OVERVIEW

2021 John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium is organized by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and will be held on Mar 05, 2021.

Accreditation:
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Credits:
AMA Credit Designation - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work Accreditation - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and complete the required evaluation are eligible for 6 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

Overview:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Penn State Children’s Hospital at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center announce the Annual John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium - now Virtual for 2021.

Trauma is the leading cause of childhood death and disability. However, pediatric trauma care continues to provide significant and unique challenges. This national symposium will provide the healthcare practitioner with up-to-date clinical information for the management of injured children and their families. Current issues will be addressed across the continuum of trauma care.

Since its inception in 2001, the John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium has grown to be a nationally recognized resource for cutting-edge as well as basic multidisciplinary pediatric trauma education - a one-of-a-kind conference.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe current treatment and technological advances that decrease pediatric death and disability
• Discuss how trauma affects the physical and emotional future of the pediatric patient
• Identify strategic measures to reduce the incidence of pediatric traumatic injuries