Here is a selection of courses and events run by the RNOH for colleagues in a range of professions and disciplines. For further information about any of the courses listed below, please contact a member of the PGME centre team on 020 8909 5326 or e-mail rnoh.courses@
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Course: EPALS Re-certification
Reference number: 24049
Date: 25th April 2024
Cost: £450 – (cost is inclusive of all course material, lunch & refreshments)
Who is this course suitable for?
The EPALS course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties, or to teach them on a regular basis. Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses, paramedics and ODP’s working in direct contact with children. All applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates.
For EPALS Re-certification:
Individuals who need to recertify must hold an active certificate - of within one year of expiry. This must be verified before acceptance on the course.
Learning outcomes
Undertaking the EPALS course should enable you to:
- use the structured ABCDE approach for rapid assessment of the seriously ill child;
- manage the sick child until the arrival of expert assistance;
- facilitate the development of resuscitation team members and team leaders;
- use a structured approach to communication amongst team members during an emergency situation
Course structure
EPALS courses are held at centres throughout the UK and are approved and certified by the Resuscitation Council (UK). This ensures uniformity of content and standard regardless of the centre.
This is a 1 day course. All candidates will be registered on the Learning Management System (LMS) to access the pre-course multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ), course evaluation and post course certificates.
The course programme consists of lectures, workshops, skill stations and teaching simulations.
Course structure
EPALS courses are held at centres throughout the UK and are approved and certified by the Resuscitation Council (UK). This ensures uniformity of content and standard regardless of the centre.
The course is run over two days. All candidates will be registered on the Learning Management System (LMS) to access the pre-course multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ), course evaluation and post course certificates.
The course programme consists of lectures, workshops, skill stations and teaching simulations.
Assessment and Certification
Assessments are based on clinical simulations that allow the candidate to effectively demonstrate the core competencies that have been taught on the course. The simulations are standardised and reflect reality as closely as possible.
Course assessment:
- Continuous assessment of:
- Skills (BLS and BMV are essential skills)
- Participation in workshops and simulation teaching
- Summative assessment - simulation
- MCQ
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council (UK) EPALS provider certificate, which is valid for 4 years. The EPALS course is recognised for 10 continuing professional development (CPD) points.
Pre-course preparation
The course manual is sent to candidates four weeks before the course. Candidates are expected to have prepared for the course by reading the manual and must submit their completed pre-course MCQ paper before attending the face-to-face course. Candidates are advised to complete the pre-course MCQ without reference to the manual.