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Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated paediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to paediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Price: R4290
Description
Audience
PALS is an advanced course designed for healthcare professionals who either participate
or work directly in the management of paediatric emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.
Course Content
• 1 and 2 rescuer child CPR and AED use.
• 1 and 2 rescuer infant CPR.
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations.
• Key changes in paediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American.
• Vascular access.
• Management of respiratory emergencies.
• Resuscitation team concept.
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy.
• Systematic Approach to Paediatric Assessment.
Features
• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation.
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency.
• Written Test.
Certification
Students who successfully complete the PALS Course will receive a PALS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
Student Materials
PALS Emergency Crash Cart Cards, PALS Pocket Reference Card and PALS Provider Manual with Pocket Reference Card.
CEU: 29 (including 1 ethics point)
Course Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Current BLS
