Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider course

Speciality Pediatrics - General/other

Organizer Marwa Samir Rushdy

CME/CPD Provider CEPD/016P


Scheduled date(s):

From 11 September 2020 To 12 September 2020

From 12 August 2020 To 13 August 2020

From 01 July 2020 To 02 July 2020

From 05 June 2020 To 06 June 2020

From 22 April 2020 To 23 April 2020

From 06 March 2020 To 07 March 2020

From 28 February 2020 To 29 February 2020

From 10 January 2020 To 11 January 2020


Aims And Objectives

The AHA’s PALS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric 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.


Content Outline

The main goal or objective of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care that is provided to seriously ill or injured children which will then result in improved outcomes. Course content includes: • Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care • 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use • 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR • Management of respiratory emergencies • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy • Vascular access • Resuscitation team concept • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment


Target Audience

Pediatric and emergency medicine practitioners