Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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. This American Heart Association (AHA) certified course provides life-saving skills in pediatric resuscitation, airway management, and advanced cardiovascular interventions. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to life-threatening pediatric conditions, ensuring improved patient outcomes. Whether you work in an emergency department, intensive care unit, or pre-hospital setting, this course meets certification requirements for PALS provider status.

Prerequisites

• Participants in the renewal/update class MUST have a current PALS course completion card.
• Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias.
• Participants must take the Pre-Course Self Assessment. The certificate is required to gain entry into the course.

Course Content

• 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
• 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
• Cardiac, respiratory, and shock case discussions and simulations
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Resuscitation team concept
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment
• Vascular access

Course Format

• Instructor-led, classroom-based training
• Hands-on practice with video-based learning

Course Details

• Course Length: Renewal Course: 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.
• Classroom-based with instructor and video guidance.

Certification

Upon completing this course, students receive an American Heart Association PALS e-Card via email. e-Cards are valid for two years. e-Cards are issued 1-2 business days after course completion.

CAPCE Credit

For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics: This continuing education activity is approved by the AHA, accredited by CAPCE, for 12.75 advanced CEHs for the full course and 7.00 advanced CEHs for the renewal course.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.