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	PALS
	Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training provides a structured learning environment for multi-disciplinary groups to develop the skills, teamwork, and organisation necessary to effectively manage paediatric emergencies. The PALS provider course is designed to prepare participants to identify and treat common conditions that may lead to cardiac arrest in infants and children, such as respiartory failure and shock. PALS Provider training is essential for all healthcare professionals involved in the provision of care to acutely ill infants and children. Which paediatric course should I take? PEARS - PALS - APLS comparison here (pdf)
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COURSE DETAILS

TARGET AUDIENCE It is intended for participants who could be called upon to deal with life-threatening paediatric emergencies in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and pre-hospital locations. These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) Consultants, Registrars, Senior House Officers, Interns, Medical Students, General Practitioners, Dentists, Clinical Nurse Managers, Cardiac Technicians, Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff, Respiratory Therapists, Physiotherapists and other Allied Healthcare Personnel.
TIME FRAME & COURSE CONTENT This 2-day programme involves multiple learning activities, combining instructor & DVD led skills demonstration and practice sessions that include: Paediatric Assessment Paediatric Basic /Life Support Basic and Advanced Airway Management Electrical Therapy and Defibrillation Recognition of Respiratory Distress & Failure Management of Respiratory Distress & Failure Vascular Access Techniques Recognition and Management of Shock Fluid Therapy and Medications Management of Brady- and Tachy-Arrhythmias Recognition and Management of Cardiac Arrest Post-Resuscitation Management "Putting it all together" practice sessions	PHYSICIAN & DVD LED PRESENTATIONS • Overview of PALS Science • Rapid Cardiopulmonary Assessment
	CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION • Completion of the pre-course MCQ and preparation checklist included on the student CD enclosed in the PALS provider manual. • Actively participate in, practice, and complete all skills and learning stations • Pass 2 PALS core case tests as Team Leader. • Demonstrate competence in the performance of Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as one and two rescuer CPR, incorporating th e use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). • Score a minimum grade (84% or higher) on the final Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper.
INSTRUCTORS Our Instructors come from an Irish and American healthcare setting and all remain in day-to-day clinical practice. They are regarded as experts in their field and have a proven ability to teach. CODE BLUE is a registered and approved Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association training site. Course certificates will only be issued to approved and registered training sites where the currently certified Instructors carry full public and professional liability insurance.
CERTIFICATION Participants, who successfully complete the course, including the written examination and skills evaluation, will receive an American Heart Association / Irish Heart Foundation PALS provider course completion card (credential). This accreditation is recognised in over 50 countries throughout the world.	INSTRUCTOR RATIO Participant-Instructor ratio 3:1(max) SKILLS MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL The Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Associationrecommend a 2 year renewal interval for all who complete the PALS Provider course.
ONLINE PRE-COURSE TUTORIALS Code Blue provides the only Irish online tutorial module specifically designed to help candidates prepare for their PALS course. Our codeblue.ie online tutorials are NOT a substitute for reading the IHF/AHA pre-course materials. These tutorials offer additional support to help our candidates focus their reading to the parts of the book we consider essential learning prior to taking the course. The tutorials contain a comprehensive section on rhythm recognition including sample MCQ’s and rhythm strip analysis tests. A section on the front line cardiac arrest drugs is also available on this tutorial. These tutorials are restricted to students enrolled on one of our ACLS courses. Students have unrestricted access to the tutorials during their pre-course study.	COURSE EQUIPMENT Code Blue own and supply all our own training equipment. We provide higher than normal manikin to Instructor ratios on our courses allowing participants additional skill practice time.
PRE-COURSE STUDY PACKS AND MANUALS The following materials are delivered to the candidate’s work address by registered courier. • PALS Provider Manual with Student CD • 2008 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care • Course Programme • Criteria for Successful Completion

FEATURES LIST

Lecture / Discussion - Rapid Cardiopulmonary Assessment	Recognition and Management of Cardiac Arrest

Lecture / Discussion – Overview of PALS Science	Post Resuscitation Management

Basic and Advanced Invasive Airway Adjuncts	Team Megacode Faculty Demonstration

Electrical Therapy Defibrillation Manual / AED	Practice Stations Cardiac Cases, 1,2,3,4

Rhythm Disturbances & Arrhythmia Recognition	Practice Stations Respiratory Cases, 1,2,3,4

Vascular Access and Medications	Practice Station Shock Cases, 1,2,3,4

Resuscitation Team Concept	Putting it All Together Station

Overview of Paediatric Assessment	Core Cases Testing Stations

Paediatric Assessment	MCQ Paper

Recognition & Management of Respiratory Distress and Failure	Completion Certificate - PALS Provider

Recognition and Management of Shock	Attendance Certificate	No

Recognition and Management of Bradyarrhythmias and Tachyarrhythmias	Manuals & Pre-Course Reading

	Minimum Time Frame	2 Days

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