Your shopping cart is empty!
American Heart Association · Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Hands-on training for healthcare professionals managing pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. Available as a Full Course or a Renewal — see listings below for current dates and pricing.
Duration
Varies
Cost
Varies
e-Card
Valid 2 years
Next session
Checking schedule…
Audience
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage pediatric emergencies — including physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and critical care personnel. The course teaches life-saving skills in pediatric resuscitation, airway management, and advanced cardiovascular interventions, preparing participants to recognize and respond to life-threatening pediatric conditions in emergency departments, intensive care units, and pre-hospital settings.
Pre-requisites
- Renewal/update students must have a current PALS course completion card
- Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias
- Participants must complete the AHA Pre-Course Self Assessment before class — certificate required for entry
Required
Bring your Pre-Course Self Assessment certificate
You must complete the AHA PALS Pre-Course Self Assessment online before class and bring the certificate. Without it, you will not be able to attend the course.
Take the AHA PALS Pre-Course Self Assessment ↗Course content
Recognition & assessment
- Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
- Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
- Respiratory distress vs. failure
- Compensated vs. hypotensive shock
- Pediatric ECG rhythm interpretation
Pediatric resuscitation skills
- 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
- 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
- Pediatric airway management
- Vascular access
- Weight-based pediatric medications
Algorithms, scenarios & teamwork
- Cardiac, respiratory, and shock case simulations
- Treatment of arrhythmias and electrical therapy
- Post-cardiac arrest management
- Resuscitation team dynamics
Course format
Instructor-led, classroom-based training featuring hands-on practice and video-based learning.
Course details
- Course length · Renewal: 5–6 hours · Full course: ~15 hours
- Cost · See listings below
- Minimum class size · No minimum requirement. We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.
- Enrollment cut-off · Enrollment closes when the class is full. Late enrollments may receive course materials on the day of class.
Your e-Card
Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Provider e-Card, valid for two years. e-Cards are issued within 1–2 business days after course completion.
For EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics
This course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics earn 12.75 advanced Continuing Education Hours for the full course or 7.00 advanced CEHs for the renewal.
Other ways to take this course
Skills only
Already completed Heartcode Part 1?
If you completed AHA Heartcode Part 1 online and need skills verification only, schedule a skills session.
Group or 1-on-1
Need group or private training?
We offer group training at our location or yours, plus 1-on-1 sessions. Request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
For more information, visit our FAQ page.
Upcoming sessions
All available PALS classes are listed below, including both renewal and full course options. Filter by location, course, or day.
Location
Course
Day
Filter classes
Location
Course
Day
No classes match the current filters.
Week of July 27, 2026
Mon
Jul 27
PALS Renewal
This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only. You must present a current card at the start of the class.
Full
Week of August 3, 2026
Thu
Aug 6
PALS Renewal
This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only. You must present a current card at the start of the class.
Open
Week of August 24, 2026
Mon
Aug 24
PALS Renewal
This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only. You must present a current card at the start of the class.
Open
Week of September 21, 2026
Mon
Sep 21
PALS Full Course
The course is for those that have never held a PALS card, or an expired PALS card.
The pace of this course is accelerated and the components of the two-day course are covered in one day. It is important that the book is read prior to class. The instructor reserves the right to require additional class time at a later date if they feel that more time is needed for your satisfactory course completion.
Almost full
Use of American Heart Association 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.