EPALS – European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course

Develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to recognise and manage seriously ill or injured infants and children with the Resuscitation Council UK European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) course.

EPALS is an intensive, practical two-day course designed for healthcare professionals who may be involved in assessing, treating or resuscitating deteriorating children. The course follows current evidence-based paediatric resuscitation guidance and focuses on the structured management of respiratory failure, circulatory failure, neurological deterioration, serious illness, trauma and cardiorespiratory arrest.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the course, candidates develop a systematic approach to paediatric emergencies, including:

• Structured assessment of the seriously ill or injured child

• Recognition and management of respiratory distress and respiratory failure

• Recognition and treatment of shock and circulatory failure

• Management of paediatric cardiac arrest

• Effective paediatric basic and advanced life support

• Safe defibrillation and emergency medication use

• Management of common paediatric medical emergencies

• Assessment and initial management of the seriously injured child

• Effective teamwork, communication and leadership during emergencies

• Reassessment, stabilisation and safe escalation of care

Teaching is delivered through a combination of interactive discussions, practical skill stations, workshops and realistic scenario-based simulations. Candidates are encouraged to apply their knowledge, demonstrate clinical decision-making and work effectively as part of a resuscitation team.

Who Is This Course For?

The EPALS course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are expected to manage paediatric emergencies as part of their clinical role, including:

• Doctors working in paediatrics, emergency medicine, anaesthesia, intensive care and acute specialties

• Foundation and specialty trainees

• Nurses working in paediatric, emergency, critical care and acute clinical environments

• Paramedics and other appropriately experienced healthcare professionals

• Eligible final-year healthcare students where an established local arrangement is in place

Healthcare professionals who require paediatric emergency skills but do not routinely lead advanced paediatric resuscitation may find the Paediatric Immediate Life Support course more appropriate.

Pre-Course Preparation

Candidates are expected to prepare thoroughly before attending. Course materials and pre-course learning instructions are provided in advance, allowing candidates to review essential knowledge and arrive ready to participate fully in practical teaching and assessment.

The official EPALS manual follows the latest UK resuscitation guidance and provides the core clinical knowledge required for the course.

Assessment and Certification

Candidates are assessed throughout the course through practical participation, clinical scenarios and formal assessment components. Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council UK EPALS Provider certificate, which is valid for four years. Current certificates can also be independently verified by candidates and employers through the Resuscitation Council UK system.

Why Train With PLAB Guide Training Centre?

PLAB Guide Training Centre is an established and approved Resuscitation Council UK course centre in Manchester. Our EPALS courses are delivered in a professional, supportive and simulation-focused learning environment.

Candidates benefit from:

• Experienced and supportive EPALS faculty

• Realistic paediatric emergency simulations

• Practical, hands-on training

• Structured feedback throughout the course

• Modern training facilities

• Small-group learning opportunities

• Free dedicated and on-road parking

• Convenient access by road and public transport

• A central Manchester training location

Our aim is not simply to help candidates complete the course, but to develop the confidence, clinical judgement and teamwork skills needed to respond effectively when a child becomes critically unwell.

Book Your EPALS Course in Manchester

Strengthen your paediatric emergency and resuscitation skills with high-quality, practical training at PLAB Guide Training Centre.

Places on each course are limited. Early booking is recommended to allow sufficient time for registration, delivery of course materials and completion of the required pre-course preparation.