Courses

EPC-Emergency Pediatric Care 120324

OUT OF COUNTY COST: $125.00
PREREQUISITE: VALID EMT CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course from NAEMT is appropriate for EMTs &paramedics. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT. The course focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field. The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients.

Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of the most common critical pediatric emergency issues, and critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients; Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a tool to help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients; The importance of family-centered care; Understanding and communicating with children; Airway management, breathing and oxygenation; Cardiac emergencies; Recognizing child abuse and neglect,; Hypoperfusion and shock; and Newborn resuscitation.

Session ID:	EPC-Emergency Pediatric Care 120324
Location:	VIRTUAL/TEWKSBURY 163 OLD TURNPIKE, CALIFON NJ 07830
Dates:	Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
Time:	1800-2200
Instructional Hours:	16.0
Seats Available:	1
Out of County:	$125.00
Registration End Date:	Dec 2, 2024 12:00 AM
Comments:	DISCLAIMER: By clicking the select button, I am confirming that I meet all the prerequisites for the course and that my Chief Officer / Training Officer is aware that I will be attending. Knowingly signing up for a class that you do not meet the prerequisites will forfeit you from taking any further courses with the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center and be subject to further reprimand deemed necessary by the Hunterdon County Fire Chiefs Association, Hunterdon County Emergency Medical Services Squad Chief’s Association and affiliated organizations. NO STUDENT WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO ANY CLASS! -CLASS DATES & LOCATIONS: 12/3/20244 & 12/10/2024 1800-2200 VIRTUAL; 12/4/2024 & 12/11/2024 1800-2200, at Tewksbury Rescue 163 County Rd 517, Califon, NJ 07830 -You must have a PERSONAL (not agency or business) Gmail email address and must be entered at time of registration to attend our VIRTUAL platform. Virtual class link will be emailed to your personal gmail on the day class begins, up to at least 30 minutes prior to class start time.