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Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
Upcoming Courses
February 14-15, 2009
Who Should Take PEPP?

The one-day BLS course is geared toward the First Responder and EMT-Basic. The two-day ALS course is geared toward EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic providers. Any health professional who is responsible for the emergent care of children will find this course beneficial.

A two-day course may be offered that combines the ALS/BLS program.

A New National Continuing Education Curriculum

Going out on a critical pediatric call is one of the most stressful parts of being an EMS provider. Even in a non-critical setting, assessing a pediatric patient presents unique challenges.

With 10% of calls involving children, and 1 in 100 dealing with critical pediatric patients, do you have the skills to answer these questions in the first few seconds on-scene?

  • How sick is this child?
  • How quickly do I need to act?
  • What is this child's physiological problem?

PEPP represents a comprehensive source of prehospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting new program designed specifically to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children.

Course Design

PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual program with:

  • case-based lectures
  • live action videos
  • hands-on skills stations
  • small group scenario
Course Pre-Requisites

PEPP Provider Course:
There is no prerequisite for the provider course.

PEPP Provider Course with PALS renewal:
A copy of your current PALS card must be submitted with your registration.  You will also be required to attend the 2 day PEPP course.  Upon successful course completion, you will earn a PEPP provider card and renew your PALS provider card.

Continuing Education Hours:

This continuing education activity is approved by UMBC, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).


 
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