Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course (2 days class)

Description

The 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?

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
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

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 Includes:

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