma Program Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
Sarah Cross, MSN, RN, CNOR
Trauma Program Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
Ray Cuellar
Operations Coordinator
Professional Development
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kaley Cullen, BSN, RN
ED Clinical Nurse Educator
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Lauren Eckhart, PsyD
Adjunct Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Director of Patient Care Services, Outpatient Community Partnerships and Prevention
Children's Hospital Colorado
Michael Halaska, BS, BSN, RN
Emergency Management Nurse Coordinator
Emergency Management
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Katherine Jameson, NNP-BC, MSN, APRN, C-NPT
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Adjoint Faculty
Children's One Flight Team NICU Liaison
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jason Kotas, NREMT
EMS Outreach and Education Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
David A. Listman, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
Patrick Mahar, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kelly Reichert, MS, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC
Professional Development Specialist
Outreach Education
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kelley Roswell, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Derek Samples, MD, FAANS
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery
Children's Hospital Colorado
Nicki Shonka, MS, RN, NPD-BC, CPN
Clinical Education Outreach Program Director
Children's Hospital Colorado
Britney Surniak, BSN, RN, CEN
Trauma Program Manager
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Kathryn (Kathi) Wells, MD, FAAP
Professor Pediatrics and Section Head, Child Abuse Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Child Abuse Pediatrician
Children's Hospital Colorado
Executive Director
Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Grant Young, MD, MBA, CPE
Assistant Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director of Perioperative Services and Pediatric Anesthesiology
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.
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 10.25 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 10.25 continuing education credits for all pre-hospital providers.
Other
A general certificate of attendance will be available.
Available Credit
- 10.25 Attendance
- 10.25 Approved Trauma Education
- 10.25 Colorado State EMS
- 10.25 NCPD
Price
Registration Fees
$30/day
Cancelation and Refund Policy
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.
For additional information, please contact Ray Cuellar at [email protected]s.