Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Day 2 of 2
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Date/Time:
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Thu 8/7/2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Location:
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Nashville Fire Academy
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Class Price:
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$0.00
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Notes:
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We're looking forward to seeing you in the Emergency Pediatric Care Provider Course soon! There are just a few things that need to be accomplished beforehand. If you already have them done, THANK YOU and we'll see you in class! This is a two-day, 16-hour class. You must attend days one and two to receive a course completion certificate. All the following must be done for class admittance: 1. Checkout and bring your Emergency Pediatric Care Provider textbook from the Training Academy. 2. Be in Class at 0800. At 0801 you will be asked to reschedule. Please account for traffic and leave home early! [CLASSINFO] If you need to cancel, please call 615.862.5390 and ask for an EMS Instructor. Sincerely, Nashville Fire Training Academy Staff
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Course Description:
This is a two-day, 16-hour provider course. You must attend both days to receive a course completion certificate.
The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course is designed for healthcare professionals who care for children in emergency settings. This course provides essential knowledge and skills for the assessment, management, and treatment of pediatric patients experiencing acute medical and traumatic emergencies.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Pediatric Assessment: Develop skills to perform comprehensive assessments tailored to infants, children, and adolescents.
- Recognition of Emergencies: Identify common pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiac events, and trauma.
- Intervention Techniques: Learn age-appropriate interventions, including medication administration, airway management, and fluid resuscitation.
- Communication Skills: Enhance communication techniques with children and their caregivers to ensure effective care delivery.
- Team Dynamics: Improve collaboration and coordination among healthcare teams in pediatric emergency scenarios