Paediatric Life Support (PLS)
Paediatric Life Support (PLS)
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for the initial, effective treatment of childhood emergencies; the practical procedures necessary for the initial, effective management of childhood emergencies.
Accrediting Body
Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG)
Target audience
Candidates should be doctors, nurses, RTOs and all professions allied to medicine (PAMs). Currently this course is only offered to CP2 (4th year) medical students during their paediatric attachment. A small number of places may be available to suitable candidates, please contact clinical skills directly.
Duration
The PLS course is run over one day.
Assessment
Candidates will rotate through a series of lectures, skills stations and workshops throughout the course of the day, culminating in a short test scenario. Successful completion of all elements of the course results in the candidate being issued with a certificate from the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG).
Compliance frequency
The certificate issued is valid for 4 years
Course dates
9 April 2019
Book your place
To book a place please send an e-mail to dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net and include Paediatric Life Support (PLS) in the subject.
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