Pediatric ED Equipment Skills Validation Competency Sample Checklist

Resource Overview

• Provided as a sample resource to support development or review of local policies, procedures, or competencies.
• A comprehensive framework to support validation of clinician competency in the safe use of pediatric emergency department (ED) equipment.
• Emphasizes equipment readiness, pediatric-appropriate sizing and settings, physiologic monitoring, airway and resuscitation support, medication delivery, and patient safety.

How to Use This Resource

• Use to support onboarding and ongoing skills validation for emergency department clinicians.
• Incorporate into skills days, simulation, or annual competency review.
• Adapt checklist elements to reflect locally available equipment, policies, and pediatric care workflows.