About this Event
This course will provide a comprehensive review based on the detailed CPEN content established by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®). This course is presented in a manner that is easy to understand and would also be an excellent review for any nurse interested in increasing his or her knowledge and comfort level in managing pediatric emergencies.
Through the use of lectures, graphics, videos and practice questions, the course will review many of the areas that are tested on the CPEN examination. This course will provide not only a knowledge base for successfully completing the exam, but also a foundation for further study as the participant works towards emergency nursing certification.
Topics Covered Include:
• Review of Exam
• Pediatric Pathophysiology
• Pediatric Assessments
• Triage of the Pediatric Patient
• Medical Emergencies
• Special Considerations in Medical Emergencies
• Pediatric Trauma
• Pediatric Surgical Emergencies
• Procedural Sedation
• Psychological and Social Emergencies
• Legal and Professional Issues
• Pediatric Interventions
This course cannot guarantee that all participants will pass the CPEN certification exam. It is the responsibility of the emergency nurse to take the necessary time to study & gain mastery of the required topics.
What's Included?
Included in your registration fee are LIVE instruction, interactive discussions, self assessment questions, educational materials, and 24.58 hours of CE for those who participate both days.
What's NOT Included?
Travel and overnight lodging are the responsibility of the participants.
The Maryland EMS for Children State Partnership Grant (federal HRSA/MCHB/EMSC) is providing the course materials and faculty for the course. Registration fee is a non-refundable donation to Maryland ENA to cover the meals and materials.
For more information, contact 410-706-1758 or email [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, United States
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