After competing this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) and its standards, accreditation process, and general epidemiology of pediatric trauma.
• Explain the role of EMS and describe methods to prevent traumatic injuries in pediatrics
• Differentiate the mechanism of injuries commonly seen in the pediatric population plus the sequence of the primary and secondary survey
• Demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the trauma team members in an actual trauma
• Describe the perioperative phase as it relates to operative management of patients with traumatic injury.
• Explain the role of the Child Life Specialist and the pediatric trauma patient
• Explain that pastoral care is a person-centered, holistic approach to care that complements medical care, social work, psychiatry, while focusing on spiritual care. 
• Explain the role of the social worker regarding patient/family support and resources
• Identify potential complications of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Identify potential interventions used for a patient with thoracic trauma. 
• Differentiate blunt VS penetrating abdominal trauma
• Identify signs and symptoms of decompensation for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
• Discuss the interdisciplinary rehabilitation process including discharge planning.
• Discuss craniofacial injury mechanisms, treatments, and plans of care.
• Discuss the role of the ethics committee
• Describe potential complications of long-term pain management
• Explain the role of CAC and describe the evaluation, diagnosis, and follow-up of child abuse and maltreatment concerns
• Define brain death criteria for CORE referrals.