The American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based onscience evidence from the 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare providerin 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.

This PALS course is based almost completely in simulated clinical scenarios that require active, hands-on participation throughout the day. Participants will participate in simulated cases using a human patient simulator to practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. This course is taught in accordance with the guidelines determined by the American Heart Association (AHA). Prerequisites:Current BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification, Ability to identify cardiac rhythms, a basic understanding of the medications used to treat pulseless arrest, bradycardia & tachycardia. In order to participate in this course, you must present your card as proof of current status.

Course Length - Approximately 16 hours over the course of 2 days

Intended Audience: This course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may be required to manage apediatric emergency.

Student Materials: PALS Provider Manual Requirements:Completion of all rotations of the courseSuccessful performance of 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for the child and infant victimMinimum of 84% on the written examSuccessful performance as a team leader in the Mega Code station

YOU MUST COME TO CLASS WITH A TEXTBOOK AND A COMPLETED PRINTED PRETEST

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials; do not represent income to the Association.