Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
Sponsored By:
Lake Superior Regional Trauma Advisory Council
We're looking for Pediatric Champions
And we're paying for your training and time!
The State Expert Panel on pediatric Preparedness, identified some gaps in Emergency Preparedness where our Pediatric population is involved. These gaps create risks in being able to respond to their needs.
We are looking to have a Pediatric Champion in each Ambulance and
First Responder service within the region.
AND WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR TRAINING!
The "Pediatric Champion" is not intended to be an expert in pediatric issues, but someone who is willing to:
¨ Serve as a resource to is/her service regarding pediatric emergency care issues
¨ Champion pediatric issues as plans and budgets are discussed at the service
¨ Successfully complete PEPP training (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
What is the criteria for being a "Pediatric Champion"??
¨ Two or more years of service in an EMS or First Responder service
¨ Member of a licensed EMS service or a certified First Responder service
¨ Completion of EMT-Basic or the First Responder course
¨ Interest in pediatric emergency care issues
We will pay for up to two people per service to take the PEPP Course and reimburse for books, tuition, and hours in class. That's a pretty good deal.
Contact Dan Diamon for more information at 715-364-2858 or visit our website at www.lsrtac.com
The Lake Superior RTAC will be sponsoring classes this year. Stay tuned for more information at www.lsrtac.com
Emergency Medical Services and First Responder “Pediatric Champion”
During a mass casualty incident, it is recognized that EMS personnel and First Responders and hospitals will be responsible for assessing, triaging and treating critically ill or injured pediatric patients. Various surveys and assessments have demonstrated that there has been limited attention to the specific needs of the pediatric population and their families in emergency preparedness initiatives. This preparedness gap has been recognized by the State Expert Panel on Pediatric Preparedness, sponsored by the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program.
The State Expert Panel has recognized certain key issues that need to be addressed to better prepare pre-hospital providers to respond to mass casualty incidents, which will assuredly involve pediatric patients:
The goal of the Expert Panel is to assist in providing these resources so that there is a consistent approach to the assessment, triage, treatment and transfer of pediatric patients in the State of Wisconsin. One facet of this voluntary program is the identification and training of a “Pediatric Champion” at each certified EMS and First Responder service.
Responsibilities of a “Pediatric Champion”
The “pediatric champion” is not intended to be an expert in pediatric issues, but is willing to
A person desiring to serve as a “pediatric champion” must meet the following criteria to be eligible for reimbursement for PEPP training:
The following is excerpted from the PEPP website. For further information, click on
PEPP is designed[2] specifically for First Responders, EMTs and Paramedics. PEPP will provide you with a comprehensive source of pre-hospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. It will teach you as a pre-hospital professional how to better assess and manage ill or injured children.
There are two PEPP Courses:
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ALS Course for: |
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· EMT-Basic · First Responders · Intermediate Technician |
· EMT- Intermediate · Paramedics |
PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual pediatric course with case-based lectures, live action videos, hands-on skill stations and small group scenarios. The PEPP lectures cover the most important points that need to be emphasized through the use of case studies. The Table of Contents for the PEPP Manual includes:
1. Pediatric Assessment
2. Using a Developmental Approach
3. Respiratory Emergencies
4. Cardiovascular Emergencies
5. Medical Emergencies
6. Trauma
7. Toxic Exposures
8. Children in Disasters
9. Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization
10. Children with Special Health Care Needs
11. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Death of a Child
12. Child Maltreatment
13. Medicolegal and Ethical Considerations
14. Transportation Considerations
15. Making a Difference: What Can We Do?
Funding For PEPP Training
Obviously, any person at an EMS or First Responder service can be a “pediatric champion”. However, the State Expert Panel on Pediatric Preparedness is making funding available through the FY 2006 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Cooperative Agreement. This funding is administered by the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program.
Funding to take the PEPP course will be made available for up to two (2) persons at each certified EMS and First Responder service:
Note: BLS services may designate two persons to take PEPP BLS.
Funding will cover the cost of course registration and materials. There will also be an honorarium of $160 per day for taking time off to take this course. This honorarium is inclusive of all costs, e.g. mileage, meals, etc.
This funding will be available for the period between September 1, 2006 and August 31, 2007. To apply for this funding, the following “Request for Funding: PEPP Training” must be completed and sent to your RTAC Coordinator no later than November 30, 2006. Applications received after this date will only be considered if there is funding available.
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PEPP Reimbursement |
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PEPP ALS |
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Registration and Materials (reimbursement will be made directly to the PEPP Course Coordinator by the program) |
See “Course Schedule” for approved Registration and Materials costs |
See “Course Schedule” for approved Registration and Materials costs |
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Honorarium (reimbursement will be made directly to the PEPP trainee by the program) |
$160 |
$320 |
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Total reimbursement for PEPP will not exceed the above amounts |
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Step One: This step MUST be completed before applying for funding or registering for the PEPP course. Your Medical Director or Service Director must sign and date the following statement: ________________________ (name of Applicant) has been approved by the undersigned to represent our service as a “pediatric champion” and is recommended by our service to take the PEPP Training.
Print Name Signature
Title Date
Step Two: Register for the PEPP Training (see the “Course Schedule”). Instructors on the attached “Course Schedule” have agreed to receive training reimbursement directly from the Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program after the training is completed so there are no out-of pocket expenses to you for course registration or course materials.
Step Three: Once you have completed PEPP training, please provide the following information to your RTAC Coordinator so that reimbursement can be sent to you and to your Course Instructor: (Please check all the following boxes)
FORMCHECKBOX I have attached a copy of my Certificate of PEPP Training as evidence of course completion.
FORMCHECKBOX The name of my Course Instructor is ____________________________________
FORMCHECKBOX My Contact Information is: (please provide all the requested information)
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Address (where your reimbursement check is to be sent) |
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City, State, Zip Code (where your reimbursement check is to be sent) |
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FORMCHECKBOX I understand that my Course Registration and Materials will be paid directly by the Hospital Preparedness Program to my Course Instructor and that I will receive an honorarium of $160 per day for the BLS course and $320 (two days) for the ALS course.
FORMCHECKBOX I have not used an Instructor from the “Course Schedule”. I understand that I must pay the Instructor for the registration fee and course materials and will be reimbursed for these costs (copies of Invoices for these costs on the Instructor letterhead must accompany this “Request). Upon receipt of this information the Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program will reimburse me these out-of-pocket costs plus the honorarium of $160 per day for the BLS course and $320 (two days) for the ALS course.
Note: There is no reimbursement or honorarium available for PEPP training completed prior to September 1, 2006 or after August 31, 2007.
[1] Definition of “service”: a service is a local agency, organized along county, municipal or corporate lines , who responsibility is the pre-hospital care
[2] The American Academy of Pediatrics invited representatives from eight national organizations concerned with EMS for children to develop PEPP: American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Emergency Physicians; Emergency Nurses Association; International Association of Fire Chiefs; International Association of Fire Fighters; National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators; National Association of Emergency Medical Services Directors; National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians