PALS Courses
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. Through realistic, simulation-based scenarios, you’ll strengthen your clinical decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills while learning to confidently manage pediatric emergencies.
PREREQUISITE:
Before attending this course, participants must:
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Hold a current Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Successfully complete the PALS Pre-course Self-Assessment with a minimum score of 70% (study materials and access are provided after registration).
If your BLS certification has expired, please contact admin@ACLSABCs.com to discuss enrolling in a BLS course.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is recommended for healthcare professionals who provide emergency care for infants and children, including:
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Physicians
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Nurses
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Paramedics
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Respiratory Therapists
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Emergency Department staff
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Critical Care staff
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Other healthcare professionals requiring PALS certification
What You'll Learn
Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills to:
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Apply high-quality BLS in pediatric emergencies
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Recognize and treat infants and children at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest
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Perform systematic pediatric assessments using the Evaluate, Identify, and Intervene approach
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Manage pediatric airways and use airway adjuncts
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Perform defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
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Apply pediatric pharmacology principles
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Communicate and perform effectively within high-performance teams
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Manage complex pediatric emergency scenarios through realistic simulation
PALS Provider
Complete your initial Heart & Stroke Foundation Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through realistic, simulation-based training focused on pediatric emergencies.
Certification Valid for 2 Years | Cost: $300 + GST
Initial PALS Certification
Designed for healthcare professionals and students completing their initial PALS certification, or those renewing a certification that has been expired for more than four months.
Blended Learning
Approximately 14 hours of combined online learning and instructor-led classroom training over two days.
Pre-Course Assessment Requried
Complete the required PALS Pre-course Self-Assessment with a minimum score of 70% before attending the course.
Simulation-Based Pediatric Training
Build confidence in assessing and managing pediatric emergencies through realistic scenarios that strengthen clinical decision-making, communication, and high-performance teamwork.
Course Materials
Participants will require the current Heart & Stroke Foundation PALS learning resources. Printed manuals can be purchased through ACLS ABCs.
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PALS Provider Manual (includes Pocket Cards)
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Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers
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Pocket Cards (sold on their own)
Need to order materials? Email admin@ACLSABCs.com for pricing and ordering information.
PALS Renewal
Renew your Heart & Stroke Foundation Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through instructor-led training focused on pediatric emergency care.
Certification Valid for 2 Years | Cost: $250 + GST
PALS Recertification
Designed for healthcare professionals whose Heart & Stroke PALS Provider certification has been expired for less than four months.
Classroom Learning
Approximately 6 hours of instructor-led classroom training designed to refresh your knowledge and practical skills.
Pre-Course Assessment Required
Complete the required PALS Pre-course Self-Assessment with a minimum score of 70% before attending the course.
Advanced Pediatric Skills Refresher
Refresh your assessment, airway management, pharmacology, and resuscitation skills through realistic pediatric emergency scenarios and high-performance team training.
Private Classes & Group Bookings
Need training for your team? We offer private group courses at your healthcare facility or practice.
To schedule a session, email admin@ACLSABCs.com. Group rates apply.