Training Options:  If you are considering pediatrics, please enjoy free training opportunities. We recommend a portfolio of certificates.

 

1. ADHD 

   1. Free CEUs https://www.aap.org/Identifying-and-Caring-for-Children-and-Adolescents-with-ADHD-Enduring

   2. Free Ceu: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/672-adhd-screening-diagnosis-and-management

 

1. AED and cardiac emergencies

   1. Sudden Cardiac Arrest: https://neusha.org/online-course-overview/?exam_id=1405

 

1. Anaphylaxis

   1. Management video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8NicRj7YbE

   2. School Nursing 101 overview: https://schoolnursing101.com/acute/anaphylaxis/

   3. Provider CEU’s: https://aafa.org/programs/education-programs/asthma-allergies-continuing-education-cme/

 

1. Asthma

   1. Asthma Management Academy https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/CPE/Pages/AsMA.aspx California.Breathing@cdph.ca.gov

   2. Free CEUs Asthma and Allergies https://aafa.org/programs/education-programs/asthma-allergies-continuing-education-cme/

   3. Asthma Clinic in the Classroom https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/center-for-professional-development-and-practice/E121622CIC#group-tabs-node-course-default1
       

2. ANXIETY

   1. Free CEU’s https://www.cambermentalhealth.org/freeceus/

 

1. Cerebral Palsy

   1. https://ucp.org/ucp-professional-learning-series/

 

1. Chiari Malformation

   1. Primer for School https://www.conquerchiari.org/pediatric/documents/Taking-Chiari-to-School-A-Primer-for-School-Nurses.pdf

 

1. Choking

   1. Quick Course: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/523-choking-prevention-infants-and-young-children

 

1. Communicable Diseases

   1. Exclusion chart https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/communicable-disease-resources/exclusion/

 

1. Concussions

   1. For providers: https://mlgcme.com/programs/activity/155

   2. NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2

   3. Youth Sports https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

 

1. Cystic Fibrosis

   1. OSF children’s :https://www.osfhealthcare.org/childrens/services/pulmonology/cystic-fibrosis/school/

   2. School Health Overview: https://showmeschoolhealth.org/resources/cystic-fibrosis/

   3. University of Indiana 14 free classes: https://medicine.iu.edu/continuing-education/specialized/cystic-fibrosis

   4. CEU library: https://www.ijhn-education.org/node/19342

 

1. Depression:

   1. University of Maryland Mental Health in Schools FREE CEUs:

https://app.mdbehavioralhealth.com/online-training/ 

 

1. Free CEU: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/615-childhood-and-adolescent-depression

 

1. Diabetes

   1. https://diabetes.org/tools-support/know-your-rights/safe-at-school-state-laws/training-resources-school-staff/diabetes-care-tasks-school

   2. Changing the Language of Diabetes https://www.ihs.gov/diabetes/training/cmece-online-edu/recorded-cme-ce-webinars/other/#:~:text=Changing%20the%20Language%20of%20Diabetes

   3. Many FREE Ceu's https://professionaleducation.diabetes.org/Public/Catalog/StackHome.aspx?CourseSearch=1&Search=Safe+at+School

https://professionaleducation.diabetes.org/Public/Catalog/StackHome.aspx?CourseSearch=1&Search=Safe+at+School

https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/newly-diagnosed/teens/

Training Resources for School Staff | ADA (diabetes.org)

Tandem: Diabetes Care Plan & Resources for School | Tandem Diabetes Care

Medtronic: Back To School Reference Guide For School Nurses | The LOOP Blog (medtronicdiabetes.com)

Omnipod:Omnipod-System_Caregiver-Guide_English.pdf

 

1.  Disasters

   1. Courses: https://achievece.com/courses/disaster-preparedness

 

1. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

   1. Free Training Courses: https://masterclass.parentprojectmd.org/for-educators

 

1. E-cigarettes (adolescent)

   1. Many Free CEUs: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/

 

1. Eating Disorders

   1. Free CEU: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/582-eating-disorders

 

1. Eczema

   1. Free tools for schools: https://nationaleczema.org/school/

   2. Clinical Decision-Making: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/998903

   3. Dermatology: https://practicingclinicians.com/CE-CME/dermatology

 

1. Emergencies  

   1. Guidelines in Schools https://emsa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/07/EMSC_Interactive_Final.pdf

   2. FEMA Childcare emergencies IS-36.a Preparedness for Child Care Providers

   3. Active Shooter Training https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907&lang=en

   4. Infectious Diseases https://rems.ed.gov/trainings/CourseInfectious.aspx

   5. Search and rescue https://fire.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Unit5-LightSearchRescueOperations.pdf

   6. FEMA Catalogue: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36.a&lang=en

   7. School emergencies https://training.fema.gov/programs/emischool/emischool.aspx

   8. Emergency training for school nurses https://www.publichealthlearning.com/login/index.php.

   9. Disaster Stress Management: https://www.nephtc.org/course/index.php?categoryid=36

   10. Bleeding: https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/u.osu.edu/dist/3/87877/files/2020/03/School-Nurse-severe-bleeding.pdf

 

1. Encopresis

   1. Sample Health Plan: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/media/vo3hpect/encopresis-healthcare-plan.pdf

 

1. Epilepsy

   1. San Diego Epilepsy Society School Nurse Training https://www.epilepsysandiego.org/school-nurse-training/

https://www.epilepsy.com/programs/training-education/nurses

https://learn.epilepsy.com/courses/school-nurse-OD-v2

 

1. Ethics 

   1. Child and adolescent health https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1085436/

 

1. Fentanyl:

   1. CDPH Prevention Resources: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/Communications-Toolkits/Fentanyl-Overdose-Prevention.aspx

 

1. First Aid 

   1. https://nfhslearn.com/courses/first-aid-health-and-safety

   2. Rule of 9 for Burns https://www.publichealthlearning.com/pluginfile.php/37534/mod_label/intro/1-%20Prehospital%20burncard_2020.pdf

 

1. Food Allergies

   1. https://www.allergyhome.org/schools/food-allergy-school-staff-training-full-length-modul

   2. /Several Training Modules: https://codeana.org/2023/03/07/food-allergy-courses-for-your-school/

   3. Boston University School Health Allergies: https://shield.bu.edu/content/management-food-allergies-school-what-school-staff-need-know

 

1. Fragile X

   1. Free AAP CEU: https://fragilex.org/blog/aap-cdc-course/

   2. Free Orientation for Professionals: https://learn.fragilex.org/bundles/fragile-x-orientation-for-professionals

 

1. Gastritis

   1. Free CEU’s Children’s Pittsburgh: https://www.chp.edu/health-care-professionals/nursing-education

 

1. GERD

   1. North American Society for Gastroenterology: https://learnonline.naspghan.org/catalog

   2. Abdomen assessment for school nurses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbt-tkfBJ2Y

 

1. HAZMAT

   1. https://www.training-source.org/training/courses/HAZMAT%20for%20Healthcare%20Providers%3A%20%20Awareness%20Level/detail

 

1. Headaches

   1. Boston Children’s https://www.childrenshospital.org/clinician-resources/community-education-initiative

 

1. Hemophilia

   1. School nurse guide to bleeding disorders free CEU https://partnersprn.org/online/

 

1. HIPAA/FERPA/Privacy

   1.  https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/BTB25-2O-01.pdf

   2. Ferpa explained for school nurses https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Data-Privacy-in-School-Nursing-Navigating-the-Complex-Landscape-of-Data-Privacy-Laws-Part-1-1.pdf

 

1. High Risk Behaviors

   1. CEU: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/598-high-risk-behaviors

 

1. HIV/AIDS 

   1. Department of Education Guidance: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/hq53e9.html#:~:text=There%20has%20been%20no%20medical,the%20AIDS%20virus%20in%20schools.

   2. National HIV Curriculum CEU: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/site/ce-notices

   3. HIV prevention certified: https://healthhiv.org/hivpcp/

 

1. Human Trafficking

   1. Free Course: https://neusha.org/online-course-overview/?exam_id=1419

 

1. Hypertension

   1. Reference material: https://sigmapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/wvn.12560

   2. Tool Kit: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/HPDP%20Hypertension-Management-Toolkit_v1.0.pdf

   3. Free CEU:  screen, diagnose and manage pediatric hypertension https://www.txhealthsteps.com/636-pediatric-hypertension

 

1. Hypothyroid

   1. Reference activity for dieticians https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/1022p42.shtml

 

1. IBS Irritable bowel syndrome:

   1. Free CEU for providers: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/online/casebased/decisionmaking/ibs/

   2. FODMAP diet CEU: https://giinstitute.com/fodmap-home/

 

1. Immunizations

   1. CA Immunization Handbook https://eziz.org/assets/docs/shotsforschool/IMM-365.pdf

 

1. Leukemia

   1. Stephen’s story CEU: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/emes/health_professionals/stephen.html

 

1. Lupus

   1. Lupus Foundation Continuing Education: https://www.lupus.org/continuing-medical-education

 

1. Mental Health

   1. SBIRT https://mdbehavioralhealth.com/training

   2. WHO Mental Health Training: https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/policy-law-rights/qr-e-training

 

1. Migraines

   1. School nurse Primer https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/teachers-nurses-migraine/

 

1. Multiple Sclerosis

   1. Many Ceus including MS nurse certification https://www.nationalmssociety.org/for-professionals/for-healthcare-professionals/professional-education

 

1. Naloxone:

   1. https://www.sdcoe.net/students/health-well-being/school-nursing

   2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nurz9qPGKws

 

1. Oral Aversion

   1. Pediatric Feeding Institute https://pediatricfeedinginstitute.thinkific.com/courses/building-a-treatment-plan-for-success-tools-for-your-toolbox

 

1. Ostomy

   1. Free Ceu’s: https://www.hollister.com/en/ostomycare/ostomy-clinical-education/continued-learning/continuing-education-credits

 

1. Phenylketonuria 

   1. Reference material: https://pkunews.org/back-to-school-with-pku/

 

1. POTS

   1. https://www.childrensal.org/my-school-nurse

 

1. Public Health

   1. Mini MPH: https://populationhealthexchange.org/learning-opportunities/mini-mph/

 

1. Sickle Cell:

   1. School Nurse guide to Sickle Cell Free CEU: https://partnersprn.org/online/

 

1. Snake Bites

   1. WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/india/health-topic-pdf/who-guidance-on-management-of-snakebites.pdf?sfvrsn=5528d0cf_2

   2. Free CEU: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553151/

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1. Spina Bifida

https://www.kennedykrieger.org/sites/default/files/library/documents/community/specialized-health-needs-interagency-collaboration-shnic/guide-school-personnel-spina-bifida.pdf

 

1. Syncope

   1. Reference Materials: https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Syncope/

 

1. Substance Abuse

https://knowledgeplus.nejm.org/cme-moc/pain-management-and-opioids-cme/

Brief Intervention for Substance Using Adolescents.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=35d17e683b&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1750780995559730072&th=184c060a17d7ab98&view=att&disp=inline

Adfolecents: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/576-adolescent-substance-use

 

1. Thrombocytopenia

   1. For Providers: https://www.childrenshospitals.org/content/pediatric-learning-solutions/product-program/thrombocytopenia-itp-and-hitt-course-overview

 

1. Traumatic Brain Injury

   1. Brain Injury Guide for School Nurses: https://jerseydrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Brain-Injury-Guide-for-School-Nurses.pdf

 

1. Varied Resources

   1. https://cchmc.cloud-cme.com/course/onlinelisting?P=20

   2. https://www.cookchildrens.org/healthcare-professionals/professional-education/course

   3. Medically Fragile child in School

https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2024/MFC_2024_web.pdf

1. School Nurses in Arkansas

https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/2022_ADH_ADE_Delegated_Nursing_Skills_Training_Manual_FINAL_8.2.22_Page_NumbersREVISED_LS.pdf

1. School Nurses Emergency Care Course  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Content/Prevention_and_Preparedness/schoolhealth/shpguide/Schoolhealthservicesguide/Illinios-Guidelines-for-the-Nurse.pdf

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Content/Prevention_and_Preparedness/schoolhealth/shpguide/Schoolhealthservicesguide/school_nurse_emergency_care_course.pdf

1. Palomar Courses (You don’t need to be degree seeking; great classes for health clerks) Available Online Courses – Nursing Education Department

2. School Health Clinic Unlicensed Health Care Training https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-220114

3. School Nurse Institute for New Nurses https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-220108

4. Care Plans: https://www.sdcoe.net/students/health-well-being/school-nursing

 

1. Vaping

   1. Quick Course: https://www.txhealthsteps.com/548-adolescent-vaping-current-trends-research-and-best-practices

 

1. Von Willebrand

   1. School nurse guide to VFW free ceu: https://partnersprn.org/online/

 

1. VP shunt

   1. Reference Material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560875/

 

1.  Wolf White Parkinsons

   1. Reference Material: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1059840509335556