Please note: this course is also available as an e-PILS (where candidates are expected to access PILS videos and lectures, and complete an online quiz before attending the practical course), and a 1/2 day PILS recertification course (for candidates who currently hold a PILS certificate that is due to expire).
Why Choose Our PILS Training?
The Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills for the immediate management of critically ill children. The course is aimed at those working in acute healthcare settings and focuses on the rapid identification and treatment of life-threatening paediatric conditions.
The training is hands-on, using simulations and interactive workshops to help participants practise and build confidence in managing paediatric emergencies. It’s suitable for healthcare professionals such as Nurses, doctors, and paramedics who may need to respond to paediatric medical emergencies in their role.
Course Overview
Resuscitation Consultancy Medical Services is a registered course centre with Resuscitation Council UK, providing healthcare professionals with RCUK certified courses. One such course is Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS), which was developed by the Resuscitation Council UK to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to manage and treat paediatric patients in emergency situations.
Managing Deteriorating Patients and Treating Cardiac Arrest in Children
PILS provides healthcare professionals with a wide range of skills, from managing a deteriorating patient and identifying the causes of deterioration to treating cardiac arrest in children. Furthermore, PILS also helps healthcare professionals develop team leadership abilities and effective team member skills in a cardiac arrest emergency.
A PILS qualification is recognised across the UK and Europe, allowing healthcare professionals to save young lives in many parts of the world. The course content is designed in accordance with the current UK Resuscitation guidelines, and substantive manuals are provided pre-course to enable candidates to develop core knowledge.
Resuscitation Council UK PILS Certificate
Delegates who successfully complete the PILS course will be awarded a Resuscitation Council UK PILS certificate, which is valid for one year. The certificate is also worth 5CME points or 5 hours of verifiable CPD, demonstrating the value and importance of this course.
Half-day PILS Refresher Courses
For individuals who have attended a full PILS course or refresher within the past year, Resuscitation Consultancy Medical Services offers half-day PILS refresher courses. These courses help healthcare professionals maintain their skills and knowledge, ensuring that they are always ready to save young lives in emergency situations.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the structured ABCDE approach that facilitates rapid recognition of seriously ill children
- Provide appropriate initial treatment interventions to prevent cardio-respiratory arrest
- Treat children in respiratory or cardio-respiratory arrest until the arrival of a resuscitation team or more experienced assistance
- Become members of a paediatric resuscitation team
Course Length:
At least 1 day
Course Assessment:
Assessment is continuous
Course Structure & Programme
The course combines hands-on practical skill stations, workshops, demonstrations and lectures. Candidates can prepare in advance of the course by studying their PILS manual (provided 2 weeks in advance of the training date) and complete the required pre-course reading and online learning.
Upon completing the course, candidates will receive a Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate and will be able to function as part of a paediatric resuscitation team.
The PILS course makes use of the following practical stations, lectures and scenarios throughout the course:
Practical Stations
- The ABCDE approach
- Basic life support and choking
- Airway management and ventilation
- BLS with adjuncts
- Emergency circulatory access, fluid administration and medications
- Simulation practice
- Optional targeted training
Lectures:
- Recognition and initial management of the seriously ill children.
- Paediatric ALS algorithm and management of cardio-respiratory arrest.
Certification
All successful candidates will receive a Resuscitation Council UK certificate, valid for 1 year, along with CPD/CME accreditation. This qualification is recognised across the UK and Europe, supporting your role in any clinical setting involving paediatric care.
For further course information, visit the RCUK website
Frequently Asked Questions
PILS training is a specialised course designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond quickly and effectively in paediatric emergency situations. The training covers a wide range of scenarios, including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and shock.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools. The course is particularly relevant for those who work in paediatric departments, emergency departments, or intensive care units.
The course includes pre-course reading, practical workshops, simulations, and interactive teaching. You’ll learn airway management, CPR, AED use, medication administration, and how to function within a resuscitation team. Candidates will also learn how to recognise and manage specific paediatric emergencies, including choking, severe allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis.
Certification is valid for 1 year. You can renew your qualification through a half-day recertification course, provided your current certification is still valid or has expired recently.
e-PILS is a blended learning option where you complete online modules before attending a shorter, in-person practical session. The content and certification are equivalent to the full-day course.
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