During EMS Week, a day is set aside to recognize the critical role EMS clinicians play in caring for children in emergencies.
EMS for Children (EMSC) Day, observed this year on May 21, honors providers who deliver specialized care to pediatric patients 鈥� whether managing a seizure, responding to trauma or comforting a scared child on scene. The day also highlights the work of the federal EMSC Program, which has spent the last 40 years improving emergency care for children across the country.
This year鈥檚 EMS Week theme, 鈥淲e Care. For Everyone,鈥� reflects the compassion and commitment EMS professionals bring to every call, and EMSC Day serves as a reminder that kids aren鈥檛 just small adults. Their care takes training, preparation and adaptability.
Two free webinars for EMS clinicians
To mark the occasion, EMSC is inviting EMS professionals to take part in two free educational webinars on Wednesday:
- 2鈥�3 p.m. ET 鈥� 鈥淔ederal Programs & Projects Supporting Pediatric Care,鈥� hosted by NHTSA鈥檚 Office of EMS. The webinar will highlight national efforts to support pediatric care in EMS settings 鈥� from handling routine issues, to complex interventions like prehospital blood administration.
- 5鈥�6 p.m. ET 鈥� 鈥淧ediatric Prehospital Seizures: Evidence-Based Practice and Future Directions,鈥� hosted by the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center. Speakers will walk through the history of seizure care in EMS, current best practices, and what鈥檚 ahead. Participants attending the live session can earn free CE credit.
Watch and share a message of gratitude
To help recognize EMS providers for the work they do every day, the EMSC Program has also released a short spotlighting the importance of pediatric care and expressing appreciation for those who provide it.
From evidence-based education to simple words of gratitude, EMS for Children Day offers a moment to honor the providers who make a difference in the lives of kids and families 鈥� every shift, every call.
