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Pediatic Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)

Course ID: EMS-3046D4
Overview
Course Outline
Requirements
Intended Audience
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PEPP represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children.

PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual course featuring case-based lectures, live-action video, hands-on skills stations, and small group scenarios.

Course Objectives

Students will enhance their skills in the assessment and treatment of ill or injured children.

Outline of Instruction

Introduction and Course Overview
Pediatric Assessment Lecture
Trauma Lecture
Station 1: Airway Skills Station
Station 2: Trauma Skills Station
Small Group Discussion Part 1: Course Coordinator selects
1-2 cases from each of the following groups:
• Children with Special Health Care Needs Cases
• Child and Family Interaction Cases
Station 3: Resuscitation Skills Station
Resuscitation and Dysrhythmias Lecture
Small Group Discussion Part 2: Course Coordinator selects
1-2 cases from each of the following groups:
• Behavioral Emergencies Cases
• Cardiovascular Cases
Child Maltreatment Lecture
Medical Emergencies Lecture
Role-Play Activity (Respiratory and Neonatal Cases)
Course Coordinator selects 1-2 of the following activities:
• Lecture
• Small Group Discussion
• Matching Game
• PEPP Trivia Game
Post-Test

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

American Academy of Pediatrics

Website

https://www.aap.org/en/learning/pediatric-education-for-prehospital-pro….

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Students who successfully complete a course taught by a PEPP Course Coordinator are eligible to receive a PEPP Course Completion Certificate. The Course Completion Certificate is valid for 2 years.

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

Online Precourse Work: ALS/BLS Airway Management Video, PAT Video, Skills Demonstration Video Clips and pre-test

Learning Supplies Needed

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Fourth Edition textbook, Take the Online Pretest (Onsite Students Only)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance
To successfully complete the PEPP Course, students must:

Participate in the complete course
Complete the pretest (Onsite students only)
Complete the precourse modules (Hybrid students only)
Pass the final examination

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is geared toward the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Advanced Life Support (ALS) course is geared toward the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic. The PEPP Course Coordinator should determine which course (BLS or ALS) is most appropriate for an individual. Any health professional who is responsible for the emergency care of children may find this course beneficial.