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Agitation is a common yet challenging presentation for EMS professionals, and managing pediatric agitation requires specialized knowledge and strategies. If left untreated, agitation can negatively impact the patient, their family, and EMS personnel. This module provides an evidence-based approach to assessing and managing agitated pediatric patients in the prehospital setting. Effective management of pediatric agitation ensures the safety and well-being of both the patient and EMS providers. Understanding the underlying causes and appropriate interventions—both non-pharmacological and pharmacological—can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of harm. Enroll in this 40-minute module to enhance your skills in managing pediatric agitation safely and effectively, ensuring the best possible outcomes for young patients and EMS personnel alike.
What You Will Learn
- Identify clinical features and common causes of pediatric agitation in the prehospital setting.
- Explain least restrictive means of intervention including non-pharmacological interventions.
- Determine treatment options including scene safety, medical direction, medication, and destination decisions for pediatric agitation.
Choose How You Would Like to Receive Credit
This module is available in two formats. Please select the option that best fits your needs.
EMS Clinicians Seeking CAPCE Credit
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- Click the red button below titled Access CAPCE Course in STARS.
- Create an account or log in.
- After creating an account, click Back to Login.
- Log in to enter your license information.
- After viewing the introduction, click Proceed.
- On the home page, scroll down and click PPN to access the module.
- Complete the module, evaluation, and quiz.
Physicians, Nurses, and All Other Audiences
To earn 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 0.75 ABP MOC Part 2 points, 0.75 ANCC contact hours, or 0.75 PPN contact hours, complete the learning activity in PPN Learn.
Select the Continue button under Enrollment Options below and self-enroll with your PPN Learn account.
Once enrolled, instructions for completing the activity and claiming your credit or certificate are provided throughout the course.
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EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $2.5M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov
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Pediatric Pandemic Network
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Agitation is a common yet challenging presentation for EMS professionals, and managing pediatric agitation requires specialized knowledge and strategies. If left untreated, agitation can negatively impact the patient, their family, and EMS personnel. This module provides an evidence-based approach to assessing and managing agitated pediatric patients in the prehospital setting. Effective management of pediatric agitation ensures the safety and well-being of both the patient and EMS providers. Understanding the underlying causes and appropriate interventions—both non-pharmacological and pharmacological—can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of harm. Enroll in this 40-minute module to enhance your skills in managing pediatric agitation safely and effectively, ensuring the best possible outcomes for young patients and EMS personnel alike.
What You Will Learn
- Identify clinical features and common causes of pediatric agitation in the prehospital setting.
- Explain least restrictive means of intervention including non-pharmacological interventions.
- Determine treatment options including scene safety, medical direction, medication, and destination decisions for pediatric agitation.
Choose How You Would Like to Receive Credit
This module is available in two formats. Please select the option that best fits your needs.
- Enrolled students: 41
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Available Credit: ABP MOC Part 2, AMA, ANCC, CAPCE, CE, PPN Certificate
- Focus Area: Emergency Management, Pediatric Readiness
- Target Audience: EMS Clinicians, Nurses, Physicians & APPs
- Emergency Management Phase: Preparedness
- Format: Module
- Institution: Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center, Pediatric Pandemic Network
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