Advanced paediatric life support (APLS) course
Course description
This is a three day intensive course consisting of one day e-learning and two days dealing with the practicalities, assessments, management and resuscitation of the seriously ill child suffering cardiac emergencies and trauma.
Aims and outcomes
By the end of the APLS course the student will have shown the theoretical and practical skills to effectively treat cardiorespiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations and special circumstances, and to prepare senior members of a multidisciplinary team to treat the child until transfer to a critical care area is possible.
Target audience
Medical and senior nursing staff who have a responsibility for acutely ill children.
Course type
Classroom and e-learning.
Course length
Two days plus seven to ten hours e-learning.
Cost
£395 - UHS applicants
£525 - non UHS applicants
Course date
Course time
Course location
13 and 14 June 2012
8am to 7pm
Clinical skills, B level, South Academic Block
14 and 15 November 2012
8am to 7pm
Clinical skills, B level, South Academic Block
To book a place please email the course administrator.