Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients has rules of its own.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of pediatric anaphylaxis
• Choose an appropriate therapeutic option through review of the pediatric dosing of epinephrine, and evidence-based guidance for the use of adjunctive medications such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine, steroids, and H2 blockers
• Identify which patients can be safely observed and discharged from the urgent care setting, versus those that require escalation of care

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize key differences between children and adults with closed head injuries
• Identify the unique anatomical and physiological considerations of pediatric patients with closed head injuries
• Evaluate the risk stratification of pediatric patients presenting with closed head injuries including decisions related to imaging, transfer, discharge, and in-office observation

You’ll learn how to:

• Utilize the findings during a historical and physical exam to accurately diagnose cases of acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis externa (OE)
• Recognize the indications for immediate antibiotic treatment of pediatric ear infection versus the “watchful waiting” approach
• Identify appropriate first-line antibiotics, alternatives for allergy and treatment failure, and proper dose/duration based on cutting-edge evidence and expert recommendations

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify the key historical and physical examination aspects that guide the workup of pediatric patients with fever
• Recognize when blood testing, urinalysis, and other screening measures are indicated for pediatric patients with fever
• Prescribe the appropriate first-line antibiotics for urinary tract infections in pediatric patients using evidence-based recommendations

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify the key historical and physical examination findings that differentiate common pediatric respiratory infections in the urgent care setting
• Assess patient presentations to distinguish between uncomplicated respiratory infections and potentially dangerous conditions requiring escalation of care
• Apply evidence-based protocols for the medical treatment of pediatric respiratory infections

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify key historical and physical examination findings that differentiate early pediatric sepsis from common viral illnesses in urgent care patients
• Determine which febrile pediatric patients require routine management versus immediate intervention and transfer based on sepsis assessment criteria
• Apply a pediatric sepsis pathway to achieve timely identification, initial stabilization, and appropriate transfer of septic patients

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify clinical features that differentiate cellulitis, impetigo, paronychia, and abscess from other pediatric skin conditions
• Determine when to suspect MRSA and other resistant pathogens requiring alternative antibiotic therapy
• Recognize indications for incision and drainage procedures in pediatric SSTI management
• Select appropriate antibiotic therapy based on patient factors, allergies, and current evidence

You’ll learn how to:

• Utilize the findings during a historical and physical exam to guide the diagnosis of viral versus bacterial pharyngitis, and impact the decision to test for Group A Streptococcal infection
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of potentially dangerous pediatric throat infections that require escalation of care
• Identify appropriate first-line antibiotics, alternatives for allergy and treatment failure/strep “carriers,” and proper dose/duration based on cutting-edge evidence and expert recommendations

You’ll learn how to:

• Describe the clinical features that help differentiate serious from self limiting illnesses in children with vomiting and diarrhea
• Evaluate dehydrated pediatric patients and determine the appropriate level of intervention

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify and describe the key epidemiological factors, clinical presentations, and differential diagnoses associated with pediatric wheezing
• Apply respiratory scoring systems to assess bronchiolitis and asthma severity
• Select appropriate first-line treatment and disposition for pediatric patients presenting to urgent care with wheezing