Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS) Certification Course

Description

The 2025 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is an advanced, video-based, instructor-led training designed for healthcare providers involved in emergency response for infants and children.

Using a series of simulated pediatric emergencies, this course reinforces: 

    • A systematic approach to pediatric assessment 
    • High-quality basic life support (BLS) skills 
    • PALS treatment algorithms 
    • Effective team dynamics and communication during resuscitation 
    • Post-cardiac arrest care for pediatric patients 

 

Who Should Attend? 

This course is recommended for: 

  • Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Pediatricians 
  • Paramedics and Advanced EMTs 
  • Other healthcare professionals who respond to pediatric emergencies in hospital or pre-hospital settings 

Course Information

  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Format: Instructor-Led, Classroom-Based
  • Certification Validity: 2 Years
  • Provider: American Heart Association (AHA)
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Topics Covered

Key Topics Covered 

  • High-quality Child CPR with AED and Infant CPR 
  • Early recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest and initiation of CPR within 10 seconds 
  • Identification of patients requiring immediate intervention 
  • Team dynamics in pediatric resuscitation 
  • Differentiation and early interventions for: 
      • Respiratory distress vs. respiratory failure 
      • Compensated vs. decompensated (hypotensive) shock 
      • Stable vs. unstable arrhythmias 
  • Clinical signs of hemodynamic instability 
  • Post–cardiac arrest management 

Completion Requirements

Course Completion Requirements 

Participants must: 

  • Score a minimum of 84% on the written exam 
  • Actively participate in and complete all learning stations 
  • Pass two core case simulations (1 cardiac and 1 respiratory/shock) as a team leader, demonstrating both clinical competence and effective team behavior 
  • Successfully complete the 1- and 2-rescuer Child BLS with AED and 1- and 2-rescuer Infant BLS skills tests 

Tuition

Tuition Includes: 

  • Official PALS e-Manual 
  • AHA e-Card and digital certificate 
  • Certification valid for two years