The Continuing Health Professional Education (CHPE) and the Montreal Children's Hospital (MUHC) offer a wide variety of courses, conferences and seminars geared towards helping physicians and health professionals remain up-to-date on medical procedures.
Please visit : Continuing Health Professional Education and consult under the Major Events heading to obtain a list of upcoming CME accredited events (including P.A.L.S. courses).
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (P.A.L.S.)
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course is designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage seriously ill infants and children. During this 2 day course held at the McGill Medical Simulation Centre, students will learn how to assess for evidence of respiratory and circulatory compromise, establish treatment priorities and intervene when necessary to stabilize the child. Students will also review treatment of the respiratory and circulatory systems, management of cardiac arrest and arrhythmias and immediate post-resuscitation care. This course is recognized and certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Candidates receive the two year PALS Provider Card. This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (13 hours). This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is accredited for (39) MAINPRO-M1 credits. The course is also fully accredited by the Centre for CME, Faculty of Medicine of McGill University.
Four P.A.L.S. courses are offered per year (January, April/May, September and November). For more information regarding current or upcoming P.A.L.S. courses, to obtain a registration form or to get on the mailing list for specific course dates, please contact: filomena [dot] goncalves [at] muhc [dot] mcgill [dot] ca (Filomena Gonçalves) at 514-412-4400 ext: 23189
As space is limited, we are able to confirm registration only when both the completed registration form and the payment have been received.
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
2013
April 22-23, 2013 COURSE IS FULL
September, 2013 - dates to be announced
November, 2013 - dates to be announced