McMaster Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course

At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course provides a foundational knowledge of theory and resuscitation modalities necessary to stabilize the critically ill pediatric patient. This course is designed for healthcare providers who want to enhance their knowledge of pediatric resuscitation with the intent of increasing confidence and comfort in the provision of care to the critically ill child.

Course Date – November 8 & 9, 2011

Course Fees

Full Course: $325

Course Materials $65

*Note: Course costs do not include course materials

Course Materials

Please allow yourself adequate study time. The new materials (2006 edition) include the following: PALS Provider manual, course guide, student CD, PALS algorithm card and a “Precourse Preparation Checklist.” The student CD contains a Pretest that must be completed prior to attending. Please bring a copy of your completed Pretest results, PALS Provider manual, PALS algorithm card and completed "Precourse Preparation Checklist" to the first day of class. This checklist contains of list of everything you must do to prepare for the course to ensure success.

Prerequisites

RN, RRT, MD or A-EMCA

Register early, as enrollment will be limited for each session. The Critical Care Outreach Education program at McMaster Children’s Hospital endeavors to provide an exemplary course experience, however, in rare situations courses may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. If it becomes necessary to cancel a course, registrants will be given the option of enrolling in a future course or receiving a refund. Course materials are not refundable.

Cancellation Policy

  • For any withdrawal less than two weeks in advance of the course, a $75.00 administrative fee will be deducted from your registration fee.
  • Substitutions are welcome.
  • No refunds will be granted for course materials.
  • Requests for transfer to an alternate course date can be made in advance of the course. One transfer is permitted with an administrative fee of $50.00 payable at time of transfer.
  • No refunds are given after the start of the course. No refunds or transfers will be given for “no shows”.

Registration Form ATTACHED. For further information contact

PALS Registration Form

November 8 & 9, 2011 at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Please PRINT FORM & ATTACH CHEQUE

Name:
Home Address:
City: / Province:
Postal Code: / Telephone:
E-mail Address:
Department/Institution: / Profession:
(Prerequisites: RN, RRT, MD or EMCA)
Full Course $325
Course Materials Required? $65
(Not included in course cost. Materials include PALS Provider Manual, Course Guide, Student CD, Algorithm Card and Course Check list) / $325
$65
Total Amount Enclosed: / $

Please make cheque payable to “Hamilton Health Sciences, Outreach Program”

Note: Debit and credit cards NOT accepted; cash or cheque only

RETURN TO: Critical Care Outreach Education

McMaster Children’s Hospital: 1K3-W2

1200 Main Street West, P.O. Box 2000

Hamilton, ON

L8N 3Z5

Cancellation Policy

  • For any withdrawal less than two weeks in advance of the course, a $75.00 administrative fee will be deducted from your registration fee.
  • Substitutions are welcome.
  • No refunds will be granted for course materials.
  • Requests for transfer to an alternate course date can be made in advance of the course. One transfer is permitted with an administrative fee of $50.00 payable at time of transfer.
  • No refunds are given after the start of the course. No refunds or transfers will be given for “no shows”.