EMS
We recognize that first responders are a critical part of the emergency care our pediatric patients receive. In order to help obtain the best outcomes, we have a range of training and education programs designed specifically for pediatric emergency service providers and first responders in our 20-country region. We strive to provide exceptional educational training to those who care for children in emergency situations.
our staff
- Kim Lewis, RN, EMS coordinator, main campus, 937-641-4534 Email
- Sarah Pearson MSN, RN, CPEN, south campus EMS coordinator, EMS professional outreach educator, 937-641-4346 Email
educational opportunities
Dayton Children’s values the ongoing education of our EMS community. We are certified by Ohio EMS as a CE site, providing CE's via online and in-person training. We incorporate adult learning techniques to provide high-quality pediatric CE to our pre-hospital providers.
EMS CE opportunities for pre-hospital partners:
- Pediatric trauma escape room - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Trauma case reviews - 1-2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Abuse case reviews - 1-2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Medical case reviews - 1-2 CE hours peds
- Cardiac arrest case reviews - 1-2 CE hours peds
- Mega code simulations - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Stop the bleed
- Physical/sexual abuse - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Cardiac anomalies - 2 CE hours peds
- Drug abuse - 2 CE hours peds
- When Kids Crash – implications of motor vehicle crashes - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Children with special needs - 2 CE hours peds
- Seizures - 2 CE hours peds
- Drownings - 1 CE hour peds/trauma
- Head Injuries - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Blunt force trauma - 1 CE hour peds/trauma
- Respiratory emergencies - 2 CE hours peds
- Medication administration - 1 CE hour peds
- Hidden Hazards - 2 CE hours peds/trauma
- Pediatric sexual abuse and human trafficking - 2 CE hours peds
- Other topics available upon request
For more information on educational offerings or to schedule a training for your staff:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Dayton Children's is proud to offer PALS courses free of charge to EMS providers in our catchment area. The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses have been presented by the expert team of faculty from Dayton Children’s since 1988 and are designed for healthcare providers or local certified EMS professionals who initiate and direct basic through advanced life support.