1. Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: Course Coordinator Orientation
Welcome participants to the PEPP Course Coordinator Group Orientation.
Have participants introduce themselves.

2. Objectives (1 of 2)
At the conclusion of the Course Coordinator Orientation, the participants will be able to:
Prepare to conduct a PEPP Course
Select and recruit Faculty for a PEPP Course
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3. Objectives (2 of 2)
At the conclusion of the Course Coordinator Orientation, the participants will be able to:
Conduct a PEPP Course
Submit appropriate PEPP paperwork to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
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4. Overview of Orientation
PEPP Course materials
PEPP Resource Manual Administrative Section
Teaching the PEPP Course
PEPP Website
Questions and Answers
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5. PEPP Course Materials PEPP Textbook PEPP Resource Manual
PEPP Toolkit CD-ROM
PEPP ALS and BLS DVD
PEPP Written Test
Explain that there are many resources available to PEPP Course Coordinators.
Briefly describe and show the resources listed on the slide.

6. PEPP Resource Manual Administration Educational Principles Lectures
Scenarios
Skill Stations
Appendices
Explain that the PEPP Resource Manual is designed to be used by PEPP Course Coordinators and Faculty. Each person teaching the PEPP Course needs to have a copy of the PEPP Resource Manual. Refer participants to their Resource Manual and briefly describe what is included in each section.

7. PEPP Resource Manual Administration
Explain that you will now highlight some of the important information in the Administration section.

8. Responsibilities of PEPP Course Coordinator (1 of 3)
Maintain integrity of program
Select and communicate with a PEPP Medical Advisor
Select appropriate Faculty
Ensure participant and Faculty evaluations for course are completed
Read each point on the slide and briefly expand.
Explain that the Faculty-to-participant ratio for the PEPP Course is 1:6.

9. Responsibilities of PEPP Course Coordinator (2 of 3)
Maintain direct communication with the AAP
Coordinate logistical issues
Manage course budget
Address educational principles within the structure of the course
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10. Responsibilities of PEPP Course Coordinator (3 of 3)
Be present for entire course and supervise all aspects of the course
Submit completed course rosters to the AAP
Ensure the safety of participants
Read each point on the slide and briefly expand on each.

11. PEPP Course Coordinator Requirements
PEPP BLS Course Coordinator can teach:
PEPP BLS Course
PEPP BLS Course Coordinator Orientation
PEPP ALS Course Coordinator can teach:
PEPP BLS Course
PEPP ALS Course
PEPP BLS or ALS Course Coordinator Orientation

12. PEPP Medical Advisor Requirements
Physician (MD or DO)
Current responsibilities in the local or regional EMS system
Know local and/or regional EMS jurisdictional protocols
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Explain that each PEPP Course needs to have a Medical Advisor. Emphasize that the role of the Medical Advisor is to be a medical resource to the Course Coordinator on EMS issues or specific pediatric concerns related to the course. The Medical Advisor does not have to be on site during the course.

13. Responsibilities of PEPP Medical Advisor (1 of 2)
Provide direction and advice for the Course Coordinator
Review the course content
Recommend potential Faculty if needed
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14. Responsibilities of PEPP Medical Advisor (2 of 2)
Identify and clarify jurisdictional and protocol issues to be addressed in the course
Serve as a Faculty member if possible
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15. PEPP Faculty Requirements
Health care professional
Appropriately trained for the course and audience that they are teaching
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Explain that Faculty do not necessarily need to be people who have completed a PEPP Course. However, if they are not, the Course Coordinator should meet with the Faculty prior to the course to explain the course philosophy.
Emphasize the importance of adhering to the medical principles presented in the course. This will prevent confusion and ensure that the course is consistently taught.

16. Responsibilities of PEPP Faculty
Facilitate learning process
Be familiar with course structure and material
Work with PEPP Course Coordinator and other Faculty
Read materials related to PEPP Faculty
Read the slide and expand briefly on each point.

17. PEPP Course Requirements (1 of 2)
Course size
1:6 Faculty to participant ratio
Enough equipment for Skill Stations
Room requirements
Large room for Lectures
Four breakout areas

18. PEPP Course Requirements (2 of 2)
Audiovisual Equipment
LCD projector and screen
Computer with CD-ROM drive
DVD player
Monitor

19. Continuing Education Credit
At this time, the AAP does not award continuing education credits for PEPP Courses
Course Coordinators should work with the appropriate agency in their area to arrange for securing continuing education credits
Explain that it is the Course Coordinator’s responsibility to secure continuing education credit, if needed. At this time, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not provide continuing education credits for the PEPP Course. If you know the procedure for securing continuing education credits in your area, explain this to the participants.

20. Publicizing the PEPP Course on the PEPP Website
Go to and complete the online course notification in the Course Coordinator Only section or
Complete the Course Notification Form in the Appendices of the Resource Manual and mail it to the AAP
Encourage participants to notify the American Academy of Pediatrics of courses they have scheduled that are open to the public. Explain the ways that this can be done by referring to the points on the slide.

21. Budget Considerations
Promotion
Faculty expenses
Equipment Purchase and Rental
Facility Expenses
Course Supplies
Copying
Postage
The Course Coordinator is responsible for the course budget. Read the budget considerations listed on the slide.
Budget issues will be quite variable from course to course. Some Course Coordinators may wish to charge a fee to participants for taking the course in order to cover costs of implementing the course. The need and amount of course fees are at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

22. PEPP Tests (BLS/ALS versions)
Pretests
Online
On site, paper and pencil
Post-test
On site
Test 1
Test 2
Explain that the PEPP Pretest can be taken on the PEPP website at It is optional to administer the Pretest as part of the PEPP Course. If you plan to administer the PEPP Pretest as part of the PEPP Course, time needs to be added to the schedule.

23. PEPP Post-Test Obtaining Tests Test Security Philosophy
The American Academy of Pediatrics issues a test packet to a person when they become a Course Coordinator.
Emphasize that the Course Coordinator is responsible for test security and that no participant should be allowed to leave with a copy of the test.
The test are case-based to evaluate whether participants can apply the information learned in the course.

24. PEPP Post-Test Administration
Preparation
Photocopy test and answer sheet
Make pencils available
Implementation
Faculty assistance
80% correct to pass
Remediation
All tests must be returned to Course Coordinator
Emphasize the following information:
The Course Coordinator needs to photocopy the test and answer sheet prior to the course.
Faculty may assist with the administration of the post-test.
80% correct is a passing score on the post-test. The ALS post-test contains 25 questions. The participant must answer 20 correctly to pass. The BLS post-test contains 15 questions. The participant must answer 12 correctly to pass.
A student can take the post-test a second time. If Test 1 was taken, then give the participant Test 2 as the second test.
If a student does not pass the second post-test, he/she is not eligible to receive a Course Completion Card. The Course Coordinator should encourage the individual to student the textbook and retake the course at another time.

25. PEPP Successful Completion
Participate in the complete course
Pass Post-Test
Course Completion Card valid for 2-years

26. PEPP Evaluation Participant evaluation form Faculty evaluation form
Course Coordinator must submit these forms to the AAP for the first course they coordinate and are encouraged to submit the forms for subsequent courses
Feedback from participants and Faculty is an important part of maintaining the quality of the PEPP Course.
Each participant needs to complete a participant evaluation form.
Each Faculty member needs to complete a Faculty evaluation form.
The Course Coordinator must submit these forms to the American Academy of Pediatrics for the first course that they coordinate.
Course Coordinators are encouraged to submit evaluation forms for all of the courses they coordinate, but are not required to do so.
Evaluations are critical for continuous improvement of the PEPP Course.

27. PEPP Paperwork (1 of 2)
Complete online for no charge at
Mail or fax to the AAP with a processing fee
If you have internet access in the classroom, show participants the PEPP website. If not, a few screens from the PEPP website will be shown in upcoming slides.
Most paperwork can be submitted to the AAP electronically for no charge.
There is a processing fee for rosters and Course Coordinator applications submitted through the mail.

28. PEPP Paperwork (2 of 2) Course Notification Form Course Roster
Evaluation Forms
Course Coordinator Application
Refer participants to the Course Notification Form in the Resource Manual Appendix. If you are teaching a PEPP Course that is open to the public, you can post your course on the PEPP website by going to If you do not have access to the internet, you can use the form in the Resource Manual Appendix and mail it to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Refer participants to the Course Roster in the Resource Manual Appendix. This Roster needs to be completed and submitted to the American Academy of Pediatrics for each PEPP Course you conduct. It can be completed through the PEPP website for no charge or it can be mailed to the American Academy of Pediatrics with a $20 processing fee.
Refer participants to the Evaluation Forms in the Resource Manual Appendix. Explain that Course Coordinators are required to submit these forms for the first course that they teach and are encouraged to submit them for all of the courses they teach.
Refer participants to the Course Coordinator Application in the Resource Manual Appendix. A person interested in becoming a PEPP Course Coordinator must complete this form. Those taking the online Course Coordinator Orientation will complete this form online.

29. Course Coordinator Log-in

30. Course Notification Form

31. Course Roster List

32. New Course Roster

33. Conducting the PEPP Course
The next section will provide the basics on conducting the various components of the PEPP Course.

34. PEPP Course Components
Lectures
Skill Stations
Scenarios
Video
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35. Question
What is the difference between the PEPP BLS Course and the PEPP ALS Course?
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36. Answer PEPP BLS vs. ALS Courses
PEPP BLS Course is 7 hours and is intended for BLS providers
15 questions on PEPP Post-Test
PEPP ALS Course is 13 hours and is intended for ALS providers
25 questions on PEPP Post-Test
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Refer participants to the Comparison Chart in the Resource Manual Appendix. Highlight the differences described in the chart.
Emphasize that the PEPP Course Schedule can be implemented in a number of different ways, as long as the required components are covered.

37. PEPP Course Schedule Options
BLS
One-day course = 7 hours
Modular course = 3:15/3:45
ALS
Two-day course = 13 hours
Modular course = 4/2:30/3/3:30

38. Required BLS Course Lectures
Child Development: Applying the Triangle
Child Maltreatment
Respiratory Emergencies
Trauma
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39. Optional BLS Course Lectures
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization
Medical Emergencies
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Death of a Child
Toxic Exposures

40. Required ALS Course Lectures
All lectures included in the BLS Course, plus:
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization
Medical Emergencies
Course Coordinator’s Choice of 1 Optional Lecture:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Death of a Child
Toxic Exposures
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41. Delivering PEPP Lectures
Case-based to enhance learning
Presentations available on Toolkit CD-ROM
Faculty script included in Resource Manual
ALS content is highlighted and may be removed if conducting a BLS course
Refer the participants to one of the lectures in the Resource Manual. Explain that if a BLS course is being given, the ALS content may be removed.

42. PEPP Skill Stations Two BLS Skill Stations Two ALS Skill Stations
Participants rotate through Skill Stations
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Have participants open the Resource Manual to one of the Skill Stations and briefly discuss how to conduct a Skills Station.

43. BLS Course Skill Stations
Skill Station 1: Airway Management
Airway adjuncts (oral and nasopharyngeal airways)
Bag-mask ventilation
Foreign body obstruction
Skill Station 2: Spinal Stabilization
Length-based resuscitation tape
Spinal stabilization
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44. ALS Course Skill Stations (1 of 2)
Skill Station 1: Airway Management
Airway adjuncts (oral and nasopharyngeal airways)
Bag-mask ventilation
Endotracheal intubation
Confirmation of endotracheal placement
Foreign body obstruction
Tracheostomy management
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45. ALS Course Skill Stations (2 of 2)
Skill Station 2: Spinal Stabilization and Vascular Access
Length-based resuscitation tape
Intraosseous needle insertion
Spinal stabilization
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46. PEPP Scenarios 6 Scenarios
30 minutes each for BLS course
45 minutes each for ALS course
Conducted in small groups and participants rotate to various Scenario stations
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Have participants refer to a Scenario in the Resource Manual and briefly describe how to conduct a Scenario station.
Emphasize the importance of engaging participants in a discussion. Encourage everyone to participate.
For tips on teaching, see the Educational Principles section in the Resource Manual.

47. PEPP Scenario Topics Cardiovascular Emergencies
Child and Family Interaction
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization
Medical Emergencies
Trauma
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48. PEPP Video Available on DVD Four-segments
Segment 1: Pediatric Assessment Triangle (BLS and ALS)
Segment 2: Airway Procedures (BLS)
Segment 3: Airway Procedures (ALS)
Segment 4: Spinal Stabilization (BLS and ALS)
Segment 5: Vascular Access (ALS)
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49. PEPP Course Coordinator Orientation (1 of 2)
On site orientation
Taught by PEPP Course Coordinator
70 minutes classroom orientation
No examination required
As a PEPP Course Coordinator, you are qualified to conduct a PEPP Course Coordinator Orientation.
There are PowerPoint slides available on the Toolkit CD-ROM for conducting the orientation.
Qualified individuals also have the choice of reading the PEPP Resource Manual and then completing the online Course Coordinator examination.

50. PEPP Course Coordinator Orientation (2 of 2)
Online orientation
Course Coordinator (open book) examination at

51. Qualifications to Attend Course Coordinator Orientation
Physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, paramedic, or EMT
Successfully complete the PEPP provider course for the level for which they wish to coordinate courses
Experience in teaching EMS or experience in coordinating another standardized course
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Explain that there are two levels of PEPP Course Coordinators, BLS and ALS.
An ALS Course Coordinator can teach the PEPP BLS or ALS Course and can provide an orientation for qualified individuals who wish to become PEPP BLS or ALS Course Coordinators.
A BLS Course Coordinator can teach the PEPP BLS Course and can provide an orientation for qualified individuals who wish to become PEPP BLS Course Coordinators.

52. www.PEPPsite.com (1 of 2) Resources available:
Online submission of records
Online Course Coordinator Orientation
Continuing education credit information and forms
Online ordering of materials
Newsletter
Bulletin board
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If an internet connection is available in the classroom, demonstrate some of the resources.

53. www.PEPPsite.com (2 of 2) Resources available: Pretest Glossary
Web links
Additional scenarios
Online PEPP Renewal Course
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54. Summary
The AAP will send you a Course Coordinator card, a Course Coordinator ID number, and PEPP tests
Thank you for your participation.
Enjoy teaching the course!
Read the slide and encourage participants to teach the course.