Course description
Australian Paediatric Advanced Life Support (APALS) is a 1 day course focusing on developing skills, knowledge and confidence in managing paediatric medical emergency including cardiac arrest.
The APALS course is designed for health professionals who do not regularly participate in medical emergencies.
What you will learn
The Australian Paediatric Advanced Life Support course teaches the following knowledge and skills:
- Recognition and initial management of the seriously ill child using a structured approach
- Airway management skills
- Essential and Basic Life Support
- Emergency circulatory access, fluid administration and medications
- Defibrillation skills (Manual and AED modes)
- Cardiac arrest management using the ARC Paediatric ALS Algorithm
- Work as an effective team member in a cardiac arrest
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Other Course Information
Who Should Participate
Health professionals who don’t regularly deal with emergencies, including:
- Ward-based staff
- GPs
- Registered Nurses
- Paramedics
- Medical students
- Interns
- Other healthcare professional
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Pre-course materials and e-learning content is sent two weeks before the start of the course which also includes an optional multiple-choice exam with answers and explanations supplied for self-assessment.
Dress Code
Neat casual clothing and enclosed footwear suitable for safe practice of the skills including hands-on CPR.
Catering
Catering is provided throughout the course. We can cater for a range of dietary requirements. Please advise of dietary requirements when enrolling for the course.
Cancellations
Please note there is no refund for cancellation within 21 days if you cancel your course, including due to the impact of coronavirus or third-party travel issues. The course requires 100% attendance at all sessions to gain a successful pass. See also Terms and Conditions.
CPD Points
Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points from a number of colleges. The Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Courses provide CPD points for the following colleges.