Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from American Heart Association

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course (PALS)

Course Description:
The American Heart Association Paediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the paediatric 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 paediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Course Content & Module:
1. Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest
2. The systematic approach to pediatric assessment
3. Effective respiratory management
4. Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
5. Intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration
6. Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Features & Benefits:
Designed 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.


Written Exam & Skill Stations:
The candidate is evaluated through a written exam and practical skill set.


Certification:
PALS Course Completion Card and Certificate valid for 2 years.


Course Duration:
16 hours


Intended Audience:
Health care providers such as 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.