OB / Pediatrics · SELF-PACED COURSE

Pediatric Medical Emergencies

  • EMT
  • AEMT
  • Paramedic

Assess common pediatric illness and red flags including fever, seizure, and dehydration.

60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

  • Recognize high-risk pediatric illness, including young-infant temperature instability and possible serious infection.
  • Differentiate respiratory presentation patterns and identify fatigue, obstruction and systemic allergic clues.
  • Assess seizure and glucose-related emergencies using timing, recovery, physiology and safe treatment boundaries.
  • Integrate fluid-loss, abdominal, exposure and chronic-condition findings into supportive care and reassessment.
  • Communicate evolving medical cases, measurement limits and continuing care needs without unsupported diagnostic or disposition claims.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course

01Illness Recognition, Fever and Infection
02Respiratory Medical Presentations
03Seizures and Glucose Emergencies
04Fluid Loss, Abdominal Pain and Poisoning
05Systemic Reactions and Individualized Care
06Progressive Cases and Continuing Evaluation

CE approval & acceptance

This course currently awards 0 approved CE hours. Check acceptance details.

Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.