Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 78117
Pediatric Pulse: Trauma Informed Care for Children
Jun 16, 2026 - 11:00 AM EDT to 01:00 PM EDT
Jasmine Mickens
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Event Description: This program provides pediatric healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of trauma-informed care principles and their application in clinical and community settings. Participants will explore the physical, emotional, and behavioral impacts of trauma on children and adolescents, while gaining strategies to promote safety, trust, and healing. Through evidence?based guidance and practical approaches, this session will equip providers to recognize trauma responses, reduce re?traumatization, and support resilience in young patients and their families.
Objectives
Identify common signs, symptoms, and manifestations of trauma in pediatric patients.
Describe how trauma affects physical, emotional, and developmental health.
Apply trauma-informed communication and care strategies to create safe, supportive interactions that promote healing and reduce the risk of re-traumatization in clinical practice.
Available Credits
Audience
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in vaccine administration, patient education, or public health.
Speakers
Mary A Helm, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
