pediatric EMS education
Equipping EMS providers and first responders with pediatric-focused training, continuing education, and certification to deliver the best care for children in emergencies.
pediatric EMS education at Dayton Children’s
First responders are a critical part of the emergency care our pediatric patients receive. In order to help obtain the best outcomes, we provide a range of training and education programs designed specifically for pediatric emergency service providers and first responders in our region. We strive to provide exceptional educational training to those who care for children in emergency situations. We are certified by Ohio EMS as a CE site, providing online and in-person training. We incorporate adult learning techniques to provide high-quality pediatric CE to our pre-hospital providers. Find our list of offerings below. Additional topics are available upon request. For more information or to schedule a training for your staff, email Sarah Pearson at pearsons@childrensdayton.org
EMS CE opportunities for pre-hospital partners
- Pediatric trauma escape room (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Trauma case reviews (1–2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Abuse case reviews (1–2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Medical case reviews (1–2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Cardiac arrest case reviews (1–2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Mega code simulations (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Stop the bleed (CE hours vary — trauma)
- Physical/sexual abuse (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Cardiac anomalies (2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Drug abuse (2 CE hours — pediatric)
- When kids crash: implications of motor vehicle crashes (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Children with special needs (2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Seizures (2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Drownings (1 CE hour — pediatric, trauma)
- Head injuries (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Blunt force trauma (1 CE hour — trauma)
- Respiratory emergencies (2 CE hours — pediatric)
- Medication administration (1 CE hour — pediatric)
- Hidden hazards (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
- Pediatric sexual abuse and human trafficking (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
advance your pediatric training
First responders play a vital role in pediatric emergencies. Whether you want to schedule training for your team, join a PALS course, or explore other continuing education opportunities, we’re here to support you.
