24th Annual Surgical Trauma Nursing Conference

Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 AM - Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:30 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia


Now in its 24th year, this regional conference provides specialized education for nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to pediatric trauma and surgical intervention. Upon completion, participants will demonstrate enhanced clinical knowledge and an intent to implement evidence-based practice changes to improve care for this patient population.

1. 80% of learners will apply current evidence-based protocols to the clinical management of pediatric trauma and surgical patients, as measured by post-activity evaluation
2. 80% of learners will incorporate core multidisciplinary values—such as closed-loop communication and mutual support—into the coordination of pediatric surgical and trauma care.
3. 80% of learners will integrate current technological advances and evidence-based treatments into the clinical management of pediatric trauma to reduce long-term disability."
4. 80% of learners will assess the impact of trauma and surgical interventions on a child’s physical and emotional development to identify necessary psychosocial supports

In-Person Fees	Virtual Fees
Nurse Fee (Two Day) - $225	Nurse Fee (Two Day) - $225
Nurse Fee (One Day) - $150	Nurse Fee (One Day) - $150
EMS Fee - $50	EMS Fee - $50

In support of improving patient care, 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.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (12.00 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.

Exhibit Registration