Central Georgia – Region 5 EMS Pediatric Trauma Symposium
Central Georgia EMS Region Five recognizes the invaluable contributions of Georgia’s EMS providers and trauma system partners in saving children’s lives. The Regional Pediatric Symposium is a collaborative effort led by the EMS Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC), Central Georgia EMS for Children, the Region 5 Advisory Council Education Committee, and the Regional EMS Directors Association.
Designed primarily to meet the educational needs of prehospital practitioners, the 2025 Pediatric Trauma Symposium is open to all professionals involved in emergent pediatric care. Our goal is to enhance children’s well-being by sharing essential tools and information on pediatric injury prevention and optimal trauma care.
We value all our partners and encourage everyone to join us! However, at this time, only EMS credits have been approved. CEU category determinations are solely at the discretion of the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma. CNEs are currently under consideration.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Central Georgia Pediatric Trauma Symposium & Pediatric Simulation Day
March 6, 2025: Live Pediatric Webinars
| Pediatric Trauma Symposium – Thursday, March 6, 2025 | Category | Hours |
| 8:00 AM – Pediatric Burns Assessment and Management | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Shawn Fagan, MD, FACS, JMS Burn Center, Doctors Hospital | | |
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| 9:30 AM – Pediatric Shock Assessment Management | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Natalie E. Lane, MD, FAAP, Children’s Hospital of Georgia | | |
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| 10:45 AM – High Costs of Power: The Risks Associated with Lithium Batteries | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Ike McConell, Fire Chief, NPP, Georgia Fire Academy | | |
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| 12:00 PM (Noon) – The Big Move: Lessons from Transitioning to Arthur M. Blank Hospital | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Speaker – Kristopher S. Mattson, MAS, CEM, MEP, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta | | |
| Rana Roberts, RN, Director, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta | | |
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| 1:15 PM – Child Abuse Recognition and Response | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Yameika Head, MD, FAAP, Atrium Health Navicent Crescent House | | |
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| 2:30 PM – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Part I | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Krystina Bush, M.S. LPC, NCC, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia | | |
| Jason Arsenault, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia | | |
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| 3:45 PM – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Part II | Pediatrics | 1.00 |
| Krystina Bush, M.S. LPC, NCC, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia | | |
| Jason Arsenault, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia | | |
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| 7:00 PM – Trauma-After Hours Presentation – Rescuing the Rescuer | General | 1.00 |
| Kelly Buddenhagen, NRP | | |
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| 8:00 PM – Trauma After-Hours Presentation: Responder Resilience and Self-Care | General | 1.00 |
| Liana Rogers, NRP | | |
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March 7, 2025: In-Person Pediatric Simulation Day
| Pediatric Simulation Day – Friday, March 7, 2025 |
| 8:00 AM – A Momentary Distraction: Immersive Baseline Scenario |
| 9:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Age-Appropriate & Family-Centric Interactions |
| 10:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Assessment and Skills Training |
| 11:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Assessment and Skills Training |
| 12:00 PM – Lunch and Learn: Special Considerations for Pediatric Patients |
| 1:00 PM – Simulation Rotation I: Trauma and Medical Scenarios |
| 2:15 PM – Simulation Rotation II: Trauma & Medical Scenarios |
| 3:30 PM – Sim Day Slow Down: Reflect, Reset, and Reassess |
| 4:00 PM – Putting It All Together: Faculty and Students in Conversation |
| 5:00 PM – Closing Thoughts: Lessons Learned & Next Steps |
