ALSG Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.