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Injuries, such as motor vehicle crash, youth violence, and suicide, are the leading cause of child and adolescent death. However, almost all of these injuries can be prevented through the widespread application of evidence-based practices and policies.

Public health experts, nurses, physicians, social workers, teachers, child care providers, and parents all play a vital role in pediatric injury prevention. Despite its impact, very little training on injury prevention science currently exists.

This course lays a broad foundation for pediatric injury prevention and will increase your understanding of this major public health issue through powerful, concise, up-to-date lectures, interviews, and demonstrations from a multidisciplinary panel of nationally-recognized injury prevention experts.

This course is designed for multiple fields and levels of training, including healthcare, kinesiology, public policy, social work, pharmacy, dentistry, and psychology.The course is also appropriate for educators, coaches, child care providers, and parents.

Asa learner, you will have the ability to select all modules or individual topics that interest you most. Comprised of 8 modules, this course may be taken from the comfort of your home or office, and you can learn at your own pace.

Obtaining Credit for Continuing Education

Learners may apply for Continuing Medical Education (CME), American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II, or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credit. See the FAQ for more information on each offering.

What you'll learn

Key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens, including Advocacy at both the local and national levels and health inequities in injury
Intentional injury prevention including Bullying, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, ACES and Child Maltreatment, Firearm Injury, and Suicide Prevention
Transportation Safety, including child safety seats and teen driving
Sports Concussion
The Opioid Epidemic and Adolescent Substance Use
Preventing unintentional injuries, such as Burns and Drowning

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Syllabus

Module 1: Welcome

Module 2: Introduction to Child & Adolescent Injuries

Introduction to injury definition, health inequities, social determinants of health, risk and promotive factors, injury theory, and theories of behavioral change

Module 3: Intentional Injuries

Peer violence and bullying, dating and sexual violence, firearm safety, suicide prevention, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child maltreatment

Module 4: Transportation Safety

Infant and child passenger safety, teen driving, vulnerable road users

Module 5: Sports Injury Prevention

Concussion definition and incidence; the acute and persistent effects of concussion

Module 6: Adolescent Substance Use and Injury

Alcohol and cannabis use and injury among adolescents; the opioid epidemic

Module 7: Early Childhood Unintentional Injury

Factors, techniques, and messaging for burn prevention in children, and water safety and drowning prevention

Module 8: Injury Prevention Advocacy

Effective advocacy techniques and tools for policy change

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Course content covers injury prevention for multiple professions and specialists, including healthcare, public policy, and social work

Provides continuing education credits for various fields, including CME, MOC Part II, and CHES

Taught by a multidisciplinary panel of nationally-recognized injury prevention experts from the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center

Covers a wide range of topics, from intentional injuries like bullying and firearm safety to unintentional injuries like drowning and burns

Offers practical application through case studies, demonstrations, and interviews

Suitable for various levels of expertise, including healthcare professionals, educators, and parents

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Identify professionals in the field of injury prevention who you admire and respect.
Reach out to them via email, LinkedIn, or other professional networking platforms.
Request informational interviews or mentorship opportunities to learn from their experiences and insights.

Develop an injury prevention plan

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Identify a specific injury prevention issue that you are interested in addressing.
Research the issue and gather data to support your plan.
Develop strategies and interventions to address the issue.
Create a written plan that outlines your strategies and interventions.

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Learners who complete Injury Prevention for Children & Teens will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Injury Prevention Specialist

Injury Prevention Specialists work to prevent injuries in children and teens. They develop and implement injury prevention programs and policies. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It is an excellent option for Injury Prevention Specialists who want to learn more about the latest research and best practices.

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Policy Analyst

Policy Analysts research and analyze public policies. They make recommendations to policymakers on how to improve policies and programs. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. The course's focus on effective advocacy techniques and tools for policy change is particularly relevant.

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Health Communication Specialist

Health Communication Specialists develop and implement communication campaigns to promote health and prevent disease. They work with a variety of audiences, including children and teens. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It also covers important topics such as health inequities in injury and effective advocacy techniques.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts help to develop and evaluate health policies. They analyze data, conduct research, and make recommendations to policymakers. The course will be particularly valuable to Health Policy Analysts because it covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. Health Policy Analysts who wish to focus on injury prevention will find the course to be an extremely useful guide.

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Pediatrician

Pediatricians provide medical care to children and teens. They are often the first point of contact for parents who are concerned about their child's safety. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It is an excellent option for Pediatricians who want to learn more about the latest research and best practices in injury prevention.

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Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurses work to improve the health of individuals and communities. Their work often focuses on promoting healthy behaviors and preventing injuries. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. They will also benefit from the course's coverage of health inequities in injury.

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Youth Advocate

Youth Advocates work to improve the lives of youth. They provide support and services to youth who are facing challenges. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. This includes intentional injury prevention, such as bullying, dating violence, sexual violence, suicide prevention, and more. Youth Advocates who want to be more effective in their work will benefit from this course.

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Health Educator

Health Educators work to improve the health of individuals and communities. Central to the role of a Health Educator is working to prevent injuries. They teach people how to live healthy lifestyles, make healthy choices, and avoid risks. The course will be particularly valuable to Health Educators because it covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. Furthermore, the course covers the important topic of health inequities in injury.

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Teacher

Teachers play a vital role in injury prevention. They can teach students about the importance of safety and help them to develop safe habits. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It is an excellent option for Teachers at all levels who want to be more effective in teaching injury prevention in the classroom.

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Program Manager

Program Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the implementation of programs. They work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that programs are successful. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It also covers important topics such as effective advocacy techniques and tools for policy change. Program Managers who work in the field of injury prevention will benefit from this course.

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Social Worker

Social Workers provide support and services to people who are facing challenges. They work to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. The course's focus on health inequities in injury is particularly relevant for Social Workers.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers help organizations identify and manage risks. They work to prevent accidents, injuries, and other losses. The course will be particularly valuable to Risk Managers who work in the healthcare industry or with children and teens. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It also covers important topics such as health inequities in injury and the opioid epidemic.

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Safety Inspector

Safety Inspectors help to ensure that workplaces and products are safe. They inspect workplaces, equipment, and products to identify potential hazards. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. Safety Inspectors may have a role in reducing injuries in this population.

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists study the distribution, determinants, and control of diseases and injuries in populations. The course indeed covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens, including health inequities in injury and how to increase understanding of this major public health issue. Learners who want to be Epidemiologists will benefit from the coverage of intentional injury prevention, including bullying, dating violence, sexual violence, suicide prevention, firearm injury, and more.

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Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare services. The course covers key concepts for successful injury prevention in children and teens. It may be particularly valuable for Healthcare Administrators who work in hospitals or other settings where children and teens are treated.

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