More than 1 in 10 emergency medical services encounters with children are for mental health issues.1
Of these children, 85% of them were between 12 and 17.2 In just the last few years, emergency rooms have seen record highs of pediatric patients coming in for mental health reasons, along with staggering numbers of suspected teen suicide attempts.
VMAP recognized that emergency department (ED) providers play a vital role in identifying and supporting the mental health of pediatric patients. In response, VMAP conducted a needs assessment and piloted webinars for ED providers. Topics included aggression, psychosis, suicidality, and substance use; you can view the previous recordings further down on this page.
We are continuing to explore how to serve the needs of ED providers working with pediatric populations, and additional trainings will be posted below when available.
Upcoming Webinar: Youth Crisis Training for ED Staff
The Virginia College of Emergency Physicians (VACEP) and VMAP are partnering to host this Youth Crisis Training, which will be held on Friday, March 7 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. You can earn up to 1.5 CME credits while…
- Enhancing your understanding of the vision for crisis services
- Growing your knowledge about the TDO/ECO process for pediatric patients
- Learning about the impact this process has on those who receive this level of care
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To receive CME credit please click on your topic of interest. You will be redirected to the VCU Health Continuing Education website. Please sign in or create a FREE account. Once you complete this step you will be directed to your webinar. If you would like to view the videos and NOT receive CME credit, visit our webinar archive.
VMAP Education for Emergency Department Providers
*CME disclaimer
In support of improving patient care, VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
