PALS Initial Provider Class 5/14/2024 and 5/15/2024

This classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

This program teaches the knowledge and skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting. This class does NOT teach CPR, ECG rhythm identification or PALS pharmacology.

Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care:

Student Manual:

• PALS Provider Manual

PALS Pre-work:

• Access the AHA student website at www.elearning.heart.org and select the PALS Precourse Self Assessment to complete the pre-course requirement.  Bring the printed assessment scores with you in order to be admitted to class.  The assessment consists of three sections:  ECG rhythm identification, pharmacology and practical application.
• Be prepared to pass the child 1-rescuer CPR and infant 1- and 2-rescuer CPR skills tests.    

Bring to Class:

• PALS Provider Manual
• Precourse assessment scores
• Current CPR card
• Pen or pencil