PECC Roles/Job Descriptions

This guide was created through collaboration of EMS agency leadership, medical directors, pediatric emergency physicians, established EMS PECCs, and members of the Louisiana EMS for Children Advisory Board.

This guide was created through collaboration of Children’s Emergency Care Alliance, EMS agency leadership, medical directors, pediatric emergency physicians, established EMS PECCs, and members of the Committee on Pediatric Emergency Care Advisory Board.

Advisory from the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) Preparedness & Education Committee: Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) for Emergency Medical Services

August 2020

The PA PECC Project has been developed in support of an EMSC initiative to promote the oversight and safe delivery of pre-hospital pediatric care in Pennsylvania. Various flyers to help educate individuals on the PECC role, created by this Project, are included here.

One page flyer from Kansas EMS for Children Program describing: What is a PECC?; Who can be a PECC?; What do PECCs do?

Flyer: A new initiative is being pushed out by the Arkansas Emergency Services for Children. (EMSC) Arkansas EMSC is asking each agency to establish a Pre-Hospital Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) in order for EMS providers to feel comfortable and confident in themselves when a pediatric call comes through dispatch. Whether your agency is urban, rural, volunteer or paid, various staffing models can fit your need to establish a PECC!

From Wisconsin EMS for Children: A statement of commitment to the establishment and ongoing support of a PECC.

One page flyer from Utah EMS for Children Program describing: What is PECC? What Does a PECC Do? Who can be a PECC?

Flyer from Pennsylvania EMS for Children Program describing the responsibilities of a PECC.

A pledge acknowledging the importance of integrating the pediatric population’s emergency healthcare needs into your agency’s agenda.

Flyer from Iowa EMS for Children.