Overview:
This course represents a comprehensive source of pre-hospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is a program designed specifically to teach pre-hospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. It is suitable for paramedics, EMT's, doctors and nurses.

Entry requirements:
IHCD Technician, IHCD Paramedic, EMT Advanced, Medical Doctor, RGN.

Course includes:
Paediatric assessment, respiratory emergencies, airway obstruction, paediatric oral and nasopharyngeal airways, bvm ventilation, endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy management, intravenous IV access, intra-osseous infusion, cardiovascular emergencies, spinal immobilisation, sudden infant death syndrome, death of a child, child maltreatment, special healthcare needs, medical emergencies, trauma, toxic emergencies, children in disasters, emergency delivery and newborn stabilisation, medico-legal and ethical considerations, transportation considerations.