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Forward2026 KY Ped Disaster Symposium
The goal of the Pediatric Disaster Symposium is to share educational information and skills practice with first responders, hospital and emergency management personnel. The target audience will learn clinical and operational skills and information to implement in their practice to better prepare for disasters and the families and children involved.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- EMTs
Learning Objectives
- Identify key gaps in pediatric disaster preparedness within emergency departments and pre‑hospital systems, including deficiencies in planning, equipment, and training.
- Apply principles of interprofessional coordination to improve communication, resource sharing, and operational alignment during pediatric mass‑casualty incidents.
- Integrate national pediatric readiness standards into local disaster planning to enhance system‑level preparedness and response capacity.
- Describe evidence‑based strategies for early pediatric resuscitation, including indications, benefits, and operational considerations for pre‑hospital blood product delivery.
Abby Bailey, NR Paramedic, MPA
Bobby and Kelsey Blackburn, CHEP
Saydi Chahla MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Mary Fallat, MD
Jonathon Feit, MBA, MA (DrPH in process)
Mike Garnett, Assistant Chief of EMS/Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
Luke Hamlin, Luke Hamlin, Master of Divinity, Master’s in Pastoral Ministries, Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Gwyn Hetzel, KY Advanced Pratice Paramedic, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning, Masters of Science in Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
Jodi Keller
Shadlie Kensrue, MSN, RN, RCSN, PHN
Maria Libertin, MD MA
JOHN LUKER, Advanced Practice Paramedic, B.S. Occupational Training and Develeopment
Kelly Lyons, DO
Dale Massey, Founder/Chief Instructor
Kira Mauseth, Ph.D.
Emily Neal, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Jon Oesterman, BS, NRP, CCP-C, WP-C
Cory Pelarski, Speaker (Cory Pelarski)
Amy Potts, MA
Chris Riccardi, CHSP, CHEP
Morgan Scaggs
Shari Snyder Pollack
Andrew Stark, CKEM, EMT-B, IFSAC INSTRUCTOR II
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362
Credit Designation Statements
Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 18.0 Live ANCC contact hours.
CAPCE: This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education for 18.0 Advanced CEH.
Please click the red “Take Course” button to begin. This will guide you through the steps needed to receive your CE certificate. You will only be able to complete these steps after you have attended the education session and submitted the attendance code.