Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course (Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2020)

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Course is available to any healthcare professional who is registered as a Medical or Dental Practitioner, Intern, Junior Intern, Professional Nurse or Advanced Life Support Paramedic Although not mandatory, prior participation on an ACLS Course is recommended. CPD Accreditation: 32 Continuing Education Units, including 2 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: PALS is a practical, case-based Course that will enhance one's skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise or cardiac arrest. Ideal performance is initially demonstrated via video and Instructor. Learning is facilitated by extensive hands-on practice, with each participant getting several opportunities to lead their team in simulated clinical scenarios, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: Candidates will be able to perform a systematic approach to the assessment of a seriously ill or injured child, recognize and manage a child in respiratory distress and failure, compensated and hypotensive shock. Participants will be able to recognize and manage a child with a life-threatening bradyarrhythmia, tachyarrhythmia or arrest rhythm, and prevent further deterioration during stabilization and transfer. Candidates will be able to perform effective respiratory management skills, including the use of oxygen delivery devices, ventilation and intubation, as well as the appropriate use of electrical therapy, including defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, and IV access techniques including intra-osseous and fluid bolus administration.