John M. Templeton Jr MD Pediatric Trauma Symposium

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:30 AM - Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:45 PM, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, HUB Center, Philadelphia, PA

Since its inception in 2001, the John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium has grown to be a nationally recognized resource for innovative as well as basic multidisciplinary pediatric trauma education — a one-of-a-kind conference! The two-day course allows participants the opportunity to be present and network among physician and nursing leaders in pediatric trauma as well as other health team members who are enthusiastic about pediatric trauma. Our expert conference faculty will share their best practices and discuss the latest advances in pediatric trauma care.

1. 90% of learners will self-report having the knowledge to describe current treatment and technological advances that decrease pediatric trauma and disability
2. 90% of learners will self-report having the knowledge to discuss how trauma affects the physical and emotional development of the pediatric patient.
3. 90% of learners will self-report having the knowledge to identify strategic measures to reduce the incidence of pediatric traumatic injuries.
4. 90% of learners will self-report having the knowledge to discuss the values that support effective multidisciplinary teams in pediatric trauma care

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (11.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (11.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.