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ForwardED Code Team Training (2026)
Course Description
This educational activity is designed to prepare Emergency Department RNs to learn roles and responsibilities of care for critical medical and trauma patients. Learners will review emergency medications, critical equipment, and standardized response protocols utilized during high-acuity code events. Through case base scenarios presenting to the code bay, participants will enhance clinical judgement related to pathophysiology, anticipatory care, and protocols.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.
Target Audience
Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Compare roles and resources available based on levels of trauma or medical activations
- Demonstrate the correct first four steps for each role during a medical or trauma activation.
- Analyze trauma mechanisms in relation to potential injuries to anticipate patient outcomes and care
- Apply appropriate nursing interventions to address identified life-threating conditions during a medical or trauma resuscitation scenario.
- Apply knowledge and skills learned in medication lecture during code room simulations.
- Report patient assessment findings, interventions, and changes in patient status clearly and timely to the interdisciplinary trauma team during a simulated medical or trauma scenario.
Emily Sun, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN
Laura Wisely
Jessica Tobin, RN, BSN
Bradford Garmon, DNP, MSN, CCRN, CNL, CPHQ
Joanna Kim
Emily Sun, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN
Jessica Tobin, RN, BSN
Laura Wisely
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. 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
Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 13.5 Live ANCC contact hours.
Available Credit
- 13.50 ANCCChildren’s National Hospital will provide 13.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Enduring activity.
- 13.50 ParticipationSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity.
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