DOTM Fall Skills 10.23.2026

Washington, DC US
October 23, 2026

This activity will provide critical care transport team members with updates on evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines for managing high-acuity pediatric patients. Topics include the assessment and management of pediatric diabetic emergencies, advanced care considerations for patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), proper application and use of Aspen cervical collars in trauma patients, and safety practices for working in and around the ambulance environment. Participants will engage in simulation-based scenarios designed to reinforce clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and the application of best practices in the critical care transport setting.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

Children's National Transport Medicine Staff

  • Nurses
  • Paramedics

Learning Objectives

  1. Assess pediatric patients with high-acuity conditions encountered in the critical care transport setting.
  2. Apply evidence-based guidelines and transport interventions for pediatric medical and trauma emergencies.
  3. Demonstrate safe patient transport practices through effective teamwork, communication, and ambulance safety principles.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 7.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 7.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 7.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 7.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
10/23/2026
Course expires: 
12/22/2026
Event starts: 
10/23/2026 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/23/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
Rating: 
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Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital 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. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider #4008362.

Credit Designation Statements

IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hour(s) for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Available Credit

  • 7.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 7.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 7.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 7.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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