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MDHHS 2023 Pediatric Readiness Conference

About: The Pediatric Readiness Conference is a virtual confrence that incorporates all aspects of planning for pediatric emergencies.

Topics:

  • Mass Casualty Events and the Emotional Impact on Hospital Staff

  • Management of Pediatric Agression in the Emergency Room

  • How to Care for Pediatric Patients in a Non-Pediatric Hospital

  • Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in Disasters

Target Audience:

  • Healthcare Leaders

  • Physicians

  • Nurses

  • Hospital Pediatric Champions

  • Paramedics

  • EMT’s

  • Public Health

  • Emergency Managers

  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinators

Continuing Education Credits: (note credits totals listed below are calculated based on full participation in all topics for both days of the event)

  • Physicians: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Nurses: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 7.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Social Workers: There are up to 7 social worker credits available.

  • EMS: There are up to 8 credits available.  The credit type is listed in the description of each session

How to Register:

Contact for the Course: Lauren Korte at kortel@michigan.gov or 517-335-8150