Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Assess, treat and stabilize critically ill infants and children. Practise pediatric assessment, PALS algorithms, medications and teamwork in realistic scenarios.

AHA life support course

Who it is for
Pediatric and emergency providers
Format
Instructor-led, simulation-based
Duration
2 days
Certification
AHA PALS Provider card, valid 2 years

Course overview

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) prepares healthcare professionals to manage emergencies in infants, children and adolescents. It follows evidence-based algorithms for respiratory distress, shock, arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.

You work through hands-on skills stations and simulated pediatric cases, building a systematic approach to assessment and the confidence to act quickly as part of a team.

What you will practice

  • Systematic pediatric assessmentSpotting respiratory distress and shock
  • Pediatric CPR and airwayBag-mask ventilation and adjuncts
  • PALS algorithmsBradycardia, tachycardia and arrest
  • Pediatric medicationsDosing, indications and safety
  • Vascular accessIntraosseous access practice
  • Team dynamicsRoles, communication and debriefing

Who should attend

  • Pediatricians
  • Pediatric nurses
  • Emergency physicians
  • Paramedics and EMTs
  • Respiratory therapists
  • PICU and NICU teams
  • Critical care transport teams

Requirements

  • A current BLS Provider card
  • Completion of the pre-course self-assessment
  • Familiarity with pediatric rhythms and drug dosing

Certification

On successful completion

AHA PALS Provider course completion card, valid for 2 years. Issued after you pass the skills test and the written exam.

Course FAQs

Send an inquiry with your preferred date. Our team confirms your slot by phone, email or Messenger and sends the pre-course materials.

Yes. PALS requires a current BLS Provider card. If yours has expired, you can take BLS with us first.

Contact our team as early as you can. We will check the next available dates and confirm what is possible for your class.

The AHA PALS Provider course completion card is valid for 2 years.

Book this course

Course feeAvailable on request

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