---
title: "Pediatric Trauma SIG"
description: "The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting optimal and equitable trauma care through education, research, and collaboration. Explore the Journal of Trauma Nursing, specialized courses, and networking opportunities to advance trauma care."
url: "https://www.traumanurses.org/sigs/pediatric-trauma-sig"
date: "2026-06-23T22:22:28+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  Pediatric Trauma SIG

The Pediatric SIG is a very active group of pediatric trauma nurses interested in the care of the pediatric trauma patient. The SIG is guided by the Pediatric Steering Committee.

STN Members can visit the [STN Pediatric Trauma Online Community](https://www.traumanurses.org/resources/online-community) to discuss topics important to pediatric trauma nurses.

 [Click here if you're interesting in joining an STN Special Interest Group](https://www.cognitoforms.com/SocietyOfTraumaNurses/STNSpecialInterestGroupParticipationForm).

## Links

1. [CPS Technician Classes & Certification](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcert.safekids.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMEYERL1%40chop.edu%7Cc2817d02efaa4e222fff08dd97ee4a38%7Ca611241607b041a59bb1d146b575c975%7C0%7C0%7C638833772203822825%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2FaoE0wcsURkgqZcmaQYu5puQCpKHmOma7jsWiHalAw%3D&reserved=0)
2. [EMS Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide](https://media.emscimprovement.center/documents/EMSC_Pediatric_Interfacility_Transfer_Guide.pdf)
3. [EMSC National Resource Center](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femscimprovement.center%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMEYERL1%40chop.edu%7Cc2817d02efaa4e222fff08dd97ee4a38%7Ca611241607b041a59bb1d146b575c975%7C0%7C0%7C638833772203843908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A%2BXo4mkPcwqIrnxHSB%2FTnWPEMvAxY4ik65eY6YdVeSk%3D&reserved=0)
4. [Healthcare Toolbox | Patient Centered Care and Trauma Informed Care for Pediatric Patients](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcaretoolbox.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMEYERL1%40chop.edu%7Cc2817d02efaa4e222fff08dd97ee4a38%7Ca611241607b041a59bb1d146b575c975%7C0%7C0%7C638833772203859676%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LzKZWg1pOO9IgBLdtlRgmN1kLZE0ujqzL%2Bb5WKVmpmU%3D&reserved=0)
5. [Pediatric Injury Prevention Program TIPP | Pediatric Patient Education, American Academy of Pediatrics](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublications.aap.org%2Fpatiented%2Fpages%2Fc_tipp%3Fautologincheck%3Dredirected&data=05%7C02%7CMEYERL1%40chop.edu%7Cc2817d02efaa4e222fff08dd97ee4a38%7Ca611241607b041a59bb1d146b575c975%7C0%7C0%7C638833772203875040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cNLiLy8EloNBQnKF1uUljmlahzHtbPNMgpkltnZlrZs%3D&reserved=0)
6. [Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient | ACS](https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/quality/verification-review-and-consultation-program/standards/)

## Resources

1. [STN Position Statement in Support of Family Presence During Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/documents/resources/position-papers/2022-Support-of-Family-Presence-During-Pediatric-Trauma%20Resuscitation.pdf)
2. Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness: A Trauma Center Quality Improvement InitiativeTucker, Amy DNP, RN; Bailey, Teresa DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE, DNP; Edwards, Courtney DNP, MPH, RN; Stewart, Amy MSN, RN [Author Information](https://journals.lww.com/journaloftraumanursing/fulltext/2024/01000/emergency_department_pediatric_readiness__a_trauma.6.aspx) *Journal of Trauma Nursing* [31(1):p 23-29, January/February 2024](https://journals.lww.com/journaloftraumanursing/toc/2024/01000). | DOI: 10.1097/JTN.0000000000000765

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