A one day primer course focused on the first ten minutes of emergency paediatric care. The Paediatric Life Support (PLS) Course covers the basics of emergency paediatric management, using the structured approach as taught on the three day Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course. Consistent with the latest clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand, information is presented in lectures, workshops, practical sessions and hands on emergency scenarios over a single day. All PLS instructors are leading practitioners in the field of paediatric care. Candidates also receive a comprehensive manual, and are tested on key components.

Course Content:
• Basic Life Support
• Airway management
• Cardiac Rhythm recognition and defibrillation
• Preparing and planning post resuscitation care
• Recognition of the seriously injured and seriously ill child

Cost: $300

Expressions of Interest:
To register your interest, click here and lodge an online application by COB 3 August 2023. Successful applicants will be advised via email after a shortlisting period of 2 weeks and then be sent a link to APLS for payment and access to pre course e-learning.

For further information, please email [email protected], telephone 0499 943 381 or visit www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au.

 

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26 Oct 2023
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26 Oct 2023
South West
$300
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Emergency Medicine / Paediatrics / Paediatrics/Neonatal
External provider / Workshop

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