When children involved in the child welfare system need medical care, they are particularly in need of providers knowledgeable in trauma-informed care. While any ill or injured child may experience pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS), children in foster care, who often have a prior trauma history or lack social support, are at greater risk.

Enhance your skills in trauma-informed care and learn tips for working effectively with the child welfare system as a health care professional. Upon completion of this continuing education course, nurses will be able to:

• Identify signs, symptoms and risk factors of PMTS for children in the child welfare system.
• Explain basic strategies and recommendations for providing medical care to children in the child welfare system.
• Describe how best to work with the child welfare system to ensure that children are getting the help and support that they need.
• Earn 1.0 CE with this interactive continuing education course.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation of Credit

Released December 20, 2024
Expires December 20, 2027