Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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About PALS

This course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. The goal of PALS is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Key learning points

Perform CPR to pediatric patients.

Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest and begin CPR within 10 seconds.

Differentiate between respiratory distress and failure, as well as unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias.

Perform early interventions for respiratory distress and failure, and the treatment of shock.

Implement post-cardiac arrest management.

Features

Full classroom course

Blended learning (HeartCode BLS + hands-on skills session)

Additional course materials

Updated with 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC

Choice of in-facility or prehospital tracks

Enhanced learning with eSimulations and videos

Accessible version available for those with impairments

Certification

Upon successful completion:

Earn an AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential, valid for two years.

Prerequisites

A current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (usually through the American Heart Association or a similar recognized organization) is required. This ensures that participants already have essential skills in CPR, AED use, and basic airway management before advancing to PALS.

PALS is designed for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies. Typically, participants are physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in pediatric patient care.

Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the PALS algorithms and clinical scenarios (such as bradycardia, tachycardia, shock, and respiratory failure) prior to the course. Reviewing the PALS Provider Manual is recommended.

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Course Overview

American Heart Association PALS is for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, transport teams, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care providers. The goal for PALS is to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize & intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, & cardiopulmonary arrest.

Key learning outcomes

Basic Life Support skills covered in AHA BLS

Differentiate between respiratory distress & failure

Differentiate between compensated & hypotensive shock

Recognize & provide early interventions to avoid cardiopulmonary arrest

Emergency pediatric pharmacology

Topics in effective team management & communication

learning methods

Hands-On Training: Practice real-life scenarios using individual and team approaches.

Online Learning: Self-paced modules with additional resources and instant feedback.

Flipped-Classroom: Engaging content delivery for active learning.

Textbooks

Online modules

Live Simulation

Patient experience videos.

Interactive lecture

Electronic testing

Audience

The audience for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification typically includes healthcare professionals who are involved in the management and care of critically ill or injured infants and children such as RNs, Physicians, Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Respiratory Therapists, Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Critical Care Transport Teams and Other Allied Health Professionals.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course and earn your AHA PALS credential (valid for two years), you must:

Bring necessary items: PALS textbook, pre-test score, current AHA BLS credential, photo ID.

Watch all required videos.

Participate fully in all stations and discussions.

Pass the written exam (50 MCQs) with at least an 84%.

Complete two mega-code scenarios.

Finish the post-course evaluation.

Important tips

Register Early: Ensure to register at least 30 days in advance to give yourself ample time to prepare and review course materials.

Consider eBook Option: If you're ordering a textbook for the PALS course and there's uncertainty about its delivery time, consider opting for an eBook instead. Delivery of the eBook typically takes 3-5 business days via email, which ensures you can access the material promptly.

Check Zoom Functionality: Make sure Zoom is fully installed and functional on your device before the course. Test it to ensure there are no issues with audio or video.

Use Stable Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable WiFi connection to avoid interruptions during the course. A poor connection can affect your learning experience, especially during practical simulations.

Device Recommendation: A desktop or laptop is strongly recommended for the course to ensure an optimal experience. Mobile devices might not offer the same functionality and ease for interactive sections.

Prepare for Hands-on Practice: If the course includes virtual hands-on practice, ensure you have space available and any necessary materials or equipment ready for use.

Contact Hours

16 nursing contact hours (California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561 and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-24286).

Course Program

Day 1

Zoom session introducing the course objectives.

Pre-course assessment review.

Recognition of Pediatric Emergencies.

Cardiac Arrest Management.

High-Quality CPR: Review of high-quality pediatric BLS skills

Q&A and Group discussions.

Day 2

Hands-on skill stations, focusing on team-based CPR, Airway Management and Ventilation, Recognition and Treatment of Arrhythmias.

PALS Mega code Simulation

Final Q&A and Case Discussion.

PALS skill testing

Certification & Wrap-up

Textbook

eBook: $16.25

Print: $29.00 + Shipping/Handling

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