Introduction  

The program aims to equip physicians working in the Emergency Departments (EDs) with the fundamental knowledge and clinical expertise in the practice of pediatric emergency care. In addition, the physicians will learn pediatric resuscitation, history taking, and application of the conceptual framework of simulation-based modular education in a clinical setting. The program will consist of weekly sessions which will be facilitated by national and international leading experts in pediatric emergency medicine.

Program Details 

• Duration: 12 months
• Certificate / Diploma/ Degree: Certification
• Mode of Education: Hybrid; online didactics and simulations, in-person skills training and simulations during workshops.
• Classes in a Week: 1 online class per week
  3 days workshops done twice a year
• Duration of Class: 3 hours online class
  8 hours per day for 3 days during workshops
• Timing: 3 pm to 7 pm (online classes)
  8:30 am to 4:30 pm (in-person workshops)
• Examination: Pre-test, Mid-term, Post-test

Course Organizers

Department of Emergency Medicine, IHHN, SickKids Toronto

Teaching Methodologies

Online learning on Moodle/Google Classroom. Ed puzzle for reading materials Video didactics. Affinity learning, Virtual Resus room, Full-code application for online simulation, synchronous via zoom and asynchronously via student profile.

Program Objectives

By the end of 1 year of the certification program learners would be able to:

• Develop knowledge and skills in pediatric resuscitation.
• Learn focused emergency pediatric history taking and physical examination.
• Discuss specialty topics relevant to Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM).
• Use the conceptual framework of simulation-based education as applied in a clinical setting.
• Develop the knowledge, psychomotor skills and professional traits of safe PEM physicians by using blended learning techniques.
• Provide highly specialized healthcare to infants and children including stabilization, triage, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Scope of Practice

Doctors working in pediatric emergency units without any formal training. Pediatric residents interested in PEM as a career.

Certificate/Diploma/Course/Program Awarding Authority

Indus Hospital & Network Hospital

Simulation hours accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

For More Information

Contact Number: Mon-Fri between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at +92 21 35112709 EXT: 2033

Email: fpemglobal@gmail.com