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ForwardPediatric Considerations in Disasters for Resource-Constrained and Rural Settings
This course offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of essential clinical topics in pediatric global health, with a particular emphasis on the unique challenges posed by natural and human-caused disasters. Participants will engage with a broad range of critical subjects, including pediatric trauma care, disaster triage protocols, the epidemiology and management of infectious diseases in crisis settings, evidence-based approaches to diarrhea and dehydration treatment, toxicological emergencies, and other life-threatening conditions affecting children in humanitarian and disaster-response contexts. Through a combination of expert-led instruction, case-based discussions, and scenario-based learning, this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize pediatric care in emergency situations worldwide.
Complete the learning activities on PPN Learn, then return here to claim your PPN Contact Hour(s) / CE Credit(s) and Certificate of Completion.
Modules can be completed in any order. Credit and a certificate are awarded for each completed module.
Curriculum Outline
PEDS 1. Disasters and their Effects on the Population
PEDS 2. Preventive Medicine in Humanitarian Emergencies
PEDS 3. Planning and Triage in the Disaster Scenario
PEDS 4. Pediatric Trauma
PEDS 5. Management of Prevalent Infections in Children Following a Disaster
PEDS 6. Diarrhea and Dehydration
PEDS 7. Delivery and Immediate Neonatal Care
PEDS 8. Recognition and Management of Malnutrition
PEDS 9. The Emotional Impact of Disaster on Children and Families
PEDS 10. Toxic Exposures
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- EMTs
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and integrate current clinical guidelines and research to effectively manage pediatric health emergencies in disaster settings
- Demonstrate proficiency in pediatric trauma care, triage, infectious disease
- Assess and modify disaster response strategies to address the unique challenges faced by pediatric populations in various cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic settings
Lisa Umphrey, MD
Maureen Cunningham
Darren Eblovi, MD, MPH
Laurie Halmo, MD, FAAP
Israa Khan, MD MPH
Kristin Kim, MD, PhD
Rosemarie Lopokoiyit, Consultant Paediatrician
gwen mitchell, PsyD
Hai Nguyen-Tran, MD
Tien Vu, M.D.
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 enduring activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM 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 13.5 enduring ANCC contact hour(s).
ABP MOC Part 2: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn 13.5 MOC point(s) in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
PPN: The Pediatric Pandemic Network designates this activity for a maximum of 13.5 PPN contact hours.
