Module #1 Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Overview of pediatric cardiac emergencies, importance of timely recognition and treatment, and course objectives
Module #2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Pediatric Heart Review of normal cardiac anatomy and physiology in pediatrics, including fetal circulation and changes at birth
Module #3 Cardiac Assessment in Pediatrics Physical examination, vital signs, and diagnostic tools for cardiac evaluation in pediatric patients
Module #4 Common Pediatric Cardiac Conditions Overview of congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathies, and other common cardiac conditions in pediatrics
Module #5 CPR and Resuscitation in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) guidelines for cardiac arrest, including CPR and medication administration
Module #6 Recognition of Cardiac Arrest in Pediatrics Identifying signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest in pediatric patients, including bradycardia and tachycardia
Module #7 Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances in Pediatrics Pediatric cardiac arrhythmias, including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and bradycardia
Module #8 Cardiac Emergencies in the Neonate Unique cardiac considerations in neonates, including critical congenital heart disease and ductal-dependent lesions
Module #9 Cardiac Emergencies in the Infant Common cardiac emergencies in infants, including SVT and congestive heart failure
Module #10 Cardiac Emergencies in the Child and Adolescent Cardiac emergencies in older pediatric patients, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and long QT syndrome
Module #11 Cardiac Medications in Pediatric Emergencies Pharmacologic management of pediatric cardiac emergencies, including adenosine, lidocaine, and amiodarone
Module #12 Electrical Therapy in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing in pediatric cardiac emergencies
Module #13 Pediatric ECG Interpretation Basic and advanced ECG interpretation in pediatric patients, including rhythm recognition and axis determination
Module #14 Cardiac Imaging in Pediatric Emergencies Role of echocardiography, chest radiography, and other imaging modalities in pediatric cardiac emergencies
Module #15 Pediatric Cardiac Trauma Cardiac injuries in pediatric trauma patients, including blunt and penetrating trauma
Module #16 Cardiac Emergencies in Pediatric Patients with Special Needs Unique cardiac considerations in pediatric patients with special needs, including those with congenital syndromes and disabilities
Module #17 Family-Centered Care in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Importance of family-centered care in pediatric cardiac emergencies, including communication and support strategies
Module #18 Pediatric Cardiac Emergency Scenarios Case-based scenarios of pediatric cardiac emergencies, including real-life examples and group discussion
Module #19 Teamwork and Communication in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Effective teamwork and communication strategies in pediatric cardiac emergencies, including role definition and crisis resource management
Module #20 Quality Improvement in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Identifying areas for quality improvement in pediatric cardiac emergencies, including performance metrics and quality initiatives
Module #21 Cultural Competence in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Cultural diversity and cultural competence in pediatric cardiac emergencies, including language barriers and cultural nuances
Module #22 Ethical Considerations in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Ethical dilemmas in pediatric cardiac emergencies, including futility, consent, and end-of-life care
Module #23 Simulation-Based Training in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Using simulation-based training to improve performance and outcomes in pediatric cardiac emergencies
Module #24 Debriefing and Feedback in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies Debriefing and feedback strategies to improve team performance and patient outcomes in pediatric cardiac emergencies
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies career
