Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) - Pediatrics

THE AUGUST SESSION OF THIS COURSE IS FULL.

This offering was previously known as Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS).


OFFERING INFORMATION:
The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS®)-Pediatrics course is aimed at equipping clinicians to recognize critical illness and initiate care for critically ill pediatric patients. FCCS-Pediatrics trains nonintensivists. It is recommended for any healthcare professional who may encounter a critically ill or injured pediatric patient. This two-day, comprehensive curriculum addresses fundamental principles critical in the successful management of critically ill children during the first 24 hours post-resuscitation until transfer or critical care consultation. The course builds on the student’s pediatric knowledge base, preparing them to assess patients and deal with acute deterioration in their condition.


OBJECTIVES:
1. Integrate current guidelines and recommendations for pediatric critical care support.
2. Incorporate initial management principles of care for the initial 24-hours of the critically ill or injured pediatric patient.
3. Examine the initial support and care needed by the deteriorating pediatric patient.


CONTINUING EDUCATION:
In support of improving patient care, Hawai‘i Pacific Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Hawai‘i Pacific Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hawai‘i Pacific Health designates this live activity for 15.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please email Laurie Yamamoto at laurie.yamamoto@kapiolani.org.