pediatric EMS education

Mobile Intensive Care Unity ambulance parked outside of entrance of Dayton Children’s Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department.

pediatric EMS education at Dayton Children’s

First responders are a critical part of the emergency care our pediatric patients receive. In order to help obtain the best outcomes, we provide a range of training and education programs designed specifically for pediatric emergency service providers and first responders in our region. We strive to provide exceptional educational training to those who care for children in emergency situations. We are certified by Ohio EMS as a CE site, providing online and in-person training. We incorporate adult learning techniques to provide high-quality pediatric CE to our pre-hospital providers. Find our list of offerings below. Additional topics are available upon request. For more information or to schedule a training for your staff, email Sarah Pearson at pearsons@childrensdayton.org

EMS CE opportunities for pre-hospital partners

  • Hidden hazards (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
  • Medical mystery cases (2 CD hours – pediatric, trauma)
  • Mega code simulations (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
  • Mental health and neurodivergence (2 CE hours, pediatric)
  • Pediatric Olympics (2 CE hours, pediatric, trauma)
  • Pediatric sexual abuse and human trafficking (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
  • Pediatric trauma escape room (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)
  • Respiratory emergencies (2 CE hours — pediatric)
  • Seizures and children with special needs (2 CE hours – pediatric)
  • Trauma case reviews (2 CE hours — pediatric, trauma)

advance your pediatric training

First responders play a vital role in pediatric emergencies. Whether you want to schedule training for your team, join a PALS course, or explore other continuing education opportunities, we’re here to support you.

Healthcare professionals continuing education for pediatric care as they learn about intensive care transport while loading a cot into an ambulance.