A Multi—Systems Approach to Pediatric Trauma

Pediatric Trauma Course

    News and Updates to the Course                                                                     Updated June 1, 2009


Modules 1 - 6 available for education, CE available for EMS personnel, CE planned for Nurses and Physicians. Check back for availability.

  • The Course has 6 modules available. National CECBEMS and NM EMS Bureau approved Pediatric CE is available for EMS personnel following the completion of a module. Currently, a new series is in production titled; Pediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma, coming soon end of summer 2009.
  • It is easy to start a module. Just go to the Course Directory page select a module and begin. A brief description for each module is given.
  • Having problems viewing a module? Visit the System Requirements Page to determine if your computer system and internet connection meet minimum requirements.

     Course Description


This is an exciting virtual online course for all healthcare providers that presents A Multi–Systems Approach to Pediatric Trauma. This is true "edutainment" with streaming video, rich multimedia and interactive instruction. The module format utilizes a user friendly, visually interesting interface to navigate through the pages. Filmed video segments begin a module with the medical interviewer and interviewee introducing themselves and the module. A pediatric trauma scenario is filmed with talented volunteers who act out the scenes. The filmed interview portion comments on and discusses the scenario to provide the teaching and instruction. Flash animated Video Recaps and interactive Apply Your Knowledge questions complete the repeating format. As always the education is FREE. CE is available for EMS, check back for availability for nurses and physicians.

Each module presents a different facet of the Multi–Systems Approach and how they interface and interact together to medically treat the pediatric trauma patient.  These multi-systems are described below and are covered in the course.

  • Trauma to different body systems in children (ie head neck & spine; abdomen & chest; musculoskeletal...)
  • Care and treatment by various healthcare providers (ie physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT's)
  • Patient presentation to various healthcare facilities, rural and urban, for care (ie clinics, local emergency room, major trauma center
  • Various transport modes (ie fire EMS, ambulance, helicopter)
  • Preparation for pediatric trauma in various settings (ie EMS, ER, clinic)
  • Local New Mexico specialty experts interviewed (emergency manager, surgeon, specialty physicians...)