It is imperative to recognize that pediatric patients are not little adults. This 7-module course is designed to review the anatomy and physiology considerations that differentiate the assessment of the pediatric patient from that of an adult. Within the assessment findings, children will demonstrate subtle clues that their condition is beginning to deteriorate requiring the healthcare provider to rapidly intervene before they decompensate. Throughout these modules several pediatric emergencies will be reviewed along with describing priority interventions needed/required. Knowledge learned will be applied and integrated into several case studies throughout the course.
Program Fee
| RWHC Members & Affiliate Members | Non-RWHC Members |
|---|---|
| $2,500 per facility* for one-year access To renew an existing subscription: $2,000 per facility for each additional one-year access |
$3,000 per facility* for one-year access To renew an existing subscription: $2,400 per facility for each additional one-year access |
*Each hospital and its hospital-owned clinics are defined as one facility. Each independently-owned clinic is defined as one facility.
Pre-payment is not required. RWHC will invoice your organization.
- Review of normal growth and development in various age groups
- Identify common fears when caring for pediatric patients
- Addressing pain in the pediatric population
- Recognize anatomy and physiology differences of children
- Integration of the across the room assessment criteria
- Discuss triage red flags classifying the experience as emergent
- Outline fluid resuscitation guidelines
- Describe signs and symptoms of respiratory distress/illness
- Prioritize interventions related to respiratory emergencies
- Discuss respiratory triage red flags that classify the experience as emergent
- Engage in case studies
- Differentiate the 4 types of shock and prioritize the interventions
- Discuss the anatomy and physiology of shock
- Differentiate compensated vs. decompensated shock
- Engage in case studies
- Discuss fever as sign/symptom
- Review asthma with care guidelines
- Describe RSV/Croup while identifying care interventions
- Outline common causes of abdominal pain in kids
- Engage in case studies
- Recognizes other emergencies (epiglottitis, seizures, psychology challenges)
- Reviews signs and symptoms of DKA and prioritizes interventions
- Identifies common issues and symptoms of abuse
- Engage in case studies
- Discuss mechanism of injury and subsequent consideration
- Understands the high risk for head injury for kids under 8
- Recognize trauma signs and symptoms, then prioritizes interventions
- Apply knowledge obtained to a trauma case study
Instructors
Cella Janisch-Hartline, BSN, RN, PCC Professional Certified Coach, Nursing and Leadership Development Educator
Sarah Ewers, BSN, RN, Nursing Clinical Development Educator
Ronda Pennekamp, BSN, RN, Nursing Clinical Development Educator
Contact
Carrie Ballweg – cballweg@rwhc.com