Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) teaches healthcare providers advanced techniques for managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies in infants and children. The course covers topics such as resuscitation, airway management, management of shock and cardiac arrest, and recognition and treatment of pediatric-specific conditions and emergencies. The goal of PALS is to provide healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively assess and manage critically ill infants and children, and to improve patient outcomes in emergency situations.
PALS Course
- For healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children, personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care.
- Aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in pediatric patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individual skills.
- Includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.
- 5 Hours
PALS Skills Check
- In person skills check after completion of the Heartcode PALS online course (https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-pals)
- Student must bring the Certificate of Completion from the Heartcode PALS online course to the in-person skills check session.
- 1 Hour
**ALL courses are available in two different training methods – blended learning (online course and in-person skills check off) and classroom training. Both course options teach the same AHA science-based skills and result in the same American Heart Association Course Completion Card. Course prices are based on individual rates. Group rates are available. If you have a group, please call for pricing and availability.