Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation & Procedural Sim Course

Focused on Pediatric Readiness. Designed for Real-World Pediatric Emergencies.

Course Overview

A joint initiative between Ohio ACEP + Akron Children's Hospital!
Enhance your ability to confidently manage pediatric emergencies. This high-impact, hands-on simulation course is designed to strengthen Pediatric Readiness across emergency departments, urgent care settings and hospital systems. Through expert-led instruction, small-group procedural training, and immersive simulation scenarios, participants will refine resuscitation skills, practice HALO pediatric procedures and strengthen crisis resource management skills. This course bridges the gap between knowledge and real-world execution—so you can perform decisively when seconds matter.

Course Date

October 28, 2026 - Register Online!

Who Should Attend

• Emergency Physicians
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Emergency & Critical Care Nurses
• Residents & Fellows
• EMS Personnel
• Community Hospital Teams Working to Improve Pediatric Readiness

• Providers Committed to Providing High Level Acute Pediatric Care
  
  

Course Objectives

Participants will:

• Enhance readiness for pediatric and neonatal emergencies
• Practice critical airway and vascular access procedures
• Strengthen neonatal and pediatric resuscitation performance
• Improve communication and crisis resource management
• Identify system-level gaps in pediatric emergency preparedness
• Apply practical pearls that can immediately improve patient care
  
  

Hands-On Procedural Skill Sessions

Held at a state-of-the-art, multi-level pediatric specialized simulation center, this course offers an exceptional immersive training experience. Expert faculty will provide focused small-group instruction, ensuring individual coaching and feedback. 

Airway & Ventilation

• Video Laryngoscopy (VL) Intubation & I-Gel Placement
• Direct Laryngoscopy (DL) & Bagging Pearls
• Surgical Airway

Vascular Access & Thoracic Procedures

• Intraosseous (IO) & Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) Access
• Pediatric Chest Tube Placement

Resuscitation Skills

• Neonatal & Pediatric Resuscitation Techniques
  
  

High-Fidelity Simulation Scenarios

Immersive, case-based simulations are designed to challenge attendees' clinical decision-making, procedural execution, communication, and leadership skills. Each scenario includes time for a structured debriefing, facilitator observations and guided discussion. Participants will leave equipped with actionable insights to improve both individual performance and departmental Pediatric Readiness.

Why Pediatric Readiness Matters

Children represent a substantial proportion of emergency department visits, yet many facilities report gaps in pediatric-specific equipment, protocols, training, and team preparedness.

This course directly supports institutional Pediatric Readiness initiatives by focusing on:

• Standardized Pediatric Resuscitation Approaches
• Airway and Procedural Confidence
• Crisis Resource Management
• Identifying Opportunities for Systems Improvement
• Strengthening Institutional Readiness for High-Acuity Pediatric Traumas

Emphasis is placed not only on individual skill development, but also on systems awareness, communication, and actionable strategies to enhance institutional Pediatric Readiness.

Space is intentionally limited to preserve small-group learning and maximize hands-on participation.

Pediatric Sim Course Agenda

Registration Fees

$695 - Ohio ACEP Members
$795 - ACEP Members
$850 - Non-Members
$750 - Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners/Paramedics
$675 - Residents/Fellows

A joint initiative between Ohio ACEP + Akron Children's Hospital!

Policy and Course Cancellation Information 

Refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day of class less a $150 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks before your scheduled date.