Pediatrics Advanced Life Support Course (PALS)

Course Directors: Dr. Tamara Gafoor, Dr. Ilana Greenstone, Dr. Laurie Plotnick

Course Objectives

As a member of a healthcare team, the 2020 PALS Provider course will help participants to develop individual skills. Providing simulated real-life situations that accurately representing real-life hospital emergency interventions, participants will that mirror your work life in which you’ll need to recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests or other cardiovascular emergencies involving pediatric patients.

These simulations will involve high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, and a systematic approach to pediatric assessment that includes the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence. You will be able to reinforce concepts, undertake skills practice, receive coaching and correction, and refine your abilities before final testing.

You will be able to practice and train in dynamic role-playing situations that mirror real life and that will help you in your role as a healthcare provider. You will be introduced to a wide range of life-threatening, all-hands-on-deck scenarios involving pediatric patients experiencing respiratory emergencies, shock and cardiopulmonary arrest in which you apply a systematic approach that includes the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence. The goal is to strengthen your ability to recognize, intervene, communicate and work effectively as a critical member of a healthcare team.

Heart & Stroke’s PALS program, based on the 2020 Guidelines, provides hands-on learning that builds on your Basis Life Support (BLS) skills, teaches you when and how to use the latest treatment recommendations for your patients, and takes your skills as an advanced healthcare provider to the next level.

Prerequisitese Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certificate

  • PALS Pre-course Self-Assessment Certificate (Passing score = 70%)

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CPD Credits & Accreditation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Our PALS courses are registered with the Heart & Stroke and are eligible for two (2) credits per hour under Section 2 of the MOC Program as “Traineeships.”

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Our PALS courses are registered with the Heart & Stroke and are eligible for two (2) Mainpro+ Certified credits per hour.

Other Colleges / Regulatory Bodies

Heart & Stroke courses are recognized across Canada. Check with your college or professional affiliation to see if this course is eligible for credits.

Dates & Location

Upcoming Dates:

  • NOVEMBER 2024 18-19, 2024 - REGISTRATION NOW OPENED

    • Cancellation policy: Before August 31, 2024 - full refund, between Sept 1 & Sept 20 - full minus admin fee and manual shipped (if case), Sept 21 - Oct 15, 50% refund minus admin fees and manual shipped (if case) or if replacement found, after Oct 16 no refund unless authorised by Course Directors or replacement found.

  • FEBRUARY 2025 - DATES TO CONFIRMED

  • SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2024 - COURSE IS FULL - TO BE ADDED TO WAITING LIST, MAKE A REQUEST TO EMAIL MCHPALS@HOTMAIL.COM

Course Location:

  • McGill Medical Simulation Centre 

    3575 du Parc avenue, Suite 5642, Mtl, QC

Registration Fees

  • Cost - 1,100$ - For both days, includes: H. Stroke PALS certification, Provider manual, morning coffee/morning snacks, lunch, break snacks.