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SC EMSC Pediatric Webinar Series: Enduring Material
Activity Overview
The overall goal of the enduring material activity is to present learning topics and subjects for hospital and prehospital professionals in SC who work with pediatric emergencies, pediatric trauma, and pediatric injury prevention.
Each session module is independent and has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Specific credit designation statements are listed above the individual modules. Participants can choose to complete all or individual activities for CME credit.
Target Audience
Physicians, APPs, Nurses, Injury Prevention Coordinators, and EMS personnel who treat pediatric patients in South Carolina.
Disclosures
Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Instructions
View each CME module below and follow the instructions. The minimum performance level to successfully qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is provided. After completing the module and evaluation, your participation will be recorded in our CME database. CME transcripts are available upon request by contacting the CME office at cpdsa@uscmed.sc.edu or 803-434-4211.
Modules
Module 1: Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance and Immobilization
Activity origination date: April 7, 2022
Expiration date: April 7, 2025
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Stanley Skarli, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Identify the differences in young pediatric cervical spinal anatomy.
Recognize likely areas of spinal injury to the younger spine.
Describe simple methods to optimize immobilization to prevent harm.
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Stanley Skarli, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Overview of trauma and ACES
Discuss Parent-Child Well-being during COVID 19 pandemic
Review the impact of the pandemic on ER visit and admissions related to abuse and neglect.
Discuss suicide behaviors in youth during the pandemic
Review the number of suicides in Greenville County during this last year 6. Learn how to build resilience.
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Aaron Lesher, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Understand the pathophysiology of the burn wound
A primer on the emergency treatment of pediatric burns
Surgical versus non-surgical management of burn wounds
Advanced technology in the treatment of pediatric burns
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Module 4: Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation: When Bleeding is No Small Thing
Activity origination date: July 5, 2022
Expiration date: July 5, 2025
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Rachel Cobos, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Identify hemorrhagic shock in the pediatric patient
Describe indications for fluid and/or blood product administration in children
Review treatment considerations in pediatric trauma
Outline the importance of communication and teamwork between interdisciplinary teams
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Module 5: Pediatric Critical Care for the EMS Provider
Activity origination date: November 15, 2022
Expiration date: November 15, 2025
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures:Dr. Christopher Gainey, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Review pediatric anatomy and physiology.
Identify principles of pediatric airway management.
Discuss common pediatric medical emergencies pertinent to prehospital care and interfacility transport of children, to include status asthamticus, status epilepticus, and trauma considerations.
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: BJ Merry, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Determine the benefits of Peds Ready SC for EMS agencies.
Identify the pitfalls in pain recognition and treatment for pediatrics in the prehospital setting.
Assess the recognition of pain in the pediatric population.
Discuss pain assessment tools for the pediatric patient.
Identify pain treatment options for the pediatric patient.
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures:Aaron Dix, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Identify leading causes of death in pediatrics.
List evidence-based EMS interventions for the injured child.
Discuss pediatric trauma triage the importance of pediatric trauma centers.
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Module 8: A Brief Overview on Child Abuse and Neglect
Activity origination date: July 18, 2023
Expiration date: July 18, 2026
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health- Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures:Dr. Thompson, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Discuss Emergency Medical Services' unique opportunity in child abuse and neglect
Discuss state and federal definitions for sexual abuse
Describe common injuries seen in physical abuse
Identify the different types of neglect
Discuss mandated reporting and the possibilities if no report was made
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Module 9: Pediatric Cardiac Arrest in the Pre-Hospital Setting
Activity origination date: September 27, 2023
Expiration date: September 27, 2026
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health- Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Emily Kleiman, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Review the incidence, epidemiology and basic pathophysiology of pediatric out of hospital cardiac arrest
Develop a systematic approach to identifying the ill child and initiating appropriate resuscitation
Explore ways to optimize CPR quality and understand how it directly relates to survival and neurologic outcomes
Basic post-arrest care and emergency department hand-off
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Click the link below to complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.
Module 10: Are You in Over Your Head? Pediatric Drowning and Submersion Injuries
Activity origination date: October 17, 2023
Expiration date: October 17, 2026
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Dr. Ruffin, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:
Discuss risk factors for drowning
Understand the pathophysiology of drowning
Discuss pre-hospital management of drowning victims
Discuss management and treatment of “near drowning” patients in the Peds ED and in transport
Discuss key prevention measures against drowning
Instructions:
Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
Click the link below to complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.