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 20 August 2021 To 21 August 2021

From 28 July 2021 To 29 July 2021

From 01 September 2021 To 02 September 2021

From 01 August 2021 To 02 August 2021

From 18 June 2021 To 19 June 2021

From 09 June 2021 To 10 June 2021

From 06 June 2021 To 07 June 2021

From 23 May 2021 To 24 May 2021

From 09 April 2021 To 10 April 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 2020 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