School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) Course
The School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) Course equips you with essential skills to assess, triage and manage medical emergencies in a school setting. Gain continuing knowledge for your school nurse certification and feel confident in your ability to navigate the evolving challenges of school nursing. Team-taught by emergency department nurses and school nurses, the course gives you the chance to ask questions from both perspectives on pediatric emergencies and connect with peers from nearby schools.
About the SNEC Course
This three-day, hands-on course offers school nurse training for handling injuries, medical crises and disaster situations with confidence.
A trusted resource since 1995, the School Nurse Emergency Care course is developed in partnership with the and the to provide the latest best practices. Led by experienced school and emergency nurses, the curriculum is continuously updated to ensure you receive practical, up-to-date emergency care training.
Course Highlights
The course is designed to fully equip you with real-life tools tailored to your role. You’ll benefit from:
- Hands-on learning: Interactive sessions and real-life scenarios to enhance your emergency response skills
- Summer availability: Conveniently offered during summer months
- CEUs available: Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support your professional development
- Networking and teamwork: Connect with fellow school nurses to share experiences and build a supportive network
Course Options
In-person Courses
For the best learning experience, the in-person training provides hands-on practice and real-time interaction with expert instructors and peers.
- Format: Three-day sessions with hands-on skill stations
- Registration: Registration closes two weeks before each class. The link will be available to register online once courses are set.
- Fee: $150
Registration information
Registration is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Online registration is required. Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins or phone or fax registrations.
Course options are available at various sites across Illinois. To find one near you, go to [link TBD – we will need to check back in a few weeks].
Online Course
While the online course offers flexibility, it doesn't provide the same hands-on experience and networking opportunities as the in-person option. To make the most of it, plan ahead – many nurses find they need more time than expected to complete the course.
- Format: Self-paced learning through an online course
- Registration: To register, simply create an account on the and sign up for the course through the tab.
- Fee: Free
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Are there any prerequisites for the course?
To take the course, you must have current Basic Life Support recognition and valid Illinois RN license. When you register, you must upload a valid CPR card.
What content will I learn?
Course topics include:
- Abdominal and genitourinary emergencies
- Assessment and triage
- Behavioral and mental health emergencies
- Dental emergencies
- Emergency medical services in Illinois
- Environmental emergencies
- Eye, ear, nose and throat emergencies
- Legal issues in nursing
- Medical emergencies
- Musculoskeletal emergencies
- Neurologic emergencies
- Planning for students with special health care needs
- Respiratory emergencies
- School emergency and crisis response management
- Shock and trauma
- Your role in emergency care
What do I need to do to successfully complete the course?
Successful completion of the course requires completion of all 17 modules and five skill demonstration videos. You must receive a passing score of at least 84% on the written course exam. And you must complete the course evaluation.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you register and then are unable to attend, please contact Cassandra Morris at Cassandra.J.Morris@osfhealthcare.org as soon as possible to allow another participant to register. Cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the course will receive a full refund.
What do I need to do to earn CEUs?
To earn CEUs, you must meet the following criteria:
- Sign the attendance sheet
- Attend the program in its entirety
- Submit a completed evaluation form
This educational activity provides 21.75 contact hours, approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. It meets the licensing requirement that all registered nurses must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education per two-year license renewal cycle. Please retain your certificate as proof of attendance for potential future audits.
Where can I find more information?
You can find more about what you can expect to learn in the course with the . They are also helpful as a reference after you’ve completed the course.