Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course -- PALS
Course Description:
The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
course is based on new science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
and a new teaching methodology. 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.
Course Length: 14 hours approximately
Intended Audience:
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:
Course Description:
The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
course is based on new science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
and a new teaching methodology. 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.
Course Length: 14 hours approximately
Intended Audience:
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:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide
- PALS Student CD
- PALS Pre-course Checklist
- PALS Pocket Reference Card
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide & Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Provider Manual
| PALS $135 |
| PALS Renewal $135 |
| PALS & Healthcare Provider Renewal $160 |
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Course Deposit
Required only if paying on
the day of the course.
Required only if paying on
the day of the course.
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