This expert-level program is a CAPCE-approved, scenario
(case-based) continuing education course intended for trained
and skilled healthcare providers who either direct or participate
in cardiopulmonary and resuscitation emergencies in children.
Participant prerequisites
All participants must be previously trained, skilled and
be able to:
• Perform high-quality pediatric basic life support
(PBLS)
• Read and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Understand basic resuscitation pharmacology,
prepare and administer essential medications
Course highlights:
• Designed for emergency personnel in intensive care
or critical care departments and emergency medical
providers
• Real-life scenario videos, full-color printed materials
and clear, concise course content
• 2-year certification
• Continuing education hours (CEH)* of 14.0 CEH for
initial training, 6.25 CEH for renewal training
*Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Hours (CEH) provided
through HSI, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)
Outline
Class topics
• Patient Assessment and Teamwork
• Pediatric Basic Life Support
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Procedures for Managing Respiratory Emergencies
• Shock
• Bradycardias
• Tachycardias
• Cardiac Arrest
• Simulation Equipment Orientation
• High-Quality Skills and Teamwork