​​Pakistan Life Support Course - Basic (PLS-B)

​​Save a Life, Save Humanity ​

Developed by CETE, the Pakistan Life Support Course - Basic is the country’s first locally developed, context-specific life support training. It is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the critical skills needed to respond effectively to cardiac, respiratory, and trauma emergencies in Pakistan. 

Why PLS-B?

Pakistan continues to face alarmingly low survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest, trauma, choking, and severe bleeding, both in and out of hospitals. While international life support trainings exist, they are often expensive, logistically difficult to access, and focused on causes like coronary artery disease, which do not fully reflect Pakistan’s broader emergency landscape.

PLS-B was developed to address this critical gap. It prepares healthcare professionals to manage high-burden emergencies such as road traffic injuries, pediatric incidents, drowning, and flood-related trauma. Healthcare professionals are often the first and last line of defense in emergencies. With a focus on timely, effective response, PLS-B empowers providers to deliver lifesaving interventions that are relevant to the healthcare realities in Pakistan.​

Course Components:

• High-Performance CPR (Infant, Child & Adult)
  

• Airway & Breathing Support​

• AED Use
  

• Bleeding Control
  

• Trauma & Traumatic Brain Injuries (Optional)
  

Open to:

Medical & nursing students, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and all healthcare professionals.​

Registration Details:

Please complete your payment before proceeding with registration using one of the following methods:

• Online: https://payonline.aku.edu/ (Tracking ID: 8812)

• In Person: AKU Cash Office, Medical College, Stadium Road Campus, Karachi (Please mention speedtype: PBLP25)​
  

• Departmental Budget Code: For AKU employees only

Step 2: Fill the Registration Form and Upload Proof of Payment/Budget Code Details​

Available Slots (April - June 2026):

Please note that each session is limited to 25 participants. Once a slot reaches capacity, it will be removed from the available options on the google form. Final confirmation emails will be sent to registered candidates a few days before the session.