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ALSG Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
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Delivered In-Person
Two days
Advanced level
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Description
The Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to confidently recognise, treat and stabilise children in life‑threatening emergencies. Built around a clear, structured approach, the course ensures clinicians can act decisively, from rapid resuscitation through to stabilisation and safe transfer to definitive care.
Important Information
ALSG recommends a minimum of 4 weeks to prepare for the course - it is not advised to book with less notice than this. If you choose to book this course with less than 4 weeks notice ECS cannot be held responsible should a candidate feel they have had inadequate preparation time.
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Eligibility
The APLS course is ideal for any Practitioner who routinely deals with the acutely unwell or injured child. It is suitable for Doctors who work in Paediatrics/ Emergency Departments/ Anaesthetics/ Critical Care as well as senior Nurses, Paramedics and Clinical Practitioners.
Course Structure
The APLS is delivered as a 2-day face-to-face course, plus an additional one day flexible online component (VLE). This e-learning must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face sessions, and can be done flexibly at your own pace.
All information on how to access the e-learning will be included in the pre-course joining instructions.The face-to-face sessions will entail realistic clinical simulations to practise managing emergency scenarios.
Pre-Course Preperation
Please note this course includes a day of e-learning and pre-course knowledge checks which will take approximately 8 hours to complete, but can be worked through flexibly at your own pace The pre-course preparation should be completed at least 48 hours prior to attending the face-to-face element.
You will also be issued with a physical copy of the ALSG ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC LIFE SUPPORT (APLS) 7TH EDITION at least 4 weeks ahead of the course date.
Course Content
The e-modules provide the core knowledge, preparing participants to apply their learning during the in‑person sessions, which include lectures and clinical simulations covering the following areas:
Assessing and managing the seriously ill child
Structured approach to the seriously injured child
The management of cardiac arrest
Candidates will be assessed continuously throughout the face-to-face sessions.
Successful completion of the course requires all candidates to have fully completed all e-modules and videos prior to attendance. Candidates who have not completed the pre-course preparation ahead of the course will only be issued an Observer certificate.
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Scenarios were challenging and included lots of different pathologies. The instructors were all really good and knowledgeable. My mentor Rachel was very supportive and critique was helpful. I feel a lot more confident now in managing sick children/babies. Overall very enjoyable!
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Scenarios were challenging and included lots of different pathologies. The instructors were all really good and knowledgeable. My mentor Rachel was very supportive and critique was helpful. I feel a lot more confident now in managing sick children/babies. Overall very enjoyable!
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It helps to improve my leadership skills and knowledge in emergency care management
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Credible and supportive faculty and great venue with good snacks and parking.