Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses are for healthcare professionals that respond to health-related emergencies including respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. You will work through patient scenarios using simulation equipment to optimize your communication skills and work as an effective team during a pediatric crisis. ​

Prerequisites:

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) (If you are expired email admin@ACLSABCs.com and we can coordinate a BLS class for you with PALS)

2. Completion of pre-course Self-Assessment, which consists of three sections - ECG rhythm interpretation, pharmacology, and practical application (link and study materials provided once payment is received ). A  passing score of 70% or above is required for the pre-course Self-Assessment. You can take the pre-course Self-Assessment as many times as needed to achieve a passing score. 

Course Content: 

• High-quality BLS​

• Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest

• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment (using  ‘initial impression, " the “Evaluate, Identify and Intervene” model)

• Effective airway management and use of adjuncts

• Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion

• Pediatric  pharmacology

• High-performance team skills

• Practical management of complex cases​

Materials: (can be purchased through us; email admin@ACLSABCs.com for pricing & orders.  E-books are available through the Heart & Stroke website and can be viewed for one year).

1. 2020 PALS Provider Manual includes Pocket Cards (print or ebook)

2. 2020 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers 

3. 2020 Pocket  Cards

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