PALS Course

The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in paediatric patients.  It is a mandatory training for trainees of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.

Blended Learning

From 2021, the Hong Kong Children's Hospital Simulation Training Centre adopted Blended learning for PALS.  It is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on session. The hands-on session is completed in person with an AHA Instructor.

HeartCode PALS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s PALS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own  pace.

The 2020 [PALS] Guidelines HeartCode uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance, and their self- reported confidence level related to each probing question. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).

PALS Learners

• first study the PALS Provider Manual eBook (https://youtu.be/Vytg80Kt3JI)
• then complete the online portion of HeartCode PALS and subsequently
• complete a one day hands-on skills sessions, team based simulation scenarios and individual assessment with an AHA PALS Instructor held in Simulation Training Centre, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital.

For enquiries, please Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone +852 5741 4308

Paediatric Neurology (PN)

PN Subspecialty Board

List of Membership (Nov 2022 - Oct 2025)

List of Membership (Nov 2019 - Oct 2022)

Application for Accreditation of Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology

1. Subspecialty Application Form
2. Appendix I
3. Appendix II
4. Appendix III
5. Appendix IV

6. Email from Dr John Chan re. the agreement to provide mandatory module in training

Subspecialty of PN Training Programme

Updated Programme - final on 2013 Sep 03

Miscellaneous Forms for PN Training Programme

Summary of training records

Record Sheet

Log sheets (revised)

Clinical cases log sheets (revised)

Interim assessment

Summative Assessment

Letter sample for Trainee attachment

PN Exit Assessment Application Form 2023

Exit Assessment Format and Guidelines 2018

Exit Assessment Guidelines 2016

Announcements

18 July 2024 Call for Application of Exit Assessment (Exit Date : 17 Oct 2024)

26 April 2024 Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) - Invitation for enrolment of Training Programme (commencing from 1st July 2024)

18 July 2023 Call for Application of Exit Assessment (Exit date : 19 Oct 2023)

5 May 2023: Subspecilaty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) - Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 3rd July 2023)

11th August 2022: Call for Application of Exit Assessment (Exit date : 8 Dec 2022)

6th May 2022: Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) - Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2022)

21st July 2021: Call for Application of Exit Assessment 

22nd March 2021: Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2^nd July 2021)

9th April 2020:  Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2 July 2020)

3rd December 2019: Call for Application of Exit Assessment

6th September 2018: Call for Application of Exit Assessment

21st June 2017: Call for Application of Exit Assessment

9th April 2014: Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 1 July 2014)

22nd April 2013:  Appointment of PN Provisional Subspecialty Board

6th March 2013: Reminder - Call for Applications of First Fellows

24th January 2013: Call for Applications of First Fellows

MRCPCH FOP & TAS Examination (Part I), 21 February 2024 (Wednesday)

The MRCPCH FOP & TAS examination will be held on 21 February 2024 (Wednesday).  The application will be opened from 4 Dec to 8 Dec.  Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in HK please apply both online using the RCPCH website ( https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/user ) AND submit paper applications to our College.

 Please study carefully the details of application as outlined in the attached circular.

 Application period

4 Dec to 8 Dec

 Examination Fee

FOP & TAS (both papers)        HK$7,600

FOP only (single paper)           HK$4,700

TAS only (single paper)           HK$4,700

 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.

 Attached please find an Application Form B for your use. 

Options for sitting this exam

1. 1.At your own home or workplace online invigilation (pls refer to online invigilation quick guide attached)

Remarks: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam.

 Remarks:

1.  All theory exams have been moved to computer-based testing since January 2015. Please refer to the RCPCH website for more CBT information: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exams-mrcpch-dch-how-apply

2.  Sample examination questions are available on the RCPCH website for candidates viewing. Candidates sitting for CBT exams are strongly advised to study these sample questions at this link(https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exam-sample-papers).

3.  Candidates can sit the MRCPCH theory exams in any order, and are allowed to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH theory exam.

4.Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to register(preferably 10 working days before the application period opens).  You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account.  You are not able to apply for any exams online until your registrationfor an exam account is accepted.

5.For details of online application procedures, please refer to Guidance Notes for HK candidates attached. 

Thank you for your attendion.

College Secretariat

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Accreditation Committee 

Accreditation of postgraduate training for paediatricians in Hong Kong is under the care of the College Accreditation Committee. Its terms of reference as stipulated in the Memorandum and Article of the College stated that "its functions shall be that of assessing the suitability of the various units for training purpose and to advise the Council on the training in paediatrics and the development of paediatric subspecialties". It thus follows that duty of the Accreditation Committee includes policy advisory role to the College Council and accreditation of training institutions, training programmes, trainers and trainees on behalf of the College. 

Chairman: Dr Winnie Tse

Committee members

Announcements from the committee

Accreditation of Training 

Accreditation Committee Guidelines and Procedures (updated on 5 October 2021)

Document Package for Trainees

• • Flowchart on Training for Trainees
  • Log Sheet for Higher Training in Paediatrics
  • Checklist for Trainees Undergoing Overseas Training & Standard Letters (PDF)
  • Supplementary Document on Accreditation of Overseas Training - 13th January 2015
  • Log Sheet for Elective Training

Document Package for Trainers / Supervisors

• Assessment of Clinical and Professional Competency in Higher Training in Paediatrics
• Checklist on Supervision of Training
• Basic & Higher Training Rotation Schedule Return 
• List of Trainers Return (PDF) (Excel)
• Rotation of Trainees Return (PDF) (Excel)

Application for Retrospective Accreditation of Training in Paediatrics

• Procedures
• Application Form

Application for Training Interruption

• Application Form 

Re-accreditation visits 2017-2018

• Updating Guidelines on Accreditation of Training 2017 aligning with HKAM requirements presented by Prof Godfrey CF Chan
• Re-accreditation visits 2017 by Dr Simon Lam 

Certification for Specialist Registration in Paediatrics (S10)

• CSR/CSQ Guideline