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School Nurse Emergency Assessment and Treatment (SNEAT)

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Healthcare Training Academy (HCTA)

School Nurse Emergency Assessment & Treatment Course (SNEAT)

"Empower. Educate. Ensure Safety: Where Every Child's Well-Being Matters!"

2026 Update Online Course Fully online; asynchronous

About

About This Course

School nurses are often the first and only medical responder in the building. This course builds the emergency assessment and treatment skills you need to care for students with confidence, from everyday injuries to true crises.

The School Nurse Emergency Assessment & Treatment (SNEAT) course covers 30+ learning modules designed to empower school nurses with the knowledge and skills to handle various medical emergencies. Through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum, the program aims to create top-notch care for every child.

Key Features

A curriculum crafted by experienced healthcare professionals and educators, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and alignment with the latest industry standards.
Dynamic learning experiences, including case studies and real-world scenarios, to enhance practical skills and decision-making in emergencies.
A particular emphasis on pediatric emergency care, giving school nurses specialized knowledge to address the unique needs of children in diverse medical situations.
Flexible modules, allowing school nurses to tailor the program to their specific needs and areas of interest.
Nursing contact hours upon full program completion.

"Enroll Today and Be the Guardian of Health and Safety in Your School Community"

This short video gives an overview of the structure of this course. Feel free to adjust the playback speed to fit your learning needs (click the gear icon on the video and change the playback speed).

Who Should Attend

The terminology in this course is centered on RNs. However, it is often attended by RNs, NPs, LPNs, EMTs, and nursing students; those with a strong command of medical terminology may also attend.
It is recommended that school healthcare professionals take this course.

Topics

Module Descriptions for the SNEAT Course

Introduction to Emergency Care for School Nurses: An overview of the fundamental principles of emergency care tailored for school nurses, emphasizing the unique challenges and settings in which they operate.
Emergency Care for School Nurses: A detailed exploration of the critical skills and knowledge necessary for school nurses to effectively respond to emergencies within the school environment.
Roles & Responsibilities in Emergency Situations: Discusses school nurses' unique roles and duties during emergencies, highlighting the importance of teamwork and clear communication.
Documentation & Legal Considerations: Covers the essential aspects of proper documentation and the legal implications of emergency care provided by school nurses.
Assessment & Triage: Teaches school nurses how to efficiently assess and prioritize students' conditions during emergencies to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Respiratory: Focuses on identifying and managing respiratory emergencies, including asthma attacks and choking incidents, common in school settings.
Neurological: Addresses the recognition and immediate care of neurological emergencies such as seizures, head injuries, and concussions.
Trauma: Provides guidelines for managing various types of trauma, including fractures, sprains, and other physical injuries.
Stop the Bleed: Introduces techniques for controlling severe bleeding, an essential skill for school nurses to prevent life-threatening blood loss.
Shock: Discusses the identification and management of shock, a critical condition that can arise from various emergency scenarios.
Eye Emergencies: Covers the assessment and initial management of eye injuries, ensuring school nurses can respond promptly to protect students' vision.
ENT — General Concepts: Provides an overview of Ear, Nose, and Throat conditions.
ENT — Ear Emergencies: Focuses on ear-related emergencies, such as foreign bodies, infections, and injuries, and the appropriate initial care steps.
ENT — Nose Emergencies: Details the management of nasal emergencies, including nosebleeds and foreign bodies in the nasal passages.
ENT — Throat Emergencies: Addresses throat-related emergencies, such as choking and throat infections, with strategies for immediate intervention.
Dental, Maxillofacial, and Oral Emergencies: Guides handling dental injuries and other oral emergencies that may occur in the school environment.
Environmental Health Emergencies: Covers emergencies related to environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins, heat-related illnesses, and allergic reactions.
Gastrointestinal Emergencies: Discusses common gastrointestinal emergencies in schools, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, and their management.
Genitourinary & Reproductive Organ Emergencies: Focuses on assessing and caring for genitourinary emergencies, including injuries and infections in reproductive organs.
Musculoskeletal Injuries: Covers the management of musculoskeletal injuries, such as sprains, strains, and fractures, commonly seen in school settings.
Surface & Soft Tissue Trauma: Provides techniques for handling surface and soft tissue injuries, including cuts, bruises, and burns.
Psychosocial & Behavioral: Explores the management of psychosocial and behavioral emergencies, including anxiety attacks and behavioral outbursts.
General Medical Emergencies: Addresses a variety of general medical emergencies that school nurses may encounter, providing a broad overview of essential care strategies.
Cardiac Emergencies: Focuses on recognizing and managing cardiac emergencies, such as heart attacks and arrhythmias, in the school setting.
Integumentary Emergencies: Covers skin-related emergencies, including severe rashes, burns, and infections, and their appropriate care.
Endocrine Emergencies: Discusses endocrine emergencies, such as diabetic crises, and how school nurses can provide effective initial management.
Hematologic/Oncologic/Immunologic Emergencies: Addresses emergencies related to blood disorders, cancer, and immune system issues, focusing on initial response and care.
Infectious Disease Emergencies: Covers the identification and management of infectious diseases, emphasizing infection control measures in schools.
Miscellaneous Emergencies: Guides managing a range of miscellaneous medical emergencies that do not fit neatly into other categories.
Disaster & Crisis Response Management: Teaches strategies for responding to large-scale disasters and crises, ensuring school nurses are prepared for any situation.
Special Needs: Focuses on emergency care for students with special needs, ensuring all students receive appropriate and effective care.
Resources: Lists essential resources and references for school nurses to enhance their knowledge and emergency care skills.
Clinical Resource Condition Directory: A dynamic directory of clinical conditions outlining treatment, follow-up, and more for each condition.
Glossary: Provides definitions of key terms and concepts used throughout the course, ensuring clear understanding and communication.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Perform rapid assessment and triage of students presenting with medical, trauma, or behavioral emergencies in the school setting.
Apply appropriate initial interventions across respiratory, neurological, cardiac, traumatic, environmental, and infectious-disease emergency categories.
Apply Stop the Bleed and other core emergency skills appropriate to a non-hospital, resource-limited school environment.
Document emergency care accurately and describe the legal considerations specific to school nursing practice.

Faculty

This course is taught by expert faculty.

Tuition

Tuition: $189.00 (90-day access).
Attendees registering for this program will have 90 days to complete the online course.
Click here to submit a request for group discounts for your school district.

Textbooks: There are no required textbooks for this course.

No refunds. All SNEAT purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Registration transfer: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted.

Requirements

Before You Attend

This course is written mainly for RNs/LPNs/LVNs; however, we welcome those with a strong command of medical terminology and an interest in school nursing to attend.

To Complete This Course

Those who complete this course will receive continuing nursing education (CNE) credit (see below).
Once registered, you will have 90 days to complete this course.
No partial credit is provided for this course. This course must be completed within 90 days of registration; if not completed within that time, no CNE can be issued.
Extending access to this course without payment of a new registration is not possible, as issuing a license to our Learning Management System (LMS) requires payment.
There are two options for completion of this course (no difference in price between the two):
- Option 1 — Non-Certification Track: Complete the modules and earn contact hours for the program (you do not have to complete the module quizzes or final exam for contact hours).
- Option 2 — SNEAT Certification Track: Complete all modules, including quizzes and the final exam, to obtain SNEAT certification.

CNE

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credit

This course is approved for continuing education in ALL states.
See the required contact hours disclaimer below.
60 hours are awarded upon full program completion. No partial credit is awarded.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for up to 60 contact hours.

Accreditation and Approvals

Health Care Training Academy Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider ID: P295-8/2027.
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561.
Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, and AK (Provider ID: 50-24286).

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Non-nursing professionals: Please check with your licensing board to confirm that nursing contact hours will satisfy your credential renewal. Refunds are not issued if your board does not accept nursing credits.

Refund policy: All registrations are final. Refunds, credits, extensions, and transfers are not available. Before registering, please confirm that you are available and able to complete the program.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

Duration

Over 90 days, this course is taught at your own pace via an online Learning Management System (LMS), where most modules contain recorded video lectures, reading materials, resources, forums/discussions, and optional quizzes to test knowledge.
Those registering for this course have 90 days from the registration date to complete all modules.
Most complete all modules in approximately 4.5 weeks.

See the video at the top of this page for how this course is structured.

This course is self-paced; there is no fixed schedule to register for.
Attendees have 90 days to complete this program from the date of registration.

FAQs

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Our contact information is located at the bottom of our webpage (phone, text, email) — please use whichever method suits you. Office hours are also noted there.

Q: Are the faculty who teach this program nurses?

A: Yes, the faculty teaching this course are nurses and experts in pediatric care. Most currently work at the bedside or in the clinic with pediatric patients and deliver care daily.

Q: Will I be able to access this course from more than one computer?

A: You will only be able to access this program from one computer at a time. If you log in from another device without first logging out of the previous device, you risk losing access to your account.

Q: How often is this course updated?

A: Unless an immediate update is required, this course undergoes updates approximately every 2–3 years. This course was last updated in 2024.

Q: Does this course cover CPR/BLS/AED?

A: No, but it does cover concepts relevant to resuscitation events. School nurses are typically required to obtain BLS/CPR certification every 2 years, in accordance with employer policy.

Q: How was this course developed?

A: This program was developed through extensive input from our program attendees via our LMS chat forums, discussion boards, submitted documents, and feedback from workshop participants. We also cite the work of many sources in the course's development.

Q: Can I download the course materials for offline access?

A: Some materials may be available for download, such as PDFs or documents; however, certain interactive activities and resources require online access. Our office cannot provide support for downloading or printing course materials. This content also changes over time, and the online version will have the most up-to-date information, so we recommend avoiding downloading course materials.

Q: Can I transfer my course registration to another person?

A: Your registration is tied to your account; course registrations are non-transferable.

Q: What are the system requirements to access this course?

A: You will need a stable internet connection and a modern browser (Chrome). The course is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices, but we recommend using a computer for the best experience, as the content is harder to read on a phone or small tablet.

Q: Can I pause my course progress if I need to take a break?

A: Yes, you can log out and resume your progress later. However, remember you must complete the whole course within the 90-day period.

Q: Do I need to attend this course live? Will I need a microphone and camera?

A: There are no live sessions for this course; it is conducted entirely asynchronously. To watch the video lectures, you will need working speakers (a microphone and camera are not required).

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

Disclaimers

This project was made possible through funding from non-governmental sources, donations, contributions from course and workshop participants, volunteers, and scholarships. It's important to note that the fees paid for the course are not considered profits for our organization. Instead, these funds are used to acquire your license to access the Learning Management System (LMS), provide you with contact hours, and support the maintenance of the school nurse programs we offer.

If you have a group of nurses interested in participating, please reach out to us. We often have the flexibility to procure bulk LMS licenses for your group, and potential discounts may be available based on group size. Our organization does not derive financial gain from this program.

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds for this program. Please confirm you meet the prerequisites and can complete the course within the 90-day access window BEFORE you pay.
Registration transfer: not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted.
Questions before you buy? Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

References

We acknowledge and cite the work of the following selected sources in the development of this course:

Emergency Nurses Association. (2023). Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Provider Manual (6th ed). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Emergency Nurses Association. (2024). Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider Manual (9th ed). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
National Association of School Nurses & American Nurses Association. (2017). School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (3rd ed). American Nurses Association.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). (2016). PHTLS: Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support (8th ed). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
National Conference of State Legislatures. (2020). State laws on cardiac arrest & defibrillators. http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/laws-on-cardiac-arrest-and-defibrillators-aeds.aspx
Pediatric Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Emergencies: Major Trauma, Major Medical, and Psychosocial Emergencies. Emergency Cardiac Care, Inc. In-Person Workshops & Seminars. April 2019.
Pediatric Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Emergencies: Injuries & Illnesses Emergencies. Emergency Cardiac Care, Inc. In-Person Workshops & Seminars. July 2019.
Pediatric Essentials: Rashes, Infections, and Assessment. Emergency Cardiac Care, Inc. In-Person Workshops & Seminars. December 2020.
School Nurse Emergency Care Course, Seventh Edition. Chicago, IL: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Published June 2021.

Support

This course is hosted directly by HCTA on our Learning Management System. For login, access, or registration questions, contact Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

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