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Pediatric Readiness Education

»Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois supports the state’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program by providing education, resources and clinical expertise to enhance pediatric readiness. We receive IDPH grant funding to develop and maintain these resources for health care providers and community organizations.
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Public Health Learning

This resource, developed by the University of Illinois Chicago, provides continuing education and professional development courses for public health professionals. You will need to create an account to access the free online modules.

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School Nurse Emergency Program

The School Nurse Emergency Care Course (SNEC) supports school nurses in assessing, triaging and treating sick and injured students. The course provides practical emergency care education for school settings. In addition, we have developed  to offer continued support and serve as a reference. 
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Decontamination Planning and Response

Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) provides resources for hospitals and EMS agencies to prepare for the unique needs of children in the case of a disaster. This  is designed to assist with decontamination planning and response to ensure the needs of children are met prior to, during and after undergoing decontamination. More resources can be found at and .
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RSV and Bronchiolitis Education

The rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases has led to more emergency department visits and hospitalizations, especially in children under age 1. All clinicians and public health professionals should be aware of how to identify this condition in young children. 

»Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Children’s Hospital offers an online presentation on acute respiratory distress in children, including an opportunity for CMEs if accessed through the .

RSV and Bronchiolitis Resources

These resources and tools will help you respond to and manage RSV in pediatric patients.

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EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center develops education and resources to help providers improve care for sick and injured kids. Resources include toolkits, learning modules and webinars.