PIPER Paediatric - First Response, Basic Life Support Program

This course is targeted for all Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Clinicians wanting to update their skills in Infant and Child Basic Life Support.

The program will follow a systematic approach of the underpinning knowledge and skills of the Basic Life Support algorithm including; DRSABCD, Medic*tion and fluid preparation required for the first five minutes of a resuscitation, anaphylaxis and choking management in the infant and child. The program will conclude with a short team training simulation to perfect novice to mastery in the skills learnt throughout the program.

A ll content delivered will be in accordance with the latest updates from the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)and ANZCOR guidelines.

6 total C PD hours

Venue: Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, HELP Centre, Room 1.034

The Health and Learning Precinct (HELP) is located on Level 1 of the main building at RCH.

Time: 8am to 12pm

Refunds

Refunds will be provided at the absolute discretion of RCH and must be submitted in writing. Requests for refunds should be emailed to [email protected]

Substitution

If a registrant is unable to attend you can nominate another person to attend in your place at no additional cost. Please advise substitutions in writing and email to [email protected].

Waitlist (for fully booked dates)

If the date you wish to attend is fully, booked, please add your name to the waitlist on the Eventbrite page. If a position becomes available, those on the waitlist will be offered a position in order of the list.

Note: no beverages (except water) permitted in the Health Education Learning Precinct rooms.

There is ample parking for visitors at the Royal Children's Hospital (at participants own cost). There is also street parking available.

Click the link above for details about parking costs

There is tram stop right outside the hospital on Flemington Road,

To get to the hospital from the city, take

• Tram 59 from Flinders Street Station (in Elizabeth Street)
• Tram 58 from Toorak via William Street, City

To get to the hospital toward the city , take

• Tram 59 from Airport West
• Tram 58 from West Coburg

Tram and train tickets can be purchased from the RCH retail Wood Ph*rm*cy, located in Main Street.

For any questions about the PIPER Paediatric First Response program at the Royal Children's Hospital, please contact us during business hours, Monday-Friday.

PIPER Paediatric Education

The Royal Children's Hospital

E: [email protected]

Phone: (+613 ) 9345 4134 or 1300 662 434

Host or Publisher PIPER, RCH