Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Resuscitation team concept
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment
• Vascular access
Audience: The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements.
Prerequisites: You must have a current & valid AHA Healthcare Provider Card (Bring to Class)
If you are getting renewed you will only need to attend the one day renewal course. Please click here to select an available renewal day. Current PALS certification is required to qualify for renewal.
Class Preparation: Please print this class preparation letter to find out what you need before attending your class.
Course Length: Two sessions, 16 hours
Contact Hours:
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certification card valid for two years
Materials: PALS 2010 Provider Student Manual
Please note: Fee does not include the cost of the manual.
