Course Administration Webinar May 19, 2016 Susan Fuchs, MD, FAAP, FACEP Keith Widmeier, BA, NRP, FP-C

Susan Fuchs, MD, FAAP, FACEP Associate Director, Division of Emergency Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Co-Editor, PEPP Revised Third Edition

Keith Widmeier, BA, NRP, FP-C EMS Education Specialist at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine PEPP Steering Committee Member

Overview PEPP Revised 3e Updates 2015 AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines Highlights Summary of 2016 PLS Collaborative Consensus Statement Course Format Options Continuing Education Credit Required Course Materials Course Completion Requirements Course Registration Process Course Coordinator Teaching Requirements Helpful Resources What’s Ahead for PEPP

Updates Revised Third Edition updates include: Participant manual – Updated to incorporate 2015 AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines and 2016 Pediatric Life Support Collaborative Consensus Statement information Online Modules – Currently being updated to incorporate 2015 AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines Instructor Toolkit (ITK) – CD-ROM comprised of all course materials including video clips – ITK files are in the process of being updated. Once completed; updated files will be placed in the Course Coordinator Only section of the PEPP Website. Free eBook with every Textbook purchase New! PEPP Spanish Textbook available Supplemental Resources (Website; Facebook page)

2015 AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines Highlights Revised BLS healthcare provider algorithms: single and 2 or more rescuers Lidocaine added (or amiodarone) for resistant VFib, pulseless VTach New NRP algorithm Updated management of infants born with meconium

Additional Changes Updated Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Death of a Child Chapter Subcutaneous injection procedure added Updated cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure Use of term spinal motion restriction vs spinal stabilization

2016 Pediatric Life Support Collaborative Consensus Statement Organizational support from: – American Academy of Pediatrics – American College of Emergency Physicians – Committee on Trauma ( American College of Surgeons) – Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee (American Heart Association) – Emergency Medical Services for Children – Emergency Nurses Association – National Association of EMS Educators – National Association of EMS Physicians – National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

2016 Pediatric Life Support Collaborative Consensus Statement Consistent approach to pediatric assessment across courses: – PAT forms a general impression – Primary assessment (ABCDE) – Secondary assessment (focused history, exam, ongoing reassessment) – Diagnostic assessment

2016 Pediatric Life Support Collaborative Consensus Statement Consistent terminology across courses: – Hypoxemia – Traumatic brain injury – Concussion – Spinal motion restriction – Status epilepticus – Hyperventilation

Course Format Options PEPP Course Coordinators continue to have the option of offering one of two different formats, structured to meet the needs of students with different learning styles. Hybrid course—for students who prefer to learn some course content through self-directed online learning. This course includes 9 engaging, interactive online modules that students complete before attending the onsite portion of the course for scenarios and hands-on skill stations. Onsite course—for students who prefer to learn course content by attending a traditional, instructor-led classroom course. This course includes case-based lectures, live-action video, small group scenarios, and hands-on skill stations.

Continuing Education Credit The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an accredited provider of the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). Participants who successfully complete the PEPP Course are eligible to receive continuing education units (CEUs) through CECBEMS. Participants must select the option to receive CEUs during the access code redemption process. CECBEMS certificates will be delivered electronically to eligible participants.

PEPP BLS Course: Continuing Education Credit OnsiteHybrid A 9.25-hour course (8 hours education), conducted entirely in the classroom An 8.75-hour course (8.5 hours education) Following completion of 9 online modules, students attend a 4-hour onsite course for hands-on skill stations, instructor interaction, and written examination. 8.0 CECBEMS Credits Issued8.5 CECBEMS Credits Issued

PEPP ALS Course: Continuing Education Credit OnsiteHybrid A hour course (14 hours education), conducted entirely in the classroom A 14-hour course (12.5 hours education) Following completion of 9 online modules for 6 hours of online learning, students attend an 8-hour onsite course (total of 12.5 education hours) for hands-on skill stations, instructor interaction, and written examination CECBEMS Credits Issued12.5 CECBEMS Credits Issued

Required Course Materials 1 PEPP Instructor’s Toolkit per Course Coordinator 1 PEPP Revised Third Edition Textbook (includes an access code and ebook) per student to be reviewed prior to course 1 access code per student – Codes are located in front cover of the textbook – Codes can be purchased separately – Access codes are required for each student and may only be redeemed once Course materials can be purchased through: – American Academy of Pediatrics (888) ; – Jones & Bartlett Learning (800) ;

Access Codes Additional access codes can be purchased for $16.95 each at Contact with any questions regarding access codeswww.jblearning.com/techsupport

How does a CC Register a Course?

Course Registration Process How does a PEPP CC register a course? 1.Determine which course format will be offered: Onsite Hybrid 2.Go to and register the course through the online database by clicking on ‘Courses and Rosters’. 3.Enter in the required information, and click ‘Submit’. 4.You will receive an confirming your course creation.

How does a CC set up a roster?

Setting Up a Course Roster Prior to a PEPP course: Search for students through: Open Roster, or Search using first/last name Accept students into the course through Course Registration tab Ensure students complete precourse work prior to course Onsite = Pretest Hybrid = Online Modules Communicate to students to select “Open Enrollment Course” in their Jones & Bartlett Learning account to complete precourse work

Setting Up a Course Roster After the PEPP course: Manually adjust the drop down in the course roster for each student to pass/fail Contact any students who have not completed the precourse work and address the issue – Students will not receive a Course Completion Certificate until they have completed the precourse work TIP: Precourse work needs to be completed on a personal computer rather than a mobile device.

Setting Up a Course Roster After the PEPP course: Adding a Medical Director to the roster Using the Add drop down box, select “Medical Director” Enter the Medical Director’s first name, last name, and/or address and press the “Next Button.” A list of candidates will appear. Select one of the candidates from the list by pressing the “Select” button next to the name. Verify that the information is correct and press “Add Medical Director”.

Course Completion Requirements

Complete precourse work prior to PEPP course – Onsite = Pretest – Hybrid = Online Modules Participate in the complete PEPP course Pass the final examination Students who successfully complete a course taught by a PEPP Course Coordinator are eligible to receive a PEPP Course Completion Certificate. The Course Completion Certificate is valid for 2 years.

Course Coordinator Teaching Requirements Individuals who wish to become a PEPP CC, or wish to reactivate their instructor status must: Be a physician (MD or DO), registered nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, physician assistant, EMT, or paramedic. Have EMS teaching experience Successfully complete a PEPP provider course at the level for which they wish to conduct a course.

Course Coordinator Teaching Requirements Submit an electronic application to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) via the PEPP website. Complete the Course Coordinator Online Orientation module. Be knowledgeable of the most current PEPP course material. Teach 2 courses within 2 years to maintain status.

Helpful Resources PEPP CCs are encouraged to visit the PEPP website at The website contains up-to-date information on relevant EMS topics, updated course materials, and other helpful documents for your courses. Please send any suggestions for additional online resources, and any questions or concerns you may have regarding PEPP to Contact AAP Life Support staff with questions at ext Become a friend of the PEPP Facebook page at

What’s Ahead for PEPP? PEPP Renewal Course Needs Assessment Survey CSHCN Module Co-developing a library of online modules with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Questions?