This course is intensive and is held over three days. It is aimed at all emergency medicine specialists (including those in training) particularly paediatricians and anaesthetists. Casualty officers, Medical Officers, Community service Officers and Interns also benefit. A number of consultants have completed the course in recent years and found it beneficial. As you know College requires a diploma in life support before candidates can enter for the FCPaed exam.
The pre-paid course fee R4500.00 covers the cost of the new 4th edition APLS manual, teas, lunches and a course function at the end of the first day. Fees associated with the ALSG (UK) certification is also included in the course fee A maximum of 32 candidates can attend each course, with a faculty of at least 8 -12 instructors. The course is fully accredited to a minimum 30 CPD points.
NB: It is preferable to receive the course manual at least 2 weeks prior to the course. There is a pre-course MCQ test which is normally completed on the course website. Candidates who do not have access to a computer can be sent the MCQ test upon request. If you are interested in attending a course please complete the online registration form or download the document here.
| Course Date(s): | see registration form below |
| Course Duration: | 3 Days – 8am to 5pm |
| Course Venue: | TBC |
| Clinical Director(s): | Varied |
| Logistics Coordinator: | Cheryl Valentine | valdent@telkomsa.net | +27 (21) 715 3690 |
| Course Price in ZAR: | R 4 500 – Read our payment info |
| Certification Received: | ALSG |
Brief Course Overview
Each day includes lectures, skills teaching/workshops and scenario play. The first day covers Basic/Advanced Life Support and Cardiac Scenarios. Day two focuses on the Seriously Ill Child and day three covers Trauma. There are written and practical exams.
Who should attend this course?
All level of doctors and senior nursing staff (Interns, Cosmo’s, GP’s, registrars & specialist in Paediatrics/Emergency Medicine/Anaesthetics) that deal with sick and injured children in their clinical practice.
Why should someone attend this course?
You would be able to treat most paediatric emergencies safely and effectively.
Detailed Course Outline
- Differences between adults & children
- Structured approach to emergency paediatrics
- Basic life support
- Advanced life support of airway & ventilation
- Management of cardiac arrest
- Structured approach to the seriously ill child
- Child with breathing difficulties
- Child in shock
- Child with abnormal pulse rate & rhythm
- Child with decreased conscious level
- Convulsing child
- Structured approach to the seriously injured child
- Child with chest injury
- Child with abdominal injury
- Child with trauma to the head
- Child with injuries to the extremities or the spine
- Burned or scalded child
- Child with electrical injury or drowning
- Interpreting trauma X-rays
- Approach to stabilization and transfer
