The Advanced Paediatric Life Support course is a intensive two day course aimed specifically at all specialists (including those in training) who may be responsible for the emergency management of sick or injured children.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed primarily at specialists (including those in training) particularly Paediatricians, Anaesthetists and specialists in emergency medicine. However doctors at all levels (from internship through those with substantial experience in clinical practice) who care for acutely ill or injured children will find this course helpful.
Senior nursing staff and paramedics have also attended the course and found it helpful (although we usually recommend that these colleagues attend a Paediatric Life Support Course before attending this course)
What is included?
* 7th edition APLS manual
* Interactive on-line training material
* Two full day face to face teaching & training
* Certification with the Advances Life Support Group (UK)
* Teas and lunches
About the course
A maximum of 32 candidates attend the course which is facilitated by 8-12 Faculty members.
The APLS course is fully accredited for a minimum of 30 CPD points
Additional info
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa require a diploma in life support before candidates can enter for the FCPaed exam.
The College of Paediatricians of South Africa requires completion of a course in Paediatric Life Support before entry to the final fellowship examination.
The regulation states: evidence of completion of either the APLS or PALS course, within the 5 years preceding writing the examination.
Candidates without proof of APLS at the time of applying for the examination will be accepted provisionally but MUST supply proof of having completed the APLS prior to the first written paper.
You would be able to treat most Paediatric emergencies safely and effectively.