STARS Conference: Supporting Children with Medical Complexities in Our Community
STARS Conference: Supporting Children with Medical Complexities in Our Community
Description
**Free Registration offered when registering for the 2026 Midwest Pediatric Trauma Conference on Friday, June 12 - Please register for the 2026 Midwest Pediatric Trauma Conference and choose the STARS Conference as an add on to your MPTC registration.**
Join us for the inaugural STARS Conference, focused on supporting Children with Medical Complexities in Our Community from the EMS perspective. This live, interactive conference will highlight the Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System (STARS) and its role in improving emergency preparedness, response, and outcomes for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Doors open 12pm
Conference begins at 1230pm and will end at 5pm
Designed for pre-hospital care providers and community partners, this conference will combine system-level insight with high impact clinical education relevant to everyday EMS practice.
An application for continuing education accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Three (3) Continuing Education Hours (CEH) pending approval.
Conference sessions and live discussions will include:
STARS & Community Integration
• STARS integration in the community
• Pediatric readiness and EMS preparedness
• STARS implementation and lessons learned in Florida
Clinical Topics for EMS Providers
• Seizures and ketamine use
• Tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Adrenal insufficiency in pediatric patients
• Congenital heart defect care: updates and EMS considerations
Snacks provided!