Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider course

Speciality Emergency Medicine - Skills & training

Organizer Marwa Samir Rushdy

CME/CPD Provider CEPD/016P


Scheduled date(s):

From 17 February 2021 To 18 February 2021

From 10 February 2021 To 11 February 2021

From 07 February 2021 To 08 February 2021

From 31 January 2021 To 01 February 2021

From 24 January 2021 To 25 January 2021

From 17 January 2021 To 18 January 2021

From 13 January 2021 To 14 January 2021

From 10 January 2021 To 11 January 2021

From 06 January 2021 To 07 January 2021


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