Pediatric Continuing Education



Pediatric Education Resources

Child Safety Seat (CSS) Extrication and Safe EMS Transports
(July 1, 2002)
Do’s and Don’ts of Transporting Children in Ambulances

Procedure for CSS Extrication    
References for CSS Extrication


Child Victimization Recognition Workshop
(Developed July 2005)
CD includes: Workshop Objectives, Federal and State legislation,
Child Victimization Workshop PowerPoint,
Student Evaluation Form & Instructor Feedback Form
To obtain a copy of the Child Victimization Recognition Workshop CD, please complete the request form.

Establishing Intraosseous Access
(Developed March 2010)
DVD contains all of the information needed to teach the intraosseous access skill to ALS providers: Indications, Contraindications, Site Locations, Procedural Information, Complications and Myths, and Troubleshooting and Removal Information. The DVD also includes demonstrations for each approved intraosseous site for both the manual and mechanical devices.
To obtain a copy of the Establishing Intraosseous Access DVD, please complete the request form.

Maryland Pediatric Reference Card
Pediatric Reference Resources
(Developed December 2010)

The Pediatric Reference Card/Poster contains essential information necessary to assess and treat a pediatric patient. The information includes Pediatric Normal Vitals Signs, Definition of Hypotension by Age and Systolic Blood Pressure, Pain Rating Scale, Rule of Nines, Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale, Pediatric Assessment, Average Equipment Sizes and Important Numbers. To request the Pediatric Reference Card or Poster, please send an email to pepp@miemss.org identifying the item and quantity desired.
Maryland Pediatric Reference Poster

Realism Through Moulage
(Developed August 2006)
CD includes: Workshop PowerPoint, Step by Step Instructions, Sample Supply Lists, Student Evaluation Form.
The CD also contains information on preparing for a disaster drill.
To obtain a copy of the Realism Through Moulage CD, please complete the request form.

Spinal Immobilization & Trauma Case Review Continuing Education
Interested in offering a drill on pediatric spinal immobilization and trauma case reviews?
Following are some resources and document templates.
Sample Drill Announcement
Sample Sign-In Sheet
Suggested Equipment List
Child Safety Seat Extrication Handout
Immobilizing using a KED Handout
Sample Evaluation Form

Children with Special Needs Education Resources

Emergency Information Form (EIF Form) from AAP & ACEP
(Front and Back – pdfs attached for training use)

Interactive form available at www.aap.org for
Primary & Specialty Care providers


Tracheostomy Care for All Ages
(Developed July 2004)
Tracheostomy Care for All Ages Presentation (Power Point)
Tracheostomy Care for All Ages (Printable Version)
Trach Changing Skills Checklist
Trach Suctioning Skills Checklist

Catheter sizing for Trach Care
Tracheostomy Glossary
Tracheostomy Objectives
Tracheostomy Workshop Evaluation Form

Additional Instructor materials are available from the EMSC program office.
Each county and community college has been given the CD ROM Resource for
both the student and instructor workshops.


For more information or to obtain CEU numbers for these Maryland EMSC Continuing Education Programs,
please contact the EMSC Education Office at pepp@miemss.org