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Darria Long Gillespie, MD, MBA
This course includes a combination of self-paced video modules and a workbook in order to develop life-saving skills for CPR, choking, and drowning rescue. Learners are encouraged to complete each video module, review the workbook, and complete the end of module quizzes in order to receive credit.
Completion of all modules and submission of the final assessment will be required to claim continuing education credit.
Accidental death rates in children have remained stagnant over the past 20 years, with bystander CPR rates still far too low to improve outcomes meaningfully. Traditional CPR training—especially in-person courses—varies widely in quality and often fails to provide adequate instruction on pediatric-specific resuscitation skills. Many caregivers take a CPR course only once and experience rapid skill decay without reinforcement. Additionally, confusion around differing guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross (ARC) creates uncertainty that can hinder action in emergencies. Caregivers also face logistical barriers to accessing consistent, high-quality, and family-centered training.
This virtual course addresses those gaps by offering evidence-based, pediatric-focused education built on ILCOR guidelines, with clear explanations of differences between AHA and ARC protocols. Unlike other widely marketed programs—many of which are led by non-clinicians or influencers—this course is uniquely developed and delivered by a board-certified emergency medicine physician and certified AHA/ARC instructor. It combines foundational learning with ongoing refresher emails and scenario-based content to promote skill retention over time. By reducing barriers and confusion, and reinforcing training regularly, this program aims to improve caregiver competence and confidence in managing pediatric emergencies.
Demonstrate evidence-based, pediatric-specific CPR techniques, including modifications for infants and young children, in accordance with current ILCOR recommendations.
● Implement strategies to maintain CPR skill retention over time, including participation in scenario-based practice and the use of periodic refresher content designed to counteract skill decay.
● Recognize the impact of low bystander CPR rates on pediatric accidental death outcomes and articulate the importance of caregiver preparedness in improving survival rates.
This activity is designed for parents, caregivers, grandparents, nannies, babysitters, healthcare
professionals, those who need CPR certification for their work, and anyone who just wants to have a better understanding of what to do for CPR, choking, and drowning
The intended audience includes: Physicians, Nurses and NPs, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Dentists, Athletic Trainers, Dietitians and Nutrition Professionals, Athletic Trainers, Other Allied Health Professionals, and the general public.
It is the policy of Pinnacle Conference, LLC to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor, and integrity in all of their CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CE activity. Pinnacle Conference, LLC, has evaluated, identified, and mitigated any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer review process. The following information is for participant information only. It is not assumed that these relationships will have a negative impact on the presentations.
Faculty Disclosures:
Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD, MBA discloses current or previous financial relationships with the following companies: Hiya health, Cerebelly, Serenity Kids, Pampers, American Ambulance Association, Dentists Study Group Seattle, Mucinex, CDC, AICPA, Proctor and Gamble, Babycenter, March of dimes, American Eagle financials, Dulcolax, and Gratis technologies. All relevant financial relationships have been evaluated and mitigated.
Planning Committee:
Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD, MBA, Pamela Mehta, MD, and Samantha Lossett have nothing to disclose.
Content Reviewer:
Samantha Lossett has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been evaluated and mitigated.
Faculty of this CME/CE activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. The faculty have been informed of their responsibility to disclose to the audience if they will be discussing off-label or investigational uses (any uses not approved by the FDA) of products or devices. Pinnacle Conference, LLC, the faculty, planners, and Dr. Darria Long Gillespie do not endorse the use of any product outside of the FDA labeled
indications. Medical professionals should not utilize the procedures, products, or diagnosis techniques discussed during this activity without evaluation of their patient for contraindications or dangers of use.
Jointly Accredited Provider
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pinnacle Conference, LLC and Dr. Darria, MD. Pinnacle Conference, LLC 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.
Physicians – ACCME
Pinnacle Conference, LLC, designates this enduring video activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Nurse Practitioners: Nurse practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ from Jointly Accredited Organizations. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.
Pharmacists – ACPE
To receive CPE credit through CPE Monitor, please ensure you have provided your NABP ePID number and DOB appropriately. If you are unsure or would like to confirm, please contact [email protected] within 60 days of completing the activity.
Nurses – ANCC
This activity is designated for 2 contact hours.
Dentists – ADA-CERP
Pinnacle Conference, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of
continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or
instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or
complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for
Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
Pinnacle Conference, LLC designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the
Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
Social Workers – ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Pinnacle Conference, LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.
Physicians Assistants – AAPA
Pinnacle Conference, LLC has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologists – APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Athletic Trainers – BOC
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
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Pinnacle Conference, LLC (BOC AP#: JA4008385) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of (2) Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
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