e-Paediatric Immediate Life Support
Course Description
The RC(UK) e-Paediatric Immediate Life Support (e-PILS) course was developed to support Healthcare Professionals who may be the primary response to seriously ill children or those in cardiac arrest. It is designed to build upon the foundations of basic life support and provide a solid grounding in the management of these situations.
The course blends 0.5-day of e-learning, completed at your own pace prior to the course, followed by 0.5-day face-to-face practical learning, providing increased flexibility and reducing the need for time away from work.
Course Content
The e-PILS course develops knowledge and skills relating to:
– Recognising and providing initial treatment to the deteriorating paediatric patient using the A-E approach
– Recognising cardiac arrest in the paediatric patient and understanding the differences in the initial management
– Undertaking the skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and/ or AED) and simple airway manoeuvres
– Utilising non-technical skills to facilitate initial leadership and effective team membership
This course is delivered by Emergency Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics who all have extensive pre-hospital clinical experience.
Eligibility
The e-PILS course is appropriate for Doctors, Medical Students (final year), Nurses, Nursing Student (final year), School Nurse, Midwife, ODP, Cardiac Technician. Resuscitation Officer and other Healthcare Providers, as well as Dental Nurses, Dentist, Paramedics and Ambulance Technicians, Healthcare Assistants or Nursing Associates.
It may also be suitable for Fire Service Technicians, Police Personnel, Prison Officers and Cabin Crew
The e-PILS course is recognised for up to 5 Continual Professional Development (CPD) points.
If you are unsure, please contact the team today!