Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course (PALS)
TO REGISTER email Renee Vachon
Courses offered and intended audience
1- Paediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course: this 2-day course is designed for all healthcare providers who participate in the management of paediatric respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest. It focuses on a systematic approach to paediatric assessment, basic life support, advanced life support, and team dynamics using low, medium and high-fidelity simulation.
2- Paediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification Course: as above, but this one day course is only available to those who are PALS certified within 2 years of the recert course.
All courses are certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
BLS certification is REQUIRED
Course Costs for External Registrants
PALS Provider Course cost $420
PALS Recertification Cost $270
For internal price please contact Renee Vachon
These costs do not include course materials. PALS Provider course materials include $58 textbook and pocket card + shipping costs (cost subject to change). Both of these are highly recommended, both for successful completion of the course and for ongoing reference material in your daily practice.
Course materials can be ordered upon registration or on your own:
https://resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca/resources
*** If you are are interested in taking a PALS Course please visit our registration page
Instructors
Our courses are taught by a group of dynamic and experienced PALS instructors who are also respiratory therapists, physicians, and nurses at Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences.
Course details
Location: Michael Gunning Simulation Centre, B3-158, Victoria Hospital, 800 Commissioners Rd. E., London, Ontario, N6A5W9
Time: plan to be at the course from 8-5 for all course days.
Food: Lunch and beverage is on-your-own.
Come prepared: 1) Read the textbook- there is a lot of material to cover and your chances of successfully passing PALS are significantly improved if you’ve adequately prepared
2) complete PALS Pre-Course Self-Assessment test with a successful score of 70% or greater. (If not completed, participants wont be able to attend the course). To download the Pre-Test please log on to the Heart & Stroke Website ( https://resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca) using your HSF ID.
Upcoming Courses:
To see a list of our upcoming courses please visit our PALS Registration page
Instructor Courses : Please email Renee Vachon if interested
Key Contacts:
PALS Program Administrative Support:
Renee Vachon
PALS Program Medical Director:
Dr. Janice Tijssen, MD, MSc, FRCPC
