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Eichelberger M. n.d.. Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Training Program [Final report]. Washington, DC: Children's Hospital National Medical Center, 171 pp.

Annotation: This project aimed to supplement the three (out of 110) hours in pediatric and childbirth training mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's curriculum standards for basic EMT training. The project trained EMTs who were nominated by state EMS directors and who returned to train other EMTs in their states. Audiovisual aids were made available to graduates for their use in local training. By the end of 1988 the project trained 190 EMTs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB92-103415.

Keywords: Continuing Education, Education of Health Professionals, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Injuries

Partnership for Male Youth. n.d.. The Partnership for Male Youth: Health provider toolkit for adolescent and young adult males. Washington, DC: Partnership for Male Youth, multiple items.

Annotation: This toolkit is designed to help health professionals address the unique health care needs of adolescents and young adult males (AYAs) ages 10 to 26. Contents include a checklist covering nine health domains; client interview questions and supporting materials for each domain including background information, practice tools, and references; and a video library containing presentations for continuing medical education and client education. Topics include healthy eating and physical activity, sexual and reproductive health, trauma, mental health, developmental disorders, sexual biologic basics, normal pubertal concerns and genital abnormalities, and labs and immunizations. A tutorial is also available.

Contact: Partnership for Male Youth, 900 Second Street, N.E., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: , Adolescent health, Adolescent males, Comprehensive health care, Continuing medical education, Evidence based health care, Health examinations, Immunizations, Interviews, Medical history taking, Men', Screening, Young adults, s health

National Center for Medical Home Implementation. 2022. Fostering partnership and teamwork in the pediatric medical home: A "how to" webinar series. Elk Grove Village, IL: National Center for Medical Home Implementation, multiple items.

Annotation: This video series for primary care health professionals and others focuses on partnership and teamwork in pediatric care delivery. Contents include prerequisites of and strategies for implementation and examples of best practice. Topics include implementing team huddles, enhancing care partnership support, and starting and supporting family advisory groups [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home, American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (847) 434-7605 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016, ext. 7605 Web Site: https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/medical-home Available from the website.

Keywords: Continuing education, Family centered care, Health care delivery, Medical home, Model programs, Multimedia, Patient care teams, Pediatric care, Primary care, Teamwork

Cooper LA, Pesquera M. 2020. Maryland cultural, linguistic and health literacy competency strategies: A policy framework for 2013–2020. Baltimore, MD: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Health Quality and Cost Council, 80 pp. plus appendices.

Annotation: This report summarizes findings and recommendations for increasing the cultural, linguistic, and health literacy competency of health professionals and health care delivery organizations throughout Maryland. Contents include recommendations for cultural competency standards and tiered reimbursement for medical and behavioral service settings, standards for multicultural health in patient-centered medical homes and other health care settings, and standards for continuing education in cultural competency for health care professionals.

Contact: Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone: (410) 767-6500 Secondary Telephone: (877) 463-3464 Web Site: http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Continuing education, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Equal opportunities, Family centered care, Health care delivery, Health care disparities, Health disparities, Health literacy, Language barriers, Maryland, Medical home, Reimbursement, Standards, Work force

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, Department of Emergency Medicine, . [2010]. VSNEMS [Virtual School Nurse and Emergency Medical Services] course directory. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, Department of Emergency Medicine,,

Annotation: This website comprises a set of 15 learning modules focusing on emergency services for school nurses and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The modules are available free of charge to everyone, and EMS personnel and nurses may earn continuing education credits for completing them.

Contact: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, EMS for Children Project, Department of Emergency Medicine, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Telephone: 505-925-7262 Fax: 505-925-7263 E-mail: Web Site: http://hsc.unm.edu/emermed/PED/emsc/emsc.shtml Available from the website.

Keywords: Continuing education, Educational materials, Emergency medical services, Resource materials, School health, School nurses, Training materials

Cicero M. 2010-. Pediatric disaster triage: Doing the most good for the most patients in the least time. Silver Spring, MD: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center,

Annotation: This course contains five modules addressing how to recognize a disaster, the rationale for pediatric disaster triage, and common triage strategies applicable to disaster response. Application of the information through the use of several case studies and embedded quizzes illustrates the concepts discussed in the training. Continuing medical education/continuing education credit is available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Telephone: (301) 244-6300 Fax: (301) 244-6301 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emscnrc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Case studies, Continuing education, Disaster planning, Disasters, Emergency medical services for children, Hospital emergency services, MCH training, Pediatric care, Triage

Alabama Medicaid Agency. 2004. Medical home health literacy: Bringing health to life--A resource guide for Alabama physicians. Montgomery, AL: Alabama Medicaid Agency, 1 CD.

Annotation: This interactive training CD provides guidelines and resources to support physicians in creating a medical home for their patients, especially children and adults with special health care needs. A library of downloadable resources for patient education, practice management, and more is included.

Contact: Alabama Medicaid Agency, 501 Dexter Avenue, P.O. Box 5624, Montgomery, AL 36103-5624, Telephone: (334) 242-5000 Web Site: http://medicaid.alabama.gov

Keywords: Alabama, Continuing education, Educational materials, Medical home, State initiatives

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Research, Training and Education. 2000. Maternal and child health training program: [Fact sheets]. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Research, Training and Education, 15 pp.

Annotation: These fact sheets describe the fifteen leadership training programs in maternal and child health. The training programs are in the following areas: continuing education and development, social work, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy, graduate medical education in historically black colleges and universities, adolescent health, maternal and child health leadership education in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, behavioral pediatrics, nursing, schools of public health, pediatric pulmonary centers, the maternal and child health training program, nutrition, communication disorders, and pediatric dentistry. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health, Behavioral sciences, Blacks, Communication disorders, Continuing education, Graduate education, Leadership training, Lung diseases, MCH training programs, Medical education, Neural development, Nursing, Nutrition, Pediatric dentistry, Pediatric occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Public health education, Social work

EMSC National Resource Center. 1998-. EMSC grantee product list. [Washington, DC]: EMSC National Resource Center, irregular.

Annotation: This product list for materials related to emergency medical services for children (EMSC) is organized into the following categories: children with special health care needs; cultural diversity; data collection and research; general EMSC programs; injury prevention; physician and nurse education; prehospital education; protocols and practice guidelines; public education; public policy; public relations; research; school health; EMSC standards, protocols, and guidelines; and EMSC system development. Item number, publication date, length, state (if applicable), price for first copy, and price for additional copies are listed for each item. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Telephone: (301) 244-6300 Fax: (301) 244-6301 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emscnrc.org Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK081 (1998).

Keywords: Catalogs, Children with special health care needs, Continuing education, Data collection, Emergency medical services for children, Guidelines, Injury prevention, Patient education, Protocols, Public education, Public policy, Public relations, Research, Standards, Systems development

Su E. 1997. Pediatric Prehospital Critical Care Skills Retention: [Final report]. Portland, OR: Oregon Health Sciences University, 12 pp.

Annotation: Optimal care of critically ill or injured children in out-of-hospital settings depends on the knowledge and skills of the emergency medical technician-paramedic (EMT-P). Limited exposure to pediatric emergencies may result in the deterioration of necessary knowledge and skills. This study assessed knowledge of pediatric resuscitation and deterioration of skills over a 12-month period following a pediatric resuscitation course, and determined the effect of ongoing clinical experience and re-education on the extent of deterioration in skill levels. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB98-126741.

Keywords: Continuing Education, Emergency Medical Services for Children, Emergency Medical Technicians, MCH Research, Research

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. 1996. Maternal and Child Health Continuing Education and Development: Announcement of grant availability and application guidance. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 15 pp.

Annotation: This document announces the availability of the maternal and child health continuing education grants for 1996. It gives an overview of the grant programs and explains the application process and requirements. Appendices describe the funding available for collaborative office rounds, emergency medical services for children, fetal alcohol syndrome resources, core public health, and nondirected continuing education. (Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau)

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Applications, Collaborative office rounds, Continuing education, Emergency medical services for children, Federal grants, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Leadership, MCH training programs, Public health

Houston J. 1994 (ca.). New Hampshire Emergency Medical Services for Children Project [Final report]. Hanover, NH: Dartmouth College, 35 pp.

Annotation: The New Hampshire emergency medical services (EMS) community concentrated its efforts on adult trauma and medical emergencies and has devoted less attention to the specific needs of pediatric patients. To reduce the incidence of preventable pediatric emergencies and to improve the outcome of acutely ill and injured children, this project focused on four areas: (1) Education programs for emergency room physicians, nurses, and prehospital personnel; (2) public information, education, and prevention programs; (3) prehospital pediatric emergency treatment protocols, facility assessment, pediatric triage, and interhospital transfer guidelines; and (4) quality assurance and data collection. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB97-121966.

Keywords: Continuing Education, Data Analysis, Emergency Medical Services for Children, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Programs, Preventive Health Care Education, Professional Education in EMSC, Quality Assurance
   

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