EPALS – European Paediatric Advanced Life Support
The European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) course is a collaboration between the European Resuscitation Council and the Resuscitation Council (UK). The EPLS course and was launched in 2003 but was re branded as EPALS in 2016.
The course is intended to provide training for multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals in the early recognition of the child in respiratory or circulatory failure and the development of the knowledge and core skills required to prevent further deterioration towards respiratory or cardiorespiratory arrest.
EPALS is approved by the royal colleges of emergency medicine, paediatrics, anaesthesia and the association of paediatric anaesthetists (RCPCH, RCEM, RCA, APA) for training and revalidation for both consultants and junior grades in advanced paediatric resuscitation skills and management.
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 and paramedics 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.
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.
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.
DATES for 2023
18th & 19th April 2024
3rd & 4th October 2024
To be placed on a reserve list please contact bfwh.resuscitation@nhs.net or phone 01253 957722
Course Fees
Internal Candidates: £400.00
External Candidates: £500.00
Further Information
- Candidate Responsibilities when attending courses
- Terms and Conditions
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Website
