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Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP)

Date: February 22, 2021

In collaboration with our sophisticated simulation centre, the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine is commencing the Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP). This one-day simulation-based teaching program is a QCHP approved CME activity with category 1 & 3 points. 

There is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centred medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

This program is very different from the APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

Reference Reading Material suggestion: 

  • PALS manual
  • APLS manual
  • ATLS manual
  • Local guidelines

Target Audience: Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist and Nurse practitioners. 
The registration fees for candidates are as follows:

  • Consultants and Associate specialist: 350 QAR
  • Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners (subsidised rates): 250 QAR
  • Nurses and Allied Health workers(subsidised rates): 150 QAR

The course has QCHP accredited CME hours as follows:

Category 1: 2.25 hours
Category 3: 3.25 hours.

Total Category: 5.50 hours.

Numbers of seats available:

Total candidates for each course: 15
Five seats available for Internal Staff on first come first serve basis.
Sidra Employees Contact (shuda@sidra.org, Bbarry@sidra.org)

Ten seats available for External candidates.

Faculty:

Facilitator:

Nursing Leads:

  • Catherine Lynch
  • Drew Jones
  • Laith Alakhrass
  • Paul Sumortin

Respiratory Therapist:

  • Laura Reid

Simulation specialist staff:

  • Nadim Osseily
  • Bassem Tarhini
  • Mark Edwin Marayag