Module 1: Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance and Immobilization

Activity origination date: April 7, 2022

Expiration date: April 7, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Stanley Skarli, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Identify the differences in young pediatric cervical spinal anatomy.
2. Recognize likely areas of spinal injury to the younger spine.
3. Describe simple methods to optimize immobilization to prevent harm.

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

March 29, 2022 - VIDEO - Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance and Immobilization

Module 2: Childhood Trauma: Its Many Faces

Activity origination date: May 19, 2022

Expiration date: May 19, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation:  The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Stanley Skarli, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Overview of trauma and ACES
2. Discuss Parent-Child Well-being during COVID 19 pandemic
3. Review the impact of the pandemic on ER visit and admissions related to abuse and neglect.
4. Discuss suicide behaviors in youth during the pandemic
5. Review the number of suicides in Greenville County during this last year 6. Learn how to build resilience.

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

April 26, 2022 - VIDEO - Childhood Trauma: Its Many Faces During the Pandemic

Module 3: A Review of Pediatric Burns

Activity origination date: July 5, 2022

Expiration date: July 5, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Aaron Lesher, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Understand the pathophysiology of the burn wound
2. A primer on the emergency treatment of pediatric burns
3. Surgical versus non-surgical management of burn wounds
4. Advanced technology in the treatment of pediatric burns

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

May 15, 2022 - VIDEO - A Review of Pediatric Burns 

Module 4: Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation: When Bleeding is No Small Thing

Activity origination date: July 5, 2022

Expiration date: July 5, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Rachel Cobos, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Identify hemorrhagic shock in the pediatric patient
2. Describe indications for fluid and/or blood product administration in children
3. Review treatment considerations in pediatric trauma
4. Outline the importance of communication and teamwork between interdisciplinary teams

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

June 15, 2022 - VIDEO - Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation: When Bleeding is No Small Thing

Module 5: Pediatric Critical Care for the EMS Provider

Activity origination date: November 15, 2022

Expiration date: November 15, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health-Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures:Dr. Christopher Gainey, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Review pediatric anatomy and physiology.
2. Identify principles of pediatric airway management.
3. Discuss common pediatric medical emergencies pertinent to prehospital care and interfacility transport of children, to include status asthamticus, status epilepticus, and trauma considerations.

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

November 15, 2022 - Pediatric Critical Care for the EMS Provider

Module 6: Pediatric Pain Management: Prehospital Recognition, Assessment, & Treatment

Activity origination date: December 7, 2022

Expiration date: December 7, 2025

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: BJ Merry, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, Karen Moore, and Daniel Layton have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Determine the benefits of Peds Ready SC for EMS agencies.
2. Identify the pitfalls in pain recognition and treatment for pediatrics in the prehospital setting.
3. Assess the recognition of pain in the pediatric population.
4. Discuss pain assessment tools for the pediatric patient.
5. Identify pain treatment options for the pediatric patient.

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

Module 7: Small Patients with Big Problems

Activity origination date: June 26, 2023

Expiration date: June 26, 2026

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures:Aaron Dix, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Identify leading causes of death in pediatrics.
2. List evidence-based EMS interventions for the injured child.
3. Discuss pediatric trauma triage the importance of pediatric trauma centers.

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

Module 8:  A Brief Overview on Child Abuse and Neglect

Activity origination date: July 18, 2023

Expiration date: July 18, 2026

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health- Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures:Dr. Thompson, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Discuss Emergency Medical Services' unique opportunity in child abuse and neglect
2. Discuss state and federal definitions for sexual abuse
3. Describe common injuries seen in physical abuse
4. Identify the different types of neglect
5. Discuss mandated reporting and the possibilities if no report was made

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

Module 9:  Pediatric Cardiac Arrest in the Pre-Hospital Setting

Activity origination date: September 27, 2023

Expiration date: September 27, 2026

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health- Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Emily Kleiman, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Review the incidence, epidemiology and basic pathophysiology of pediatric out of hospital cardiac arrest
2. Develop a systematic approach to identifying the ill child and initiating appropriate resuscitation
3. Explore ways to optimize CPR quality and understand how it directly relates to survival and neurologic outcomes
4. Basic post-arrest care and emergency department hand-off

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Click the link below to complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

Module 10: Are You in Over Your Head? Pediatric Drowning and Submersion Injuries

Activity origination date: October 17, 2023

Expiration date: October 17, 2026

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Accreditation: : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Prisma Health Midlands Continuing Medical Education (USCSOM-PHM CME) Organization and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The USCSOM-PHM CME Organization designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures: Dr. Ruffin, speaker of this event, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee members Adrienne Ross, Kevin Polley, MD, Amanda Felder, and Sable Land have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.

Module Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to:

1. Discuss risk factors for drowning
2. Understand the pathophysiology of drowning
3. Discuss pre-hospital management of drowning victims
4. Discuss management and treatment of “near drowning” patients in the Peds ED and in transport
5. Discuss key prevention measures against drowning

Instructions:

1. Click the link below to view the video (opens in a new browser window). For best viewing results, a modern browser is recommended. The video must be viewed in its entirety to receive CME credit.
2. Click the link below to complete the evaluation. Credit will be awarded for participation once the evaluation is completed.

SC EMS for Children Program 

South Carolina EMS and Trauma 

S.C. Trauma System 

EMS Protocols, Forms