American Heart Association PALS Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support emphasizes the importance of Basic Life Support CPR to patient survival, the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions, and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Simulated clinical scenarios encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as a team leader.

Pediatric Cardiac Life Support - PALS Provider

Who should take this course?

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course is for Healthcare Professionals 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 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course completion card for job or other requirements.

Please consult with any employer and/or your accreditation institution that oversees your credentials as to which class is required for your licensure / certification. 

What does this course cover?

Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts:

  • Proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS) 

  • Recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions 

  • Managing cardiac arrest 

  • Effective resuscitation team dynamics

  • PALS algorithms 


PALS Content/Modules:

  • Proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS) 

  • 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use

  • 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR

  • Management of respiratory emergencies

  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy

  • Vascular access

  • Resuscitation team concept

  • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations

  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

E-card issued same day

A 50 question multiple choice test is administered after the completion of class. 
A grade of 84% or better is required before your card can be issued.

Full participation is required, attendance and arriving on time are mandatory to receive a completion card. 

Students will receive an American Heart Association ACLS eCard after successfully completing the test, after all Skills Stations are completed, satisfactory, and full attendance was made. This card is valid for 2 years.

PALS Provider Blended E-Learning Option:

PALS Provider Blended e-Learning uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students PALS knowledge and skills.

After completing the online portion, students attend a structured PALS Blended e-Learning Skills which is a hands-on session with an AHA Instructor.

Prerequisites for Classroom Only:

  • BLS Provider card (you can add this to your appointment)

  • PALS Book (Provider Manual, you can add to your appointment)

  • Pre-course Self-Assessment (instructions in PALS Student Information Page)

 
Prerequisites for Blended e-Learning:

  • BLS Provider card (you can add this to your appointment)

  • Complete online AHA course (You can add to your appt.)

Prerequisites

Ready to take a PALS Provider class?

  • PALS Classroom Courses

    (Initial or Recertification Students)

    Curently Unavailable

  • Renewal of PALS Provider

    ​(Recertification Only)

    Curently Unavailable

  • PALS Provider Blended e-Learning Skills

    (Initial or Recertification Students)

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