PALS

Posted on: August 21st, 2011 by Chris

Pediatric Advanced Life Support


PALS REGISTRATION INFO
*Please visit my REGISTRATION PAGE to see upcoming schedlued class information for the American Heart Association (AHA) PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Courses.
*We also provide onsite PALS courses. If you have a group that need to be trained in either a PALS Initial or Update / Recertification course please call (209) 499-2249 or complete the CONTACT FORM for special pricing and scheduling options.

PRE COURSE MATERIALS
All Students MUST complete and submit at the time the time of class a certificate of completion for the AHA PALS Course Pre-Test.
Please click the link below to complete the test. The passcode to access the test is PALSPROVIDER.
AHA PALS Course Pre-Test Link

We want you to learn and be as effictive and efficient as possible with the PALS course. On our DOWNLOAD PAGE we have provided several algorythms, checkoff sheets, skill sheets, case scenarios, and other helpful information to assist you in being prepared for your PALS course. Please take advantage of these downloads.

PALS COURSE INFORMATION
The PALS course is designed to provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children and help improve outcomes.

New edition! 2010 GuidelinesPALS Provider Manual And Course Guide (80-1434)

The PALS course covers:

  • 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
  • effective resuscitation team dynamics

PALS training is intended for professionals who must be credentialed as a requirement for doing their jobs, including:

  • pediatricians
  • emergency room, family, and other physicians
  • physician assistants
  • nurses and nurse practitioners
  • paramedics
  • respiratory therapists
  • other providers required to initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies

Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a PALS Provider Course Completion Card.

Course length is approximately 14 hours. Part 1 (cognitive portion) can be taken in an instructor-led training session or on a self-directed basis as an online eLearning course. Students then practice their skills (Part 2) and are tested (Part 3) with a certified American Heart Association PALS instructor.