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The purpose of the
School Nurse Emergency
Medical Services for
Children Program is to
reduce morbidity and
mortality in children and
youths who are injured
or become ill at school. Thi
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be presented by a team of instructors and includes
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techniques to teach assessment, triage, and critical
problem-solving scenarios with emergency medical
services personnel. Training includes the role of the
School Nurse in emergency planning.
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Program Overview
School Nurse
Emergency
Medical Services
for Children Program
Upon completion of the SNEMS-C program,
school nurses should be able to:
Use prioritized assessment skills recognized
by EMS-C
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Provide a level of pre-hospital care that
conforms with EMS-C protocols
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Develop a comprehensive school
emergency plan with their schools and
communities
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Develop specific intervention strategies for
student with special needs
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Collect and analyze data on school related
injuries to improve student health
These programs are a continuation of the School
Nurse Medical Services for Children Program
which was formally administered by the Center for
Continuing Studies, University of Connecticut in
Storrs, CT.
“I’d like each nurse in my
district to eventually take it…
Great job, I feel more confident
going back to school.”
“I would recommend that a high level school
administrator principal, VP and head nurse
from every school district attend.”
July 28 th – July 30th
University of Connecticut
School of Nursing
231 Glenbrook Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269-4056
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School Nurse Emergency Medical Services
for Children Program - SUMMER 2015
A program of UConn’s School of Nursing
Continuing Education.
The program is approved for 18.33 continuing
education units by the University of Connecticut.
“UConn School of Nursing is an Approved Provider of
Continuing Nursing Education by the Connecticut
Nurses’ Association, An Accredited Approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation.”
Tuesday, July 28th - Thursday, July 30th
UConn, Storrs CT Campus
Eligible Participants: This course is open to
school nurses (full or part-time) or substitutes who
are registered nurses. Registration is limited to forty
participants and will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please Note: LPNs are not eligible to
take this course.
Fee: $525 includes continental breakfast,
refreshments, lunch, and an electronic manual on
emergency care in schools (dinner and accommodations
are not included). Deadline for payment 7/1/2015.
Hotel: Nathan Hale Inn and Conference Center,
Storrs Campus. Call (860) 427-7888 for reservations.
QUESTIONS?
For more information:
Visit nursing.uconn.edu/snems
or call (860) 486-3716
Cancellation/Refund Policy: 100% of the
payment received will be refunded up to a week prior to
the start of the program through July 17th and 50% of
the payment received will be refunded if the cancellation
occurs the first day of the program.
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Day One
8:00 a.m.
8:30
9:00
9:15
Registration and Morning Refreshments
Opening Remarks and Introductions
Overview of SNEMS-C Pilot Program
Planning for Emergencies in School The School Nurse’s Role
10:30
Break
10:45
Legal Aspects of Emergency Care
11:15
Initial Assessment
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00
Mechanisms of Injury
1:20
Demonstration: Prioritized Assessment
2:00
Practice Assessment
2:45
Break
ATTENDANCE
3:00
Triage with Scenarios
for all
3:30
Trauma
3 FULL DAYS
Wrap-Up
4:15
is required.
Day Two
8:30 a.m.
Trauma and Review Head-to-Toe
Assessment
9:15
Respiratory Emergencies
10:15
Break
10:30
Shock
11:00
Neurological Emergencies
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat and Dental
2:00
Environmental Emergencies
3:00
Break
3:15
Abdominal Emergencies
3:45
Demonstration/Practice Assessment
4:15
Wrap-Up
Day Three
8:30 a.m.
9:15
Musculoskeletal Emergencies
Demonstration and Practice
Assessment/Splinting
10:00
Break
10:15
Psychobehavioral Emergencies
10:45
Medical Emergencies
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00
Emergency Medical Service State/Local
1:30
Emergency Transport (Ambulance and
Equipment)/Triage Scenarios
3:00
Break
3:15
Developing the I.E.M.P
3:30
Open Forum: Problems and Options
4:15
Wrap-Up and Evaluation
Registration Form
School Nurse Emergency Medical Services
for Children Program - SUMMER 2015
Name:_______________________________________
(Name as it should appear on your certificate - Please print clearly)
RN License #:_________________________________
Email Address (required) __________________________
____________________________________________
Daytime Phone:(
)_________________________
Evening Phone: (
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Home Address:________________________________
City ___________________State_____Zip_________
Full School (Work) Address ______________________
City ___________________State_____Zip_________
Please let us know if you require special services or
arrangements due to a disability:___________________
____________________________________________
Location:
University of Connecticut School of Nursing
Widmer Wing, Sorrs Hall, Storrs, CT
Method of Payment:
Registration Fee: $525 (includes continental breakfast,
refreshments, lunch, and an electronic manual (dinner,
parking, and accommodation are not included).
Enclose a check or money order payable to:
UConn School of Nursing
Online Form: nursing.uconn.edu/snems
Complete registration form, enclose payment in full
and mail to:
University of Connecticut
School of Nursing/Continuing Education
231 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT 06269