Education and Training
The full ED PECC Module Series is now live!
The complete ED Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Module Series is now available on the EMSC website. This nine-part, self-paced training series is designed to help establish or grow nurse and physician PECCs in their role in the ED.
What you’ll learn in the PECC Module Series
- Foundations of the PECC role and why it’s critical for pediatric emergency care
- Pediatric Readiness best practices to improve policies, training, and teamwork
- Special topics including patient safety, equipment preparedness, and quality improvement
Fast, flexible learning for busy ED teams
- 8–15 minutes per module — complete anytime, anywhere
- Certificate of completion with every module
- Practical, evidence-based content already being used by PECCs nationwide
Start learning now [trm4toyab.cc.rs6.net]
ENA Adopts Resolution Supporting Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) in Every ED
The ENA voted overwhelmingly in favor (95%) of adopting Resolution GA25-02A: Designation of a Nurse PECC in Every Emergency Department (ED). The vote, held during ENA’s General Assembly in New Orleans, reflects the association’s strong commitment to advancing Pediatric Readiness nationwide and underscores the essential role of PECCs in emergency care.
Why PECCs Matter for Pediatric Readiness
- Enhanced preparedness: PECCs ensure EDs have the right policies, equipment, and training to care for children.
- Higher Pediatric Readiness: Studies show EDs with designated PECCs consistently score higher on Pediatric Readiness assessments.
- Better outcomes for kids: PECCs drive higher Pediatric Readiness scores, and high Pediatric Readiness scores are associated with improved outcomes.
Learn more about PECCs and their impact on Pediatric Readiness.
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2026 EMSC NPRQI Collaborative
The EMSC Program is launching the next cohort of the National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) Collaborative (formerly known as the Pediatric Readiness Quality Collaborative or PRQC). This FREE collaborative will help ED-based teams develop or strengthen existing pediatric QI plans and, in doing so, help them improve their Pediatric Readiness — just in time for the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment!
The collaborative kicks off in January and is designed specifically for smaller EDs. Participating sites will gain access to NPRQI, a user-friendly platform that tracks 28 pediatric quality metrics, along with expert QI coaching, tailored intervention bundles, and practical tools to support initiatives in head trauma, pain assessment, suicide screening and management, and abnormal vital signs reassessment.
To learn more or register, visit emscimprovement.center/collaboratives/nprqi/.
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Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
December 2nd, 2025
10 am-12 pm MST
The EMSC Advisory Committee is responsible for overseeing the Montana EMSC program, which works to enhance pediatric readiness in emergency departments and EMS/fire agencies across the state.
December's topics:
Trends in Violence among Montana’s Pediatric Population
Lauren Marshman, EMSTS, Research Analyst and Hannah Yang, EMSTS Epidemiologist Supervisor
In the News
Parents of boy killed in Dillon crosswalk push for safety changes
https://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/parents-of-boy-killed-in-dillon-crosswalk-push-for-safety-changes
Parents of 7-year-old Enoch Haworth, killed in Dillon crosswalk accident, push for intersection safety changes and driver awareness after son's tragic death.
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