APLS RECERT
APLS Recertification Course (7th Edition)
Advanced Paediatric Life Support Recertification
Overview
Refresh your skills and renew your certification with the Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Recertification Course – 7th Edition.
Designed for experienced healthcare professionals and delivered by expert instructors with extensive clinical experience, this course reinforces essential knowledge and practical skills in paediatric emergency management to maintain confidence and competence in critical situations.
Course Objectives
The APLS Recertification Course aims to:
- Refresh knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of life-threatening paediatric emergencies.
- Reinforce a structured, sequential approach to assessment and treatment.
- Provide hands-on practice in key life-saving procedures.
- Test the retention and application of APLS principles through practical assessments.
Course Structure
Online Learning (VLE) – 1 Day
Complete 11 interactive e-modules covering:
- The seriously ill and injured child
- Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure
- Trauma management (head, chest, abdominal injuries)
- Cardiac arrest and BLS
- Fluids, electrolytes, acid–base balance, and poisoning
Face-to-Face Course – 1 Day
A practical, scenario-based day focusing on:
- Managing the seriously ill child
- Structured approach to the injured child
- Cardiac arrest management
All sessions are delivered by experienced APLS instructors, who are practising clinicians in paediatrics, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, or critical care.
Assessment & Certification
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.
Successful candidates receive APLS certification, valid for four years, with continued access to ALSG’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for resources and updates.
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
- Previous completion of a full APLS course (no more than 6 months out of date).
- Completion of all e-modules and the current APLS manual before attending.
- Valid Paediatric BLS certificate (within 12 months).
Medical Candidates
- Minimum level ST4 or equivalent, currently practising in acute paediatrics or a related specialty (e.g. emergency medicine, anaesthetics, critical care).
Nursing & AHP Candidates
- Completion of at least two full 2-day APLS courses.
- Currently practising in acute paediatrics or a relevant area such as emergency medicine, theatres, or critical care.
Course Fees & Locations
Courses are delivered at approved ALSG centres across the UK and internationally.
Fees and dates vary by centre — please check with your local provider for details.
Ready to Recertify?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to renew your qualification – BOOK NOW!
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