Career Details

Emergency Pediatric Care

Description

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) 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 application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a tool to help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients. Case presentations and patient simulations reinforce critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients.

Certifying Organization

National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certifying Organization

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Type

C - Specialty

Certifying Organization

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing

Type

C - Specialty

Certifying Organization

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Type

C - Specialty

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