Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Each year in the United States, more than 20,000 infants and children suffer cardiac arrest. On average, prehospital emergency care providers are called to treat out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in more than 7,000 infants and children. Of these, 11.4% survive to hospital discharge. This interactive online course covers major concepts of cardiac arrest in infants and children, the AHA guidelines for treatment of children in cardiac arrest, and post-cardiac arrest care. Pediatric cardiac arrest can be one of the most stressful situations for any prehospital care provider. Managing the resuscitation effort can call upon most of the skills and resources you have in the most demanding conditions.
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Course Details
Continuing Education
- Accreditation: CAPCE
- CAPCE Course ID: 2517399
- CAPCE Course Number: 6144
- CAPE CEH Category: Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses pediatric cardiac assessment, resuscitation priorities, rhythm recognition, defibrillation/AED considerations, and team communication related to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. Each year in the United States, more than 20,000 infants and children suffer cardiac arrest.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for pediatric cardiac arrest, shock, dysrhythmias, and high-stress resuscitation events requiring coordinated EMS care associated with Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. Each year in the United States, more than 20,000 infants and children suffer cardiac arrest.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address pediatric resuscitation protocols, medication and energy-dose accuracy, patient safety, and documentation expectations tied to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in prehospital care.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for AEMTs and paramedics, as well as EMS teams, preparing for pediatric cardiac emergencies and resuscitation, along with EMS agencies seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support EMS readiness and professional development by preparing crews for rare, high-acuity pediatric cardiac events and reinforcing coordinated resuscitation practices related to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on pediatric cardiac care, resuscitation readiness, pediatric assessment, and continuing clinical education. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across EMS teams.
