School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) Course
The School Nurse Emergency Care (SNEC) Course equips you with essential skills to assess, triage and manage medical emergencies in a school setting. Gain continuing knowledge for your school nurse certification and feel confident in your ability to navigate the evolving challenges of school nursing. Team-taught by emergency department nurses and school nurses, the course gives you the chance to ask questions from both perspectives on pediatric emergencies and connect with peers from nearby schools.
About the SNEC Course
This three-day, hands-on course offers school nurse training for handling injuries, medical crises and disaster situations with confidence.
A trusted resource since 1995, the School Nurse Emergency Care course is developed in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Association of School Nurses to provide the latest best practices. Led by experienced school and emergency nurses, the curriculum is continuously updated to ensure you receive practical, up-to-date emergency care training.
Course Highlights
The course is designed to fully equip you with real-life tools tailored to your role. You’ll benefit from:
- Hands-on learning: Interactive sessions and real-life scenarios to enhance your emergency response skills
- Summer availability: Conveniently offered during summer months
- CEUs available: Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support your professional development
- Networking and teamwork: Connect with fellow school nurses to share experiences and build a supportive network
Course Options
In-person Courses
For the best learning experience, the in-person training provides hands-on practice and real-time interaction with expert instructors and peers.
- Format: Three-day sessions with hands-on skill stations
- Registration: Registration closes two weeks before each class. The link will be available to register online once courses are set.
- Fee: $150
Registration Information
Registration is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Online registration is required. Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins or phone or fax registrations.
Course options are available at various sites across Illinois.
Online Course
While the online course offers flexibility, it doesn't provide the same hands-on experience and networking opportunities as the in-person option. To make the most of it, plan ahead – many nurses find they need more time than expected to complete the course.
- Format: Self-paced learning through an online course
- Registration: To register, simply create an account on the Public Health Learning website and sign up for the course through the Course Offerings tab.
- Fee: Free
Read the course guidelines, which are great to have on hand as a reference.