Clinical Education

Shriners Hospitals for Children-Boston is proud to offer many educational opportunities. For more information about any of these courses, contact Carol Scott at (617) 371-4796.

Emergent Pediatric Burn Care Course

This free lecture and PowerPoint focuses on the emergent treatment of the pediatric burn patient. The course is designed for first responders, EMT’s, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, physicians, and health care professionals.

Student Nurse Lecture Series

This free lecture series provides an opportunity for students in the health care profession to learn about the state-of- the-art pediatric burn care provided by Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Lecture Objectives
- Describe the incidences and etiologies of burn injuries
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the largest organ of the body – the skin
- Describe burn wounds in terms of size
- Describe the characteristics of the depth determination of a burn injury
- Review the coloration differentiation in burn wounds
- Describe the pathophysiology and treatment of fluid loss
- Review the advanced burn life support management of the critically burned child

Dates Offered:

2009 

November 6
November 20

2010

March 26
April 9
April 16

All programs will be held from 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. in the first floor auditorium at the hospital.
Note: parking is only available off-site.

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)

The goal of this American Heart Association Course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children.

2009 dates:

Re-certification course: April 21
Certification course: July 20
Certification course: Oct. 20

Health Career Presentation for High School Students

This program is for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the health care industry. The program consists of a 30 minute presentation by a member of the hospital staff, and a tour of the hospital by a Shriner volunteer. This program is offered in the spring and fall. Limited space is available.