Webinars & Events

EMSC Day webinar: Rethinking Spinal Motion Restriction in Children: Evidence-Based Strategies for Prehospital Care Webinar

May 20, 1-2 pm CT

For EMS clinicians

Pediatric cervical spine injuries are rare but potentially serious, making accurate prehospital assessment essential. This webinar will feature Drs. Julie Leonard, MD, MPH, and Caleb Edwin Ward, MB BChir, MPH. Drs, who will review current evidence on spinal motion restriction (SMR) in children and how evolving research is changing traditional immobilization practices. Participants will explore key differences in pediatric cervical spine anatomy and injury patterns that influence field decision-making. The session will also highlight clinical decision tools, including the PECARN pediatric cervical spine rule, to guide when SMR is appropriate. Practical strategies for implementing evidence-based SMR protocols within EMS systems will also be discussed. The webinar is presented by the National Association of EMTs and the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center.

Pediatric Readiness Education Series

From Scene to ICU: A Collaborative Approach to Pediatric Submersion Injuries

May 21, 10-11 am CT

Targeted to ED clinicians; EMS clinicians are welcome to attend

Recurring on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am CT

The Pediatric Readiness Education Series is a free, national webinar series delivered as a collaboration between the EIIC and the Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series. Building on the success of the Texas-led series, this co-effort expands the reach of Pediatric Readiness education while aligning content with national Pediatric Readiness priorities.