A two-day workshop on Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) was organized for the V semester BSc. Nursing students on 5th & 6th December, 2024 at NU-MEDISIM, K S Hegde Hospital. The workshop provided comprehensive hands-on training sessions and focused on equipping students with essential skills & knowledge required to manage emergencies involving infants & children. Key training areas included the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and choking management. Students were trained in evaluating sick children, recognizing emergency symptoms, initiating appropriate interventions and mastering primary & secondary assessment techniques. Emphasis was placed on hands-on practice to ensure students gain practical competence in pediatric resuscitation and emergency management.

A total of 104 students participated in the workshop, The program was facilitated by Prof. Sujatha R, HoD; Dr. Sharlet Dsouza, Assoc. Professor and Ms. Sheryl Fernandes, Lecturer, from the Dept. of Child Health Nursing.