Verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Cooper University Health Care is the only hospital in the Delaware Valley that provides trauma care for both adults and children – and is verified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Our goal is to keep families together during what may be one of the most critical and emotionally challenging times of their lives. Of the numerous trauma cases each year, many involve children who are severely injured in motor vehicle crashes, falls, accidents, and traumatic events.
What Does a Level II Pediatric Trauma Certification Mean For Your family?
A Level II Pediatric Trauma verification from ACS reflects Cooper’s commitment to providing the most advanced life-saving measures for children in urgent situations. To earn this designation, Cooper met the ACS’s rigorous standards, including staffing, specialized services, safety protocols, and patient-centered programs.
Expert Pediatric Trauma Staff
Our pediatric trauma team includes specialists trained in both trauma care and pediatric, ensuring every child receives developmentally appropriate, expert treatment. Our team includes:
- Trauma surgeons
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Pediatric intensivists
- Pediatric emergency medicine physicians
Family-Focused Programs and Support
Our trauma center includes services that support both the physical and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families, including:
- A pediatric trauma medical director
- A pediatric trauma program coordinator
- Pediatric rehabilitation services
- Child Life and family support programs
- Pediatric social work
- Child protective services
- Pediatric injury prevention (Safe Kids)
- Community outreach and training for health professionals and the public
Pediatric-Ready Facilities and Resources
To meet the ACS standards for pediatric trauma care, Cooper provides:
- A dedicated pediatric emergency department
- Intensive Care Unit
- Age-appropriate resuscitation equipment
- A pediatric-specific trauma patient safety program