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ForwardACH Pediatric ED PEM Provider Trauma Education Program 04/13/2026
This program is an ongoing trauma education/simulation program for pediatric EM providers to remain up-to-date on pediatric trauma care and to maintain trauma management knowledge. Three simulation sessions offered each year. Each capital PEM Provider must sign up for at least one session annually. Each simulation session will include two simulations (three hours) on two trauma topics. There are a total of eight trauma topics that should be covered over four years. The same two topics should be offered for each simulation session during a calendar year. The two topics will change every year so that eight topics can be covered during a four – year cycle.
This conference is being held in person in the Simulation Center (Oak Lawn)
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 9:00am – 12:00pm CST
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians and other health professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Compare the multidisciplinary programs that are offered though Advocate Children’s Hospital
- Apply the information gained from attending this simulation to their practice
- Develop skills in diagnosing and treating rare pediatric trauma cases
- Understand effective teamwork and communication utilizing AAH Team member Behaviors and Safety Tools and Tactics
- Review 8 rare trauma topics.
AGENDA
9:00am
Welcome to all participants and overview of the day and SIM preparation/Introduction
9:10am -9:15am
Tour of the SIM rooms and explanation that a procedure may be completed if needed
9:15am – 9:20am
Split into two groups. Facilitators introduce case to their respective groups.
9:20am
Start SIM
9:35am
End SIM
9:35-10:15am
Debriefing
10:15am – 10:20am
Facilitators introduce case to new respective groups
10:20am
Start SIM
10:35am
End SIM
10:35-11:15am
Debriefing
11:15am – 12:00pm
Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Shakhsheer lead a procedure workshop with emergent cricothyrotomy (Rusch Quick trach, Melker kit, centurion surgical cric kit) and placement of an extremity tourniquet. Participants will have time to practice emergent cric and tourniquet placement
Faculty
Timothy Ketterhagen MD FAAP; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Advocate Children's Hospital
Frank Belmonte, DO; CMO and Interim President, Advocate Children's Hospital
Baddr Shakhsheer, MD, FACS, FAAP Assistant Professor of Surgery | Section of Pediatric Surgery The University of Chicago | Comer Children’s Hospital Faculty, The MacLean Center for Medical Ethics | Co-Director, Ethics Consult Service
Madhuri Dave, DO, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending, Advocate Children's Hospital
Danielle Dougherty; Pediatric General Surgery; Advocate Children's Hospital
Disclosure
The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Board Recognition Statement(s)
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Available Credit
- 3.00 American Board of SurgerySuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 3.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
How to Register
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To claim credit for this program after you have been marked attended, click “Take Course” and follow the instructions.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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