Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

The intended audience is for pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

Student Materials: PALS Course Guide, Provider Manual, Precourse Assessment, Pocket Reference Card

Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card

If you are a new provider or have a PALS card that HAS expired, you must take the two day, full certification class.

                                                        

If you have a current, NON-EXPIRED, PALS card, you are eligible to take the one day, recertification course.